Hi-fi watering holes

Inspired by classic Japanese kissas, retro and vinyl-inspired listening bars are shaping a new culture in drinking, snacking and grooving across Canada     “Listen, closely.” That simple sentence, painted on an exterior wall of Amber , a…

Victoria’s hot bar summer

Recent moves and openings have created one of the best six-block drinking neighbourhoods in Canada. Come to Victoria, and join us on the top bar crawl of summer 2026.     Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary: They all have their bar…

Toronto Cocktail Festival returns October 18-25, 2026

Tickets go on sale August 1 for the October event The Toronto Cocktail Festival is back for its second annual edition from October 18-25, inviting cocktail enthusiasts to celebrate the creativity, craftsmanship, and hospitality of Toronto’s vibrant…

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The cherry on top

The cherry on top

These garnishes add a grace note to cocktails—and make an excellent gift, too Garnishes can be beautiful, ...
Holy smokes! Peated Island whisky named best in Canada

Holy smokes! Peated Island whisky named best in Canada

Macaloney’s Island Distillery takes top honours at 15th annual Canadian Whisky Awards A peated whisky from ...
The happiest of times

The happiest of times

Afternoon, brunch, late night— why it seems like every hour is happy hour It’s happy hour somewhere? These days, ...
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At the top of World Class

Now a four-time global winner, Canada prepares to host the big event As Canadians, we don’t like to boast, but ...

A tasteful journey with Nikka Whisky

Savouring nine decades of history I spent 25 years in the hospitality business and during this time, I had the ...

Insights from inside

A very personal look at what it takes to open a successful bar Opening a bar in Toronto, where every corner of ...

Ontario summer distillery guide

Taste these Canadian-distilled spirits and explore distilleries around the province this summer John Sleeman ...
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