There's a new(ish) cafe in town, sitting amongst the Starbucks and sports bars that line Bloor near Runnymede. With some seriously delicious fresh-baked pastries, an appetizing range of salads and sandwich options and, the mother of all clinchers, a liquor license, this spot is sure to be a go-to patio hang out for the hot and sticky summer.

Check out my review of Baka Gallery Cafe in the Cafes section.

This familiar sounding pub on Eglinton West draws locals for after work pints and traditional fare like burgers, Shepherd's Pie and fish and chips. In the area recently during the lunch hour, my friend and I decide to give its lunch-time service a spin.

Read my review of The Abbot on Eglinton in the restaurants section.

A collective of antique, design and found object purveyors have opened a shop near Queen and Dovercourt that stocks an eclectic mix of gadgets and gizmos, handmade jewelry and beautiful housewares.

Check out my profile of Thank You in the design section.

This ain't your average yoga studio. Run by ex-CFL player Andre Talbot and his partner and fellow instructor Catalina Moraga, this studio not only provides a variety of yoga classes, but also offers personal strength training, kettle bell, meditation and individual yoga practice. Deep in the heart of Leslieville, this zen space is the ideal place to stretch and let yourself go.

Read my review of Spirit Loft in the fitness section.

This popular Riverdale coffee shop has opened a second location on the rapidly changing stretch of King Street between Sherbourne and Parliament. With the new Toronto Sun building bringing in mid-day traffic and lots of condos in the vicinity, the place is already bustling.

Read more in my review of Rooster Coffee House (King East) in the cafes section.

This two-year old training studio on Dupont near Spadina is known for the severity of its workouts. With a TRX Suspension system and Kettleballs, the gym is similar in appearance to a CrossFit facility, but the the philosophy here favours exercise regimens that are more tailored to an individuals needs and fitness goals. I dropped by recently to test my mettle.

Find out how I did in my review of Blast Athletic in the fitness section.