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At Keefer Bar, you don’t need to believe in traditional Chinese medicine to feel the Qi coursing through this dark, moody haunt seemingly sprung from the dystopian set of Blade Runner. At Keefer bar, the back bar is illuminated by sinewy anatomical illustrations in glowing LED lightboxes. The apothecary-themed menu, labeled as a list of

Grey Tiger Where: 1190 Bloor St. W., west of Dufferin Hours: Wednesday and Thursday 11 a.m. to midnight; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Vibe: Casual Room for dancing: No Can you order food: Yes Of Note: They are a cafe by day and serve snacks and

The Bootlegger L’Authentique is a New Orleans cocktail bar specializing in Whiskey, Absinthe and Live Music. The establishment on boulevard St-Laurent is also a “Live Venue”, hosting several varied shows during the week. Our calendar features whiskey tastings, comedy shows, Blues shows, Jazz, Hip-Hop, funk, Swing shows, conference evenings and much more. The Bootlegger and

Where: 220 King St. W., west of University Hours: 4:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. Tuesday to Wednesday; 4:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursday to Saturday; closed Monday. Vibe: Casual, after work, loud Room for dancing: No Can you order food: Yes Of Note: Great tacos and even better tequila.   220 KING STREET WEST 416-628-9838

BAR NONE This nightlife pillar has proudly served Yaletown and Vancouver for almost 30 years. Located in a converted warehouse highlighted by exposed wood beams and brick, Bar None offers the ideal setting and vibe for a memorable night with the city?s most sought after DJs. The venue has hosted legendary live performances including Prince,

391 King W, Toronto, Ontario M5V 1K1 647-352-7476   36 Craft Beers on Tap with Rotating Selections plus 2 Rotating Cask Selection 100 Beers in Bottle/Can (Limited Qty & Standards)

304 Richmond W, Toronto, Ontario 416-551-9221 Thoroughbred Food and Drink offers life’s simple pleasures. As a contemporary Canadian restaurant, we celebrate the diversity of our country and honour the flavours of our youth. It’s about reconnecting with old friends and meeting new ones. We’ll see you soon Toronto.

924 College, Toronto, Ontario M6H 1A4 416-792-4497 Emmet Ray is somewhat of a mythical character. Some claim he did not exist, some know he did. Jazz aficionados may be aware of this little known gypsy jazz guitarist of the 1930s and 40s. And Woody Allen’s 1999 film “Sweet and Lowdown,” aimed to shed some light

909 Dundas Street West, Toronto, Ontario M6J 1V9 647-748-0909 Like Midfield to the far west, Archive is decidedly a wine bar dishing tasty bites, not a restaurant. It’s a favourite of oenophiles and industry folk, and brothers Josh and Joel Corea pour all of Archive’s wines by the glass. Both 3- and 5-ounce portions are