Bars

Parkdale strip hit with Ossington-style restaurant ban (but Grand Electric’s expansion is safe)

Introducing: Mr. Pong’s Bar, a new Little Portugal watering hole from the people behind Cold Tea

Introducing: Triple A Bar, a new Texas-style barbecue joint and saloon on Adelaide

Best of Fall 2012: Charles Khabouth expands his fashionable club empire with King West’s Storys

Introducing: Nikai, the Momofuku complex’s new bar and lounge

Hooters embarks on a bold new business strategy: appealing to women

Introducing: Tallboys Craft Beer House, a new Bloorcourt den for beer geeks

The Month That Was: The Toronto restaurants and bars that opened and closed in August

Introducing: Sauce on the Danforth, a new east end bar with classic cocktails and 17 craft beers on tap

Introducing: Rakia Bar, a shiny new Queen East spot devoted to a traditional Balkan drink

Introducing: Museum Tavern, a classic American brasserie right across from the ROM

Five things we learned about Charles Khabouth from the Toronto Star’s profile

Introducing: Handlebar, The Avro’s new big sister bar in Kensington Market

Introducing: Pacific Junction Hotel, a bright new island-themed bar from the owners of Betty’s

Introducing: Riverside Public House, a new Queen East bar with Dustin Gallagher in the kitchen