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Little Italy, as it is known, on College Street from Bathurst westward, is brimming with cool and sophisticated
bars and restaurants. Although the area is probably more accurately described as Little Portugal, it is
an area full of European and mediterrean flair. The area also houses a great deal of students, due to its convenient
proximity to the University of Toronto and the Annex.
College Street West is full of restaurants and bars to check out. Everything can be found here: cafes, lounges, bars,
clubs, trattorias, pool halls...the list goes on. Suffice it to say, a evening can usually be safely occupied by a
jaunt down College St. However, it can get very busy, and without heading to the strip early or making reservations,
you might find yourself unable to get in to the hottest of the hot places.
Unfortunately, wine and spirits are given prominence on College St. It is much easier to find
interesting wine on the strip than beer. Most of the haunts along College will feature a token micro or two, such as
Creemore, Amsterdam or Steam Whistle, but there are few, if any, true beer bars on the strip. However, it can be a
fun time regardless.
Kensington Market is worth grouping with Little Italy, as it is right next door, on the other side of Bathurst,
until Spadina, south of College St. Kensington Market is one of Toronto's most famous neighbourhoods, with a rich
ethnical history. Over the years Eastern European Jews, Hungarians, Portuguese, Chinese and Vietnamese have called
Kensington Market home. This has given Kensington a unique atmosphere, one unlike anywhere else in Toronto.
Kensington really does not possess an entertainment district, but there are a number of nice restaurants,
bars and cafes throughout the streets. Probably the best location for beer is a recent addition to the Market,
one that furthers Kensington's cultural diversity. La Palette, a new French bistro has recently opened on Augusta,
owned by a couple of individuals ex of Le Select Bistro on Queen St. La Palette is an excellent bistro, with probably
the best selection of beer in the area, Little Italy included. Definitely worth checking out.
Where can I find a good brew?
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