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Whether you’re in need of the ultimate white pizza, limited edition jeans, heartfelt bankruptcy counselling, butt-beautifying undies or a celeb-soaked patio, Toronto Life has you covered. Welcome to our deeply researched, highly discerning guide to all things excellent in 2009 By Denise Balkissoon, Sasha Chapman, Jason McBride, Courtney Shea, Olivia Stren and Stéphanie Verge

Best Sunglasses

Four of the season’s shapeliest shades

Best of Service

Raccoon removal, cheap iPod repairs, massage therapist, and more

Best Patios

The sunniest outdoor seating for every occasion

Best Shopping

Where to get the best vintage, denim, barbecues and more

Best Bargain Strategies

The most tempting bargains in Toronto

Sexiest Undies

The best way to show off your hidden assets, starting from $15

Best in Beauty

Fake tan, nail salon, beard trim and blow out

Best Pizza

The tastiest pizzas from four thin-crust specialists

Best of Food & Drink

Taco, beer, baguette, chocolate and more

Best Coffee

Wake-me-ups that don’t sacrifice taste for super-strength

Best Time Wasters

Dance spots, roller rinks, beaches and more

Pizza and bra by Christopher Stevenson; pawnbrokers by Vanessa Heins; Illustrations by James Braithwaite

Originally published August 2009

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