Summerlicious
Summerlicious is back and it’s better than ever. (We say that every year, but it’s true.) Over 150 of the city’s best restaurants have come up with three-course prix fixe menus to introduce diners new and old to their culinary concoctions. Running from July 6th through 22nd, make a reservation for lunch or dinner and dine in style. (Reservations are now open for various restaurants.)
Restaurantacular
Over 30 vendors are a part of Restaurantacular, a one-day street fest showcasing the culinary prowess of restaurants and the like in the Mount Pleasant Village area. On June 26th from noon til 9pm, walk the Yonge Street stretch between Davisville and Eglinton to sample food for $2, $4, or $6 per item while getting to know the neighbourhood and shop-keeps.
Just Opened: 3030 Dundas West
The address and name are the same at this new Junction bar/restaurant. 3030 Dundas West opened recently, bringing live music, great drinks, and some delicious grub to the Westend. (Bonus, they have a weekend brunch service.) With a state-of-the-art sound system and live stage, this new joint is perfect for grabbing a bite and spending the night discovering a new band.
Pride
The annual GLBT celebration launches today, bringing with it a ‘fabulous’ week of parties, shows, attractions and more, all leading up to next weekend’s blowout bashes and, of course, Pride Parade. From divas, to drag queens, to dancing, and all forms of entertainment, the Church Street strip is alive with rainbow colours for this feel-good festival.
Drakeland
Every summer the Drake Hotel brings in a new wave of decor, ambiance, cocktails and grub for their summer styling, and this year is bound to be one of the biggest hits yet. Drakeland officially launches today, featuring an amusement park direction replete with roller coaster in the lobby, lemonade stand, amusement park-type food and drinks, and sights of all kinds. (1150 Queen Street West.)
7th Annual SMUT Soiree
On June 25th at Evergreen Brick Works (550 Bayview Avenue), the 7th Annual SMUT Soiree presented by Lainey Gossip and The Society will dazzle and delight. The famed guru behind LaineyGossip.com is bringing all the scoops from Hollywood to this socialite-studded event. Dish for a good cause while mixing and mingling and getting all the low-down gossip.
Photo courtesy 3030 Dundas West