Cold Tea
There’s no signage on the street indicating that the derelict Kensington Market mall might house one of the coolest bars in town. Instead, walk past the closed bric-a-brac dealers and look for the red light that shines above an industrial-looking door. Inside, you’ll find a hip space, made even better by its excellent (usually esoteric) soundtrack and one of the best secret patios in Toronto. Small plates by Juanmoto are superb: The nosh is a hybrid of South American, North American, and Asian favors, which translates to teriyaki wings, wasabi-piqued steak tartare garnished with octopus, and silken tofu guacamole, all of which goes down easy with a local beer on tap.
There’s no signage on the street indicating that the derelict Kensington Market mall might house one of the coolest bars in town. Instead, walk past the closed bric-a-brac dealers and look for the red light that shines above an industrial-looking door. Inside, you’ll find a hip space, made even better by its excellent (usually esoteric) soundtrack and one of the best secret patios in Toronto. Small plates by Juanmoto are superb: The nosh is a hybrid of South American, North American, and Asian favors, which translates to teriyaki wings, wasabi-piqued steak tartare garnished with octopus, and silken tofu guacamole, all of which goes down easy with a local beer on tap.
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