Guu-reat Japanese tapas at Church hotspot

This brand new restaurant is noisy and uncomfortable and, were it not for the food, the phenomenon that is Guu would puzzle me. The cuisine is izakaya – that is, Japanese tapas, and nothing on the menu is priced higher than $9.80.

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Three hot new trends to salute spring in T.O.

Be on the lookout for utilitarian or military looks in anything from safari jackets to cargo pants. The 1940s have also had a renaissance: think of the bold shoulder pads and matched suits worn by Lauren Bacall in the movies.

With three stores in Toronto, Franco Mirabelli continues to distinguish himself as one of Canada's top designers.

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Best places to party on St. Paddy's Day in T.O.

With a fourteen hour day ahead of you, you're going to need more than a little luck to get through this. Here are three places that will make this St. Patrick's Day one you'll have trouble remembering tomorrow.

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Sham-rock your guests with these party foods

So you're going to throw a St. Pat's party. You have the Guinness (in the can as they travel and pour the best) and you have the Bushmills Whiskey. Now, what are you going to serve for food?

Patrick McMurray is a world champion oyster shucker and owns one of T.O.'s top oyster houses.

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Ice Ice Baby at Queen West hipster hotspot

If you've ever felt the desire to experience the culture of Iceland, but are more into taking baby steps, the Drake Hotel is your logical destination from March 17 to 20.

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'Over asking' the new Toronto market norm

At every appraisal, I show the potential seller what other homes in their area have recently sold for. What I find staggering is that roughly eight out of 10 homes I use as comparisons have sold for more than the original asking price.

For more than 20 years, Elli Davis has ranked as one of Toronto's top real estate agents.

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Revamp your wardrobe at Yorkville dressmaker

As You Like It impresses me every time I go. The owner, Julia, greets you with a smile and detail-oriented eyes. The goal – transforming your clothes into pieces that look like they were made custom for you.

Wendy Woods is a personal style coach with THE REFINERY and an expert in finding fashions to express your unique personal style.

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The Source: Run for Public Office on Queen

If the phrase "lightly or never worn" seems sketchy to you, there's a phrase that should take your mind off it: "60 per cent off retail." That's how much you can get off once worn Betsey Johnson clothing at Public Office.

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Bite into brisket at popular Queen Street resto

I visited Nota Bene restaurant recently to try what some foodie friends have advised is the "best brisket sandwich in the city." I am typically a skeptic about such comfort food claims but knowing the skills of chef David Lee I went with an open mind.

Dr. Josh Josephson is a member and former president of the International Wine and Food Society, Toronto chapter.

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