It's back. Sort of. And residents didn't have too much time to mourn. After picking up and moving north following a five-year go in Leslieville, this coffee shop is back in a new space on Dundas East. And it's pretty much just how you remember it (but with more flowers).

Read my profile of Red Rock (Logan) in the cafes section.

Toronto is blessed with many things, consensus on transit planning and a wealth of quality pizza delivery options are not among them. But there is hope — at least in the latter category. Recently opened in Mimico, this delivery-focused restaurant bridges the gap between super thin-crusted Neapolitan offerings and the dough-bombs that many parlours pawn off as pizza.

Read my review of FBI Pizza in the restaurants section.

This sushi joint has taken up residence in the space that formerly housed both Sushi Haru and Asa Sushi. Subjected to the sophisticated series of tests that I conduct whenever I visit an AYCE joint, I'm pleased to report that the latest incarnation of the restaurant passed with good marks.

Read my review of Sashimi Island in the restaurants section.

Go ahead and try to find a negative review of this Esplanade salon. I dare you. Uh, well, maybe not actually. But it's clear in any case that the positive reviews far outweigh the negative, and I'm pretty sure it has a lot to do with owner John Taccone. Him and the quiet seclusion, that is.

Read my profile of Navigate Space in the fashion stores section.

Although this menswear designer's clothes can be found at a few stores like Nomad and Lost and Found, there's always the option to drop by Markus Uran's studio and showroom space on Harbord Street for those who want to get an inside look at a larger sample of his work and where he dyes and sews his garments.

Read my profile of Metsa Studio in the fashion stores section.

Known for its baby grand and exceptional selection of gluten-free, this classic tavern has been revamped and now includes an espresso bar. While perhaps an unconventional place to indulge in a macchiato and croissant, this spot offers all the room to spread out and relax with a bit of historic tavern charm. Just don't mind the 5:30 p.m. rush.

Read my profile of Monarch Espresso Bar in the cafes section.