360 Cities – World Panoramic Photography

While researching a trip to Bogota, Colombia, I stumbled upon this wonderful site with beautiful, high-quality panoramic photography of hundreds of cities. Advanced software allows you to scan up, down, all around famous sites. – Heather

All the Best Fine Foods and Catering

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Bob Lamont, the catering director at All the Best Fine Foods, can plan any gathering, from an intimate dinner for 4 at home to a pool-side party for 100! Give him a call next time you’re looking for delicious food and excellent service. – Christie

Alternative Grounds

Coffee beans available at Alternative Grounds

Roasters and Sellers of Alternative Trade Coffees since 1995. Available at their store at 333 Roncesvalles Avenue and at the YWCA Boutique in the mall next to the Sobeys at Yonge & St. Clair. Try the Organic Java Jive. – Christie

Bisogno Espresso Bar

Bisogno's owner Von Flores and his son Dante in front of their espresso maker.

Bisogno's owner Von Flores and his son Dante in front of their espresso maker.

Great coffee and the unexpected feeling of walking into someone’s family room await you at Bisogno in the Sherbourne & King neighbourhood.  If you’re in need (the store’s name in Italian) of a fantastic cup of espresso, look no further. -Christie

Bulldog Coffee

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“Please don’t bother asking, just bring me an Americano” Christie told me early on. I understood as she and I make up the coffee lovers portion of In Good Order.

My days trekking to Ryerson’s Interior Design school introduced me to this Toronto’s boutique coffee shop tucked in a side-street off of Church.

Owner/barista Stuart Ross takes his coffee very seriously. I had my first art coffee here and I was hooked. The flavour doesn’t compare to a franchise coffee, it’s more complex, smooth, heavenly! Try the “Bulldog” or a Bavarian Chocolate Latte. – Heather

Crema Coffee Company

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Who knew that this would one day exist in the Junction? For the coffee purists out there, you are my people, and I urge you to make the trip. Double/Double is not the language spoken in these parts, in fact I don’t think they even serve drip coffee. – Christie

Debu Saha’s on Mount Pleasant

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Debu Saha, Toronto’s finest Indian chef, has reopened his eponymous restaurant at 552 Mount Pleasant at Belsize. His travelling has only made his food better! – Christie

Ezra’s Pound

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My new favourite place to sit and enjoy a cup of coffee or a French press shared with a friend is this cute spot on Dupont Street. In the summertime, look for their lovely, leafy backyard patio down the lane next door. A second location now on Dundas Street West at Trinity-Bellwoods Park. – Christie

Green Zebra – Chicago

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Next time you’re in Chicago and looking for the best vegetarian dinner ever? Please try the Green Zebra. Even my non-vegetarian friends love the food at this place! – Christie

Il Gelatiere Artiginale

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Looking for the best cone or cup of gelato in the city? Go directly to 647 Mount Pleasant, on the north-east corner of Hillsdale and you won’t be disappointed. The spicy chocolate is my favourite! – Christie