31 Mercer Street, formerly home to Rockwood Nightclub, has been revamped by club veteran Tommy King, who's turned it into a massive underwater-themed space that leans heavily on his travels to Ibiza for design inspiration. Will the King West crowd be interested in taking the plunge?

Read my review of Cove Thirtyone in the bars section.

Situated in the Beaches (or the Beach, if you will), this pub (now under new ownership) has morphed from a garden-variety watering hole to a compelling destination for beer aficionados and vegetarians alike.

Read my review of Castro's Lounge in the restaurants section.

This recent addition to the western edge of Koreatown might not be much to look at it, but that hardly matters when you consider the quality of the food, the portion sizes, and the wallet-friendly prices. Yup, there's another contender in the best cheap Mexican eats category.

Read my review of La Burrita in the restaurants section.

Investing in the neighbourhood surrounding Gerrard and Jones, this team of restaurateurs has laid down roots with a trio of eateries. The intersection now boasts an informal spot for Italian, a fast casual burger outpost, and, this year old Scottish pub.

Read my profile of McGugan's in the restaurant section.

This premium off-price retailer opened up at Vaughan Mills last week as a spin-off of Canada's leading high-end department store. Catering to the frugal fashionista, it's a lot like Winners and Marshalls...but with a slightly more impressive list of designer brands.

Read my profile of hr2 Toronto in the fashion section.

This two week old cafe/restaurant just east of Yonge on Queen boasts well executed meal options for a quick breakfast, lunch or dinner. Prepared meals and various grab and go offerings are healthy, relatively cheap and delicious. And while the seating is limited, there are plans to expand enough to accomodate a small lunch crowd.

Read my review of The Pink Grapefruit in the restaurants section.