What's good in Toronto?

Here we are, in one of the world's great cosmopolitan cities. We're mixing and mingling with the well over 5 million people in the GTA in a glass and stone playground stocked with all sorts of incredible sights and sounds. The only trouble can be finding what's good on any particular night. I've been there. Hell, I am there rather frequently. Luckily enough, I've been blessed to make some great friends here with a huge variety of interests and their fingers on the pulse of this town. It's an exciting time to be here. Toronto is booming. There's great density building in the core, we're becoming a global financial force, and every day people from all over the world are coming to rest here, and bringing their experiences and cultures with them. We're one of the world's most livable cities, and one of the most diverse. Sure, our mayor is a douche, but with a little elbow grease, we can make the most of his reign, and do a little living while we still can.

I'm on a mission to explore as much of this city as I can, and share the best of it with you. Food, drink, music, art, theatre, film, festivals, people, events, sights, sports and even some escapes from the city - I'll dabble in it all, and distill it down to the good stuff.

Eventually there will be a slide show, and maybe an events calendar.

Some essential urban survival knowledge I'll be chasing:

Mission: Wings

The debate rages. Who makes the best wings in Toronto? Well, that's a matter of personal taste, so to speak. My criteria? Above average size, heat & flavour in the sauce, good service, and cheap, frosty pints. A good wing joint is an art, not a science, and trust me, I'll be going with my gut.

Caesars

For the uninitiated (read: foreigners), the Caesar is one of those things that sounds terrible on paper, but is a big glass of awesome in real life. It's the ultimate hangover cure, and if my first months in Toronto are any indication, that's something I'll be needing. Om nom nom!!!

Bands

Toronto is jam packed with great music of all sorts, and is a big stop on any band's tour calendar. I'm spending time and effort to check out up & coming local bands and shows that'll be a blast to see and hear. I also keep an eye on the concert calendar for the big venues, and I'll post up shows that excite me. No, there will be no mention of Ke$ha in this blog. Ever. Besides that one. Srsly.

Brunch

Whether it's a big ol' $5 platter of heart attack from a greasy spoon, or a pricey platter of smoked salmon eggs benny, weekend mornings/afternoons aren't complete without it.

I'm always on the lookout for tips... so let me know about your favourite places. We may not like the same things, but odds are, if you're awesome, we probably do.