Truly cultured barflies drink at Mother, where fermentation-focused drinks nourish the microbiome as they thrill the palate. The ambitious cocktail menu, parented by 2022 World Class Canada Bartender of the Year Massimo Zitti, bubbles up unusual ingredients, from bee pollen to black garlic. Although the high-concept, perfectly executed drinks steal the show, Mother also fires up some of the city’s best cocktail-adjacent food, including must-try garlic-and-Parmesan fries with truffle-and-dill aïoli or house-made sourdough with miso butter. Chiaroscuro-inspired décor and a minimalist backbar create polished, modern vibes.