Best of Summer Articles

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Best of Summer: Fruit Looped

Spice Route stirs up a sangria with an orchard of vitamins and a gentle buzz
Published: August 2008

Best of Summer: The Weekender: August 1–4

Don’t have a cottage to visit this long weekend? No worries. Here are a dozen ways to have fun in the city
Published: August 2008

Best of Summer: Be My Guest

A friend comes to town and wants to eat quintessential Toronto cuisine. Where to go? What to do? Tips from a professional eater
Published: July 2008

Best of Summer: Concealed Weapons

Toronto’s hottest musical export is also its cagiest. A peek behind the Crystal Castles hype
Published: July 2008

Best of Summer: Destination Parks for Kids

Summertime isn’t just about patios and beaches. For parents, it means finding new ways to occupy the kids. Here are six free parks worth the trek across town
Published: July 2008

Best of Summer: Get Fresh

Farmers’ markets are popping up faster than dandelions on a pesticide-free lawn. Here’s our flavour freak’s guide to the best local food
Published: July 2008

Best of Summer: Gourmet Iced Tea

Iced tea is a summer staple, but with so many tea boutiques in Toronto, the choices can be overwhelming. How to find, make and serve the perfect variation for any summer event
Published: July 2008

Best of Summer: Reinventing the Wheels

Lose the spandex and the reflective cycling jacket—the next generation of city bikes is built for commuters, not couriers
Published: July 2008

Best of Summer: The Weekender: July 25–27

Book readings, wine tastings and fashion shows. This week’s events roundup is all about high culture and high style
Published: July 2008

Best of Summer: Toronto’s Best Parks

The top urban oases for jogging, people watching, taking a lunch break and escaping the city
Published: July 2008

Best of Summer: Toronto’s Top Pools

Too busy for the cottage? AC-deprived? Beat the heat this summer and escape with (or from) the kids at one of the city’s best public or private pools
Published: July 2008

Best of Summer: Aroma Therapy

Just say no to bad chardonnay. Here, cheap, fragrant whites to kick-start the patio season
Published: June 2008

Best of Summer: Eat, Drink and Be Scary

The boys of summer are a boorish bunch
Published: June 2008

Best of Summer: Join the Flutter Nuts

Butterflies rule the gardens of the Humber Bay Habitat
Published: June 2008

Best of Summer: Meat and Greet

Toronto’s annual Ribfest is more than just a carnivorous celebration of its delicious namesake—it’s a Canada Day park party for kids of all ages
Published: June 2008