Best In the City Contest
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Featured Favers are people with special urban wisdom to share. They walk to the beat of the city, and when they get home, they spread the word about what’s shakin’ on the scene. Whether urban influencers hot on the trail of cool, local celebs, passionate metro explorers, or your friendly neighbourhood gurus, these folks have the 411 on everything from date spots to diners to dance lessons, and they love to share what they know.

ChefTobenKochman
ChefTobenKochman

Toben Kochman, executive chef and founder of Toben Food by Design Catering, has the right recipe for fresh and fabulous faves.

QuagmireGolf
QuagmireGolf

Bobby Pasternak and Geoff Tait, co-founders of Quagmire Golf clothing, share faves for the 19th hole and beyond.

PaulaBrancati
PaulaBrancati

Degrassi: The Next Generation star Paula Brancati loves to dress up and kick back in Downtown Toronto.

DesignerCher
DesignerCher

Cheryl Torreneuva, HGTV host and designer, reveals eco-friendly furnishings that will make your house guests green with envy.

scottgee
scottgee

From Ajax to Yonge-Dundas Square, scottgee’s flavourful faves make the commute across the GTA.

jwong4
jwong4

Hankering for hakka in the GTA? jwong4 shares East-Asian foodie faves.

SproutRight
SproutRight

Founder of nutrition service SproutRight, Lianne Phillipson-Webb spills the beans on how expecting and young families can stay healthy in the city.

Directorpaul
Directorpaul

Vietnamese-Canadian filmmaker, community activist, and Jane-finch.com founder Paul Nguyen dishes on his fabulous faves from the Finch.

StreetEatsJoy
StreetEatsJoy

Street Eats television host Joy Olimpo treks Toronto to indulge her appetites, from multicultural munchies to zebra-pattern pumps

SimplySusanne
SimplySusanne

Internationally renowned classical violinist Susanne Hou shares how she unwinds in her fave city in the world!

QueenofGreen
QueenofGreen

Laurie Simmonds, creator of the Green Living Show and CEO of Green Living Enterprises shares her Tdot eco picks.

DSJackson
DSJackson

Founder of the world’s largest youth-run enviro org, Simon Jackson shows us how he kicks back and stays connected, fave style.

RobGrand
RobGrand

Organic food and local adventure – discover the green good life with Grassroots founder Rob Grand.

Alen
Alen

Get fit, get fed and get out on the town with host of Comedy Network’s Keys to the VIP, Alen Bubich

cupcakegirl
cupcakegirl

Fave ways to have your cake and eat it too, even on a budget.

SteamWhistleGreg
SteamWhistleGreg

Greg Taylor, co-founder of T.O.’s fave brewery, shares his picks for staying fit, feeling good, and loving life in the city.

JohhnyC
JohhnyC

Suit up with JohhnyC and grab some food and drinks with the guys.

igotoyorku
igotoyorku

North T.O. faves for all occassions.

Venetiab
Venetiab

Enjoy the good life, simply, with Venetiab.

Lesa
Lesa

Fashion magazine Beauty Editor and new mom Lesa Hannah shares her fave indulgences from pastries to pedis.

Pipesdreams
Pipesdreams

High tea, Pac-Man, and ice cream: Pipesdreams shares her secret sweetspots in T.O.

Skimo
Skimo

Grab your partner off the couch and follow Skimo’s faves to fall in love with the city (and each other) all over again.

Carmela
Carmela

Hang with Carmela between classes for cheap drinks, cool threads, and city chow.

DreaDre
DreaDre

From patties to patios, faves with style and soul.

elizzio
elizzio

Let elizzio lead your stomach and kitchen to international indulgences.

raygirl60
raygirl60

Add sizzle to your summer with raygirl60’s faves, from urban green spaces to breakfast for two.

Howie
Howie

From shoe shines to spiffy specs, Howie points out authentic hotspots for the urban male.

Luella
Luella

Trendy treats for your stomach, and your closet.

Vips
Vips

Get Vips' tips on simple city pleasures.

Paulus
Paulus

Bringing you 50+ Tdot gems worth mining.

Miniwheats
Miniwheats

A-list G-rated eats, entertainment and excursions for the t(w)een in you.

nadiner
nadiner

From raw milk brie sandwiches to poached eggs a la convenience store, Nadiner whips up faves with all the right ingredients.

DavisvilleMom
DavisvilleMom

From kick-ass espresso and killer pizza to kids' gear and ice cream cones this parenting profesh shares her faves.

YummyMummyErica
YummyMummyErica

Erica Ehm shares her Tdot best from fam-friendly restos to sexy workout joints.

Danila
Danila

Faves to satisfy your cross-cultural craves - from onion rings to sambar.

