Daniel Lynn and Tracey Coutts have taken over the space formerly occupied by the Liberty Bistro with an eye towards a higher end dining experience. Lynn, formerly of Zucca and Splendido, has crafted a menu that's likely to be a hit for business lunches and area folk in the mood for a refined meal.

Read my profile of 25 Liberty in the restaurants section.

Taking up the space formerly occupied by Libra Lounge, this King West pub takes its craft beer and drink menu very seriously. The food, however, could use a bit of work.

Find out more in my review of Bar Hop in the restaurants section.

The latest opening by Rob Barton (of Nyood fame) boasts a sushi fusion menu paired with fun cocktails - a combination that toes the line between Japanese restaurant and after-work-drinks hot spot. You'll find familiar dishes such as gyoza, sushi rolls, and deep fried ice cream, but rendered with an inventive touch.

Read my review of Kanji Sushi in the restaurants section.

With the closure of Molly Bloom's, U of T students found themselves temporarily short a student-friendly venue on College Street. Sweeping into the fill that gap is a familiar face in the form of this Green Room / Red Room / Pour Boy clone. Will its cheap eats and drinks draw a crowd?

Read my review of Pour Girl in the restaurants section.

The newest in Chef Claudio Aprile's growing lineup of popular Toronto restaurants faces off against the area's ghosts of failed ventures past and a neighborhood that is still trying to define itself. With a tapas-style menu and the same marriage of innovative cuisine and stylish decor that's elevated his other restaurants, it's got a fighting chance.

Read my review of Origin Liberty in the restaurants section.

Taking over the space formerly inhabited by The Social and run by, among others, the team behind Parts and Labour, this new pub serves up beer and traditional British fare such as cottage pie, fish 'n' chips, and sticky toffee pudding.

Read my review of Dog & Bear in the restaurant section.