Notable Now Toronto: July 12, 2013

Just Opened: Bero
Chef Matt Kantor has some new digs, and these ones are bringing some amazing eats to the already burgeoning Leslieville scene. Continuing the wave of Spanish-inspired restaurants in the city, Bero’s cuisine is refined and fancy while still maintaining an approachable ethos. Find it at 889 Queen Street East.

Just Opened: Playa Cabana Hacienda
The third instalment of the Playa Cabana enterprise opens today at 14 Dupont Street. Only steps away from the first location (at 111 Dupont Street), Hacienda is a bit more eclectic in decor than its predecessors, but will be slinging similar cool cocktails and serving up similar Mexican cuisine we’ve come to love from the restaurateurs that can do no wrong.

Just Opened: EFS
King West’s hottest new patio wants to sell you something… everything, actually. EFS (Everything’s For Sale) just opened up at 647 King Street West, bringing another cabana style spot for summertime chilling. From the same peeps as Bloke & 4th, EFS has cheap drinks on the daily, some killer digs, and droves of King West’s beautiful people.

Just Opened: Das Gasthaus
We’ve finally some new and unique cuisines starting to pop up around the city. Case in point: the newly opened Das Gasthaus at 107 Danforth Avenue. Serving up contemporary German cuisine (think: German cured meats, sausages, schnitzel and the like), Das Gasthaus gets props for bringing something new and exciting to a city often quick to stay on-trend instead of off.

Muzik Bier Garden
At Muzik Nightclub (15 Saskatchewan Road, Exhibition Place) you’ll now find one of the hottest scenes of the summer, and that’s not just because it’s outside. Muzik Bier Garden launched recently, bringing an outdoor natural stone patio with hand-crafted wood tables, menus featuring a variety of beer selections, and food pairings to satisfy any palate. 

Just Opened: Cibo Wine Bar
We’ve a grand new wine bar on King West from Liberty Entertainment Group, and it might very well be your new favourite hotspot. Cibo Wine Bar replaces the space left in the wake of the ill-fated Alimento (522 King Street West), and is bringing an Italian social dining experience to the club-heavy King West area.

Photo courtesy Muzik