© 2009 Dead Sexy Magazine. All Rights Reserved.
WRITTEN BY TOM J.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY SERGEI YAHCHYBEKOV
MOVE TO THE WATER
Summer means many things. For many it means heading to the water. Toronto's much maligned, yet loved and fought over waterfront is finally making gradual baby steps towards change. Now that two lakeside parks have recently debuted along with a duo of wavy, designer bridges (a 3rd set to open later this summer).
Dead Sexy just loves water in any form (even if you can't swim in it here) and we want to enjoy it as much as we can, so come with us to Toronto's Harbourfront for some much needed summer refreshment.
(Tip: It’s always a few degrees cooler here).
[left] Rees Street Wavedeck, [right] East Pier
EAT
OK We admit it: food is certainly not this hood's strong point with the waterfront strip sadly dominated by national chain fast food and coffee however there are a few worthy spots to chill, nosh and gossip.
LUSSO
A stylish summer patio boasts a great menu of cocktails and delicious bites including designer burgers, salads, pastas and the best vantage point of the lakefront.
IL FORNELLO
A delicious menu of wood fired pizzas are the highlight at the waterfront outpost of this Toronto mini-chain.
WATERMARK
An upstart Irish pub with a great view of the waterfront promenade. Best for cool beer and pub food on their big patio.
[left] Sangria at Lusso, [right & far right] Il Fornello
SEE
This area is endowed with a summer full of music, arts and culture festivals that are based primarily at the HARBOURFRONT CENTRE. Rotating and often challenging modern art is always on display in the imposing POWER PLANT and contemporary dance can be viewed at the recently renovated FLECK DANCE THEATRE.
For a breather from the crowds, there is a trio of brand new parks along Queens Quay with the highlight being the MUSIC GARDEN, which is a well-manicured and green refuge from the weekend crowds and also offers free outdoor music performances thru the summer.
Also close by are the long closed CANADA MALTING SILOS, which offers curious and intrepid viewers a glimpse of the Harbourfront's past. Talks are ongoing to make this historical reminder a museum or cultural centre.
[left] Power Plant, [right & far right] Music Garden & Canada Malting Silos
HARBOURFRONT
LIST
Harbourfront Centre
The Power Plant
Il Fornello
Lusso
207 Queens Quay West
416-861-1028
Watermark
Toronto Music Garden
