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LOCAL PICKThe Dirty Laundry
Creative cocktails and Tex-Mex-inspired food at a Queen West neighbourhood bar. Check the venue’s official site for current menus and hours.
LOCAL PICKSt. Lawrence Market
St. Lawrence Market brings together food vendors and prepared-food counters in Toronto's Old Town. Check the official market site for current hours, vendor details, and Farmers' Market schedules before you go.
LOCAL PICKFearless Meat
A tiny 1960s-style Kingston Road diner serving burgers, Montreal smoked meat, ribs, and generous portions at fair prices — with a community-minded owner and a no-questions-asked meal policy.
LOCAL PICKPAI Northern Thai Kitchen
Massaman curry that'll ruin you for every other curry forever. Tiny restaurant, huge flavours — they fly in ingredients from Chiang Mai. The green papaya salad alone is worth the wait.
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Through Dec 20Toronto Biennial of Art 2026: Free Exhibitions & Complete Guide
Art Museum at the University of Toronto
Admission varies by venue and programThrough Dec 20Toronto Biennial of Art — Julien Creuzet Digital Exhibition at Sankofa Square
Sankofa Square
Free admission
Through Dec 8TMU Free Store Pop-Up — Free Items for Students
Toronto Metropolitan University — Victoria Building, 4th floor, room VIC-403
Free donated items for students; up to two items per visit while supplies last
Through Dec 30The Ritz-Carlton Curated Holiday Market
EPOCH Patio, The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto
Free admission; food, beverages, retail items and select experiences cost extraYour seasonal city guide
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From the Blog
Local guides, city stories and ideas for your next Toronto day.
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