Centrally-located but tucked away just south of Yonge and King on Colborne Street, there’s the boutique Cosmopolitan Hotel. Inside just past the lobby where Eight Wine Bar used to be which is now the upscale Wildfire Steakhouse & Wine Bar with renovations making it a warm and inviting urban chic space. The venue offers options for corporate lunches, dinners, after-work drinks and intimate events.
Queen West’s Filipino fusion restaurant, Lamesa Filipino Kitchen, recently made renovations to their space including a Tiki-style bar. I was lucky to be part of a group that was invited to sample their new menu including brunch, dinner and late-night menu items as well as cocktails from their new bartender.