Sax and the city
The Huntsman (890 College, 416 901 9919, @TheHuntsmanTO), co-owned by Nic Savage (Red Light) and managed by by Aja Sax (formerly of the County General and the Emerson) is now serving Canadian eats and Sax’s kick-ass signature cocktails.
Taste Ontario tipples at the ROM
Sip over 80 wines from 30 local wineries at Taste Ontario, hosted by Vintages next Thursday, October 10, at the Royal Ontario Museum. $65. Tickets and more info online at vintages.com/tasteontario.
Hello to Hudson Kitchen
Chef Robbie Hojilla’s anticipated restaurant, Hudson Kitchen (800 Dundas West, 416-644-8839, hudsonkitchen.com), is finally open, as is its bar. Enjoy signature cocktails like the Silver Margarita ($12) and Earth To Grapefruit ($13).
Crazy Uncle cocktails
Craving a cocktail but laziness got the best of you? Consider Crazy Uncle’s one-pour concoctions crafted with the help of Frankie Solarik of Barchef. Spiced Cola Bitters & Mint Julep (1,000 ml/$18.95, LCBO 327965) seems seasonally appropriate.