You know you're set when you're loved by Susur Lee. Two Ossington noodle destinations, The Golden Turtle and Pho Tien Thanh offer superior meals and get patronized by the famous chef.
It's basil time! The plant is booming and it's the perfect time to pick up some green and purple leaves from Ted Thorpes 10,000 plants. The basil is available at farmers markets like Riverdale, Brickworks, and Dufferin Grove, which I'm definitely heading to tomorrow for a pesto fix.
Some tasty wines from around the world: Rodney Strong 2006 Chardonnay, Cathedral Cellar 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Bouchard Finlayson 2007 Sauvignon Blanc, Altos Las Hormigas 2006 Malbec, and Fielding 2007 Pinot Gris.