Rustic buy thoughtful Japanese snacks make up the menu at the ever-charming Sakai Bar. Pore over the loooong sake menu before pouring out a cup or two.

Great vibes and even better food are always on deck at Imanishi Japanese Kitchen. We can't get enough of their cloudy Niida Shinzenshu Nigori sake. If only it were on tap!

Eating well in Toronto is pretty much par for the course these days thanks to a slew of slick new restaurants like Bernhardt's. Settle into one of the plush booths and enjoy a procession of delicious small plates and excellent wine.

We never have anything bad to say about wood-fired pizza, but the pistachio & lardo pie at Giulietta is truly a standout. Don't miss the fried olives.