Deep, blue and ocean-like on the horizon, Lake Ontario defines Toronto. It makes winters bearable, summers buoyant and viticulture possible. As a port of trade, it has made the city attractive to prosperity seekers from places like Russia, Poland and China. Naturally, food traditions came along, which resulted in one of Canada’s richest culinary scenes. A thriving craft brewery, distillery and wine industry, too, makes Toronto a year-round wine-and-dine destination.
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Trust tour guide Dick Snyder, founder of Drink Toronto, to show you the city’s hippest, booziest boîtes, or bars. A former food and drinks writer, Snyder has studied the sips that deserve your Canadian dollars. Archive, a hole-in-the-wall wine bar typically populated by industry types, offers funky, artisan and local wines. It also serves a flavorful steak tartare,…
