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Global connection

Still kicking • The doors of live music venues are wide open. Stephane Dubord reports on the city’s hot spots

MAPPING THE FUTURE • Four issues at the forefront of a pivotal election

Rebuilding trust in the OPS

Sprawl and the city

Business owners need more from council

Investing in a net-zero future

Where to Eat Now • THE CITY’S TOP 10 NEW RESTAURANTS

Le Poisson Bleu • 610 Somerset St. W.

Giulia • 350 Elgin St.

Aiana Restaurant Collective • 50 O’Connor St.

Brassica • 309 Richmond Rd.

Parlour • 1319 Wellington St. W.

Paper Tiger Noodle Bar • 1091 Bank St.

Saigon • 85 Clarence St.

Arlo • 340 Somerset St. W.

Harmon’s • 283 Elgin St.

Cantina Gia • 749 Bank St.

Great Ideas in Food • The pandemic made business owners and consumers adapt — and it led to some solid innovation. From discarded produce to ghost kitchens, we look at forward-thinking ventures in the local food scene

WASTE WARRIORS

GREAT GROCERS

BREAKING THE MOULD

Renew, Refresh, Rebuild • INSIDE FOUR STUNNING RENOVATIONS

Bright basement • Distinct and welcoming spaces are key to this Just Basements renovation

Ensuite dreams • An impressive bathroom renovation by MAG Interior Design turned cramped quarters into a relaxing oasis

Bigger is better • Converting a bedroom to an office gave budding designer Lisa Balerna a unique creative challenge

A modern retreat • Yards Unlimited crafted an urban sanctuary perfect for entertaining and winding down

PLUSH PLACE

City Bites Insider

Raising Spirits • Bartenders have resumed their positions. As people cozy up to the counter again, Yvonne Langen talks with The Moonroom’s Quinn Taylor about creating great cocktails — and safe spaces

Wheels in motion