The best sneaker shops in Toronto isn't an easy list to compile in a city whose shopping epicentres seem to be growing and shifting at a rapid pace. Over the last few years, the city has witnessed a surge in menswear stores for the fashion-conscious gentleman, and as such, collector items (much more common in the men's fashion oeuvre) are becoming a hot commodity. In the lexicon of cult-like apparel and accessories, sneakers, above almost all other items of collectable clothing, reigns supreme.

The best slice of cake in Toronto is reason enough to celebrate whether sweetening an afternoon solo or adding a little icing to the end of a date. There are plenty of bakeries, cafes and patisseries all across the city that offer whole cakes to take home but where can you go when all you want is a single slice of cake to eat on the spot?

The best lobster roll in Toronto is at the luxe end of the fast food scale and typically comes in at a fraction of the cost of a lobster dinner. The proliferation of this iconic East coast treat can be credited to rich harvests in recent years that have translated into wider availability and lower costs for one of Canada's most prized (and sustainable) seafood stocks.

The best tacos in Toronto are easy to take for granted. Tacos are cheap, delicious and seemingly everywhere these days — although many will remember this was not always the case. Once an underrepresented genre, Mexican and So-Cal street food has only recently caught on in Toronto. My own first taco experience was almost certainly out of an Old El Paso box or perhaps at a Chi Chi's. Anyone else remember that abomination?

Fortunately, an influx of new taquerias have bettered Toronto's taco landscape forever, and connoisseurs of mouthwatering carnitas, al pastors and lengua have much to enjoy.

The best comedy clubs in Toronto are were Yuk Yuk's, Second City, and Absolute Comedy. For years, that statement rang true, but not anymore. In recent years, comedy producers have been popping up all over the place, leveraging the infrastructure of small to mid-size venues and doing everything from handing out flyers to negotiating food and drink specials to build their brand. The result is that comedians and comedy-goers in Toronto are now exquisitely spoiled when it comes to the immense selection at their fingertips.

Here's the list of the best comedy clubs in Toronto.

The best tasting menus in Toronto are offered at restaurants eager to please diners and/or to experiment on an adventurous and trusting audience. For diners it's a decision-free way to eat that relinquishes control to the kitchen allowing for surprises and delights along the way.

While this list only includes permanent establishments, there are plenty of ongoing tasting menu series as well; notably The Group of 7 Chefs monthly dinners, a weekly vegetarian tasting menu dubbed The Green Glas Affair at Glas Wine Bar and family-style BBQ platters served Sunday nights at Barque Smokehouse. There's also a new east-side dinner series from an outfit called The East End Dinner Club.