91Drake Hotel

When I grow up, I wannabe cool. Until then I settle for the occasional foray to Toronto's epicentre of cool, the Drake Hotel, where skinny 30-somethings in lots of black perennially pack the dark downstairs bar and the rooftop bar in warm weather. On a good day, eating in the dining room helps you get past the bar gatekeepers. The Drake distinguishes itself from other resto/bars by actually serving credible bistro food -- with good strong flavours: Burgers, some sushi, steak frites, ribs, mac 'n' cheese, brisket.