Slacks
Slacks

Comic books to acoustic rooms, late night eats to daytime brews, Slacks has your back.

nmonk2007
nmonk2007

Your guide to local shortcuts and gastronomic delights.

takeaboo
takeaboo

Takeaboo faves the north-end niche, from fashion to food, self-care to housewares.

TheSociety
TheSociety

Ashleigh Dempster and Amanda Blakley fave some stylish stops on the downtown circuit.

forlk7370
forlk7370

From vegan hair products to DIY style, check out forlk7370’s eye-catching faves.

JessiCruickshank
JessiCruickshank

MTV’s Jessi C. shares her local loves, from fave cocktail to top vintage shop.

DanLevy
DanLevy

From pancakes to patios, MTV co-host and Toronto native Dan Levy shares his stand-by faves.

AnnaCyzon
AnnaCyzon

Chill, browse and have a snack with MTV’s Anna Cyzon.

AliyaJasmine
AliyaJasmine

From puppies to perogies, this MTV host knows her faves.

Adrienne
Adrienne

From delicious diversions to stylish stop-offs Adrienne will inspire you to part-time adventuring.

TalZ
TalZ

Laugh, scream, and eat locally with comedian and actor Tal Zimerman.

Vanessa
Vanessa

Bring your passport and prepare your buds for a world tour with Vanessa

glenfarrelly
glenfarrelly

Tour Backbone magazine blogger Glen Farrelly’s fave buildings both beautiful and bizarre, with quick bites to eat along the way

VouLiSiouS
VouLiSiouS

Eat, drink and be mingly, Vouli-style

Leicentious
Leicentious

From cloud gardens to craft beers, this Cabbagetown cognoscente will have you saving her faves in no time.

KatieBoland
KatieBoland

Leo-nominated actress and Tdot native Katie Boland.

katie
katie

Kid-friendly faves and little luxuries for parents on the go

TaraSlone
TaraSlone

Tara Slone - Toronto lady rocker via Halifax and Montreal.

Monsterfactory
Monsterfactory

Creative forces behind Toronto’s Monster Factory – Rhya Tamasauskas, Adam Dunn and Bliss Man.

ambermac
ambermac

Blogger and CityTV new media reporter, Amber Mac.

SavvyMom
SavvyMom

Minnow and Sarah of SavvyMom share the city’s best for urban fams.

babomogo
babomogo

From bread crusts to shortbread crumbs, babomogo divulges detailed delights.

dbarclay
dbarclay

Style stops and lunch spots for dapper dudes.

theitbookgirl
theitbookgirl

Beauty and style blogger Vanessa Grant faves all things “it”.

cafeTaste
cafeTaste

Parkdale’s pairing master and barrista extraordinaire, Jeremy Day

Bunch
Bunch

Bunch Family – creators of inspired events for urban families.

chris
chris

Green Enterprise Toronto Network Director, Chris Lowry, shares his local faves.

mattblackett
mattblackett

Spacing magazine Publisher Matthew Blackett faves the urban landscape.

TheVerve
TheVerve

Late-night snacks, live jazz lounges, and tattoos - follow TheVerve for unforgettable weekender faves.

DestaOstapyk
DestaOstapyk

Toronto interior designer and Design Stylist for HGTV’s My Parents’ House - Desta Ostapyk.

plorry
plorry

This urban herbivore faves a tried and true path for the downtown veggie.

Gillian
Gillian

Hidden Lounge private dining caterer Gillian Young makes her local picks public - from seafood to soul food.

markian
markian

Get connected to the hippest wifi spots with 2 Magazine gadget columnist and freelance web developer Mark Moyes.

Ashleigh
Ashleigh

Ashleigh – student budget best meets sophisticated scoop.

dreajs
dreajs

Let dreajs fulfill your West-end wishes.

greenopolis
greenopolis

Founder of the local green living blog greenopolis.ca - Katherine Magee.

smelchiori
smelchiori

toronto.com Restaurants Editor Sabrina shares her scrumptious city faves.

anardulli
anardulli

Toronto.com Hotels & Shopping Editor Antonella Nardulli shares her faves for urban chic and discerning palates.

bswitzer
bswitzer

Bromley Switzer is Toronto to the core.

phil
phil

Phil’s name-dropping faves will have you singing your heart out in no time.

nicolekagan
nicolekagan

Grab a bite with Nicole Kagan and follow her thread to fashionable and fabulous faves.

kerri
kerri

From cocktails to hangover food and everything in between, kerri shows how to enjoy all things delectable.

smcleod
smcleod

Hit the town with toronto.com bars & clubs editor, smcleod

nicole
nicole

From dark store fronts to horror magazines, Nicole’s faves will have you screaming for more!