Beer

• Left Field Brewery Unpretentious, well-run brewery.
• Bellwoods Brewery Strong IPAs for park hangs.
• Bevi Birra Really, really good focaccia sandwiches.
• Sweaty Betty’s A classic dive bar.

Shops

• Bikes on Wheels A solid bike shop and former client—where I bought my Feather.
• Knowhere Comics A passionate comic book shop. Ask for recommendations!
• Type Books Small bookstore with a well-curated selection, great window displays, and local events.

Friends

• Vicky makes things Ceramicist and best pal.

Museums

• Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) A small, well-curated modern art museum just off the West End Railpath.

Outside

• Hanlan’s Point Beach A clothing-optional beach on the Toronto Islands—an escape from city life.
• High Park Toronto’s largest public park, great for hiking and cherry blossoms.
• Trinity Bellwoods Park A lively city park, great for hanging out and dog-watching.
• Leslie Spit A chill bike ride or run to the lighthouse.