Between the French café atmosphere and the uncluttered backbar, a first-time caller would be hard pressed to guess that this casually chic space is home to one of the most impressive cocktail programs in Toronto. With a battery of high-tech kitchen tools, four cocktail taps and an in-house ice program, the bar crystallizes complex flavours and farm-fresh ingredients (think Périgord truffles and Chioggia beets) into deceptively simple-looking drinks that deliver astounding flavour and texture. Enjoy traditional croques monsieurs from sister restaurant Pompette, a charming back patio and live jazz on Sunday nights. It’s all served up with warm hospitality and Gallic joie de vivre.

Drink: A DRY MARTINI WITH DILL PICKLE DISTILLATE AND CRUNCHY CORNICHONS.