The short workweek brings with it a host of new restaurants and bars – 13 in fact - which means there’s still cause to celebrate like it’s the long weekend.

Here’s the very latest:

OPEN

Halo Brewery
247 Wallace Ave.

The brewery has been selling out of bottles and growlers. Pro tip: Head to their taproom during regular hours to get in on their four brews. Day Star, a 6.1% tart saison with apricot and lemon, is ideal for this hot weather.

Her Father’s Cider Bar + Kitchen
119 Harbord St.

Check out the city’s new cider bar at the grand opening event of Ontario Craft Cider Week kicking off tomorrow.

Le Baratin  
1600 Dundas St. W.

A French bistro serving brunch seven days a week? Mais oui.

My Drunk Uncle's Pub
300 College St.

This watering hole at College and Spadina comes complete with a $10 menu.

Nord Bistro 
406 Dupont St.

Cantine’s team - Joe Bersani and long-time sommelier and manager, Bart Pocock - along with sous chef Kevin Mooney, are adding some of their favourite dishes to the menu while "elevating the Cantine classics."

Noorden Food Bar
2110 Yonge St.

The modern food bar serves Dutch-inspired small plates alongside craft beer, wine, and boatloads of gin.

Rashers
182 Ossington Ave.

The second location of the bacon sandwich lover’s restaurant opened for lunch as of yesterday, and if all goes well, expand to full time hours.

Recess
60 Sudbury St.

Grand opening of the 24-hour diner (brought to you by the same team of the other 24-hour diner, Old School) happens today until Saturday.  

Seven Lives Paleteria  
72 Kensington Ave.

Hot tip: Mexican-style ice cream can now be yours in Kensington Market.

Teara Lab  
181 College St.

The fast casual Japanese fusion destination opens tomorrow.

Tende Café 
393 Jane St.

Baby Point’s newest café brings with it Tibetan and Indian fare.

AAA -Triple A Bar
598 Gerrard St. E.

The Central Texas-style BBQ chain has replaced their Italian venture, Mr. Ciao.

The Tiffin Box
678 College St.

Indian take-out just got easier for those in Little Italy.

NEWS

After lengthy renovations, Blowfish on King West reopens tonight.

Mary Macleod’s Shortbread celebrates 35 years.  

Events:

Tonight go southwest at iYellow Wine Club’s Ontario’s Southwest City Fare 2016 (99 Sudbury Ave.) where you can meet and mingle with top culinary, wine, beer, and other beverage vendors from Ontario’s Southwest.

Tomorrow night head out for Mariposa Cruises’ annual Mardi Gras Dinner Cruise. The three-hour event included a NOLA inspired buffet (the make-your-own jambalaya station is included), fun photo booth, festive costume contest, on board bar, and New Orleans-style music to set the mood, all with Toronto's iconic dramatic skyline as backdrop.

CraveTO is at The Burroughs on Friday night. The pop-up event will be showcasing tastes of Toronto street fare and craft drinks to the soundtrack of local DJs. Food Vendors include Chimney Stax Baking Co., Heirloom, Holy Cannoli, Kaboom Chicken, Moliceiro, Oyster Boy, Porchetta, and Soi Thai.

Friday, May 27 to Saturday June 4th Ontario Craft Cider Week takes over the city.

This Saturday, get your fill of great eats at Scarborough Food Truck Festival 2016.

On Tuesday May 31, celebrate the 5th Annual Andean Flavours and discover the foods and flavours of Latin America.

ICYMI

The 3 greatest cheeses ever created? You’ll have to read Afrim's column to find out. 

In the month’s column, Adam Pesce illustrates why sustainable coffee makes all the difference. 

Take a peek inside Moliceiro, the new Portuguese restaurant with more than just churrasco chicken and potatoes.