I love to grab a snack or a drink from starbucks and sit outside on the benches in the village. There are always interesting people-watching candidates strolling by, and in the summer there's often someone playing the guitar nearby. The benches on Lonsdale in particular are prime real estate.

I just had my first falafel from Tov Li yesterday and I actually can't stop thinking about it. Best falafel in the city and get it with the cabbage salad-y topping.

it is absolutely incredible! thin slices of seared beef are on top of sushi filled with sweet potato tempura, asparagus, and scallions. I was very happy with this creation.

the scallops and shrimp are giant and very flavourful...two skewers with three types of dipping sauces make for a really great appetizer.

I love their grilled vegetables, and they have an awesome honey mustard spread. The paninis also come with a side salad - the little box the combo comes in is also pretty snazzy.

They have fantastic ingredients and the chicken isn't dry. The large will definitely keep you full for the afternoon, a rare feat when it comes to salads. The balsamic dressing is amazing, and I'm sure the others are good too.

Aside from the amazing treatment, you're always greeted with a warm smile and delicious biscotti.

The beltline trail near Eglinton Ave West is the best place to let my puppy run and explore. Forget cars and traffic lights, this mini forest makes you forget you're even in the heart of the city.

Fresh lettuce and vegetables are neatly bundled together in a soft rice paper shell - delicious! They are a perfect appetizer for a pad thai, and their dipping sauce is super sweet. Get the chicken, there are some spices in there that will tantalize your tastebuds.

My mouth waters just picturing one of their old school waitresses placing a colossal tower of amazingness in front of me (get the large). The dressing is a delicious vinaigrette and the feta just seems to taste better at United. Be prepared to wait in line, and don't count on a quiet meal here. It's a loud and bustling place.

Nestled between upscale stores in a small Yorkville lane, this boutique is the absolute best place to find the trendiest clothes, handbags, clutches, and shoes. It's very difficult to walk away empty handed!

I've tried my share of burritos in this city but nothing tops the entire presentation of the chicken and shrimp burrito at Utopia. Aside from the land-and-sea combo, you get sauteed onions, salsa, a garlicky dill mayo (which isn't my style but I've heard good things), beans, rice, cheeses, and a great pile of mixed greens. The service is often a bit slow but just know there's light at the end of the tunnel!

The home fries are crispy and salty, and the toast is always buttered to perfection. If I'm feeling like an omelette I go for the mushroom, and the yogurt with granola, fruit, and honey is a perfect answer for those sweeter Sundays. The people there are friendly...I've never tried it but you could probably go in your pj's and still feel right at home.

It's simply the best! In the summer, I like to walk around the cute neighbourhood while I devour my gelato (often by the time I get back to the starting point I'm ready for another scoop of the chocolate chip gelato....my favourite flavour!)

The store is small enough to make you feel like you're having an intimate shopping experience but just large enough to hold all the hottest labels. The jewelry at the front is also pretty funky.

Two words describe this pad thai: saucy and hearty. The noodles are delicately smothered in a great reddish, sweet and tangy pad thai sauce. Get the traditional with chicken and shrimp...even the tofu oozes with goodness.