Tag Archives: must visit places in Cabbagetown

Every once in a while I am afforded a free evening, and when this happens I am always eager to sample an amazing Toronto restaurant.  My recent eating adventures led me to The Pear Tree Restaurant in Cabbagetown and a lovely meal with a couple vegetarian friends. The Pear Tree is one of those hidden gems that is a hot spot for locals, generating a loyal following of diners, yet remaining fairly unheard of outside the neighbourhood. Hidden in a quiet stretch of Parliament Street, The Pear Tree is easily passed by, but definitely worth a visit. A Taste of the World The Pear Tree offers …

Today’s hidden gem comes in the form of Winchester Kitchen and Bar, a second-floor hideaway in historic Cabbagetown. We’ve heard of the site before; it was reopened just last March to little fanfare other than neighbourhood rumblings. The other night we were invited out to check out the space, try the food, and sip some of their signature cocktails. Might we just say: delightful. Winchester Kitchen and Bar has a beautiful history. Its previous incarnation is said to have been one of Al Capone’s haunts when he was in town, and the small stage anchoring the intimate room was once …