What’s Galentine’s Day, you may ask?
The answer comes in the words of Leslie Knope: “Oh, it’s only the best day of the year.”
While February 14 might be the day to celebrate romantic love, February 13 is the day to dedicate to your girl gang. Your squad. Your ladies.
And what better way to celebrate girl power than with fine food, great drinks and a high-vibe atmosphere? Round up your crew and head to one of these spots to ring in G-Day.
Pray Tell
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Plants, cocktails, sliders and girl power. What more could you possibly need? Pray Tell will be hosting a Galentine’s Day party featuring bites by Burger Pawty and sips gilded with Salty Paloma. Yum. Grab your girls and get your tickets!
Address: 838 College Street
Phone: 647-340-7729
Miss Thing’s
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We can’t all afford to escape to the tropics in the middle of February, but that’s what Miss Thing’s is here for. Round up your ladies and spend the evening pretending you’re in hot Hawaii, feasting on vibrant dishes and enjoying summery cocktails.
Address: 1279 Queen Street West
Phone: 416-516-8677
Rosalinda
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A couple of members of your crew on the vegan-train? No fear! Everyone will enjoy the mouthwatering bites at Rosalinda. Fresh kombucha, creative cocktails and tacos so good you won’t miss the meat make for an ideal dinner spot. Most of the plates are made for sharing… including the churros, served with warm chocolate banana caramel.
Address: 133 Richmond Street West
Phone: 416-907-0650
Café CanCan
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From French Onion Soup to Steak Au Poivre, the menu at this schmancy spot is full of indulgences. Share oysters, sip champagne and when anyone asks what you’re celebrating, boldly tell them “ourselves!”
Address: 89 Harbord Street
Phone: 647-341-3100
See also
- Tim Hortons just released an adorable Valentine's Day menu
- These are the Toronto treats to give your sweetheart on Valentine's Day this year
- This bar is serving adult-versions of your favourite childhood foods
Piano Piano
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No, this isn’t where fancy kids get to take music lessons. Yes, this is where your fancy pants and your dearest pals get to dine. Alongside snacks, starters and mains, a great shareable option at this spot is the pizza. Get a pie for the table, sip your drinks and enjoy.
Address: 88 Harbord Street
Phone: 416-929-7788
La Palma
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Whipped ricotta with roasted pears, pizza, pasta, albacore tuna, Miami-style ribs, rapini and sunchoke… there’s a good chance you’re not going to be able to decide what to order. But when you arrive with your ladies, you don’t have to choose. Order a selection and share between a group to get a taste of (almost) everything.
Address: 849 Dundas Street West
Phone: 416-368-4567
Her Majesty’s Pleasure
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Manis and mixed drinks? The perfect girls’ day combination. Book yourselves into Her Majesty’s Pleasure to enjoy bright cocktails and a pampering for your fingertips. All the better to type your witty Instagram captions with… which you’ll need, after such a pic-worthy experience.
Address: 556 King Street West
Phone: 416-546-4991
Wish
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Easily one of the most Instagrammable spots in the city, Wish’s brunch menu gets a lot of attention. But their dinner options are delectable too. Visit this tucked away resto to enjoy a burger served with fries that are decorated with doilies, and take a cute pic or two while you’re in.
Address: 3 Charles Street East
Phone: 416-935-0240
Smith
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If you’re looking for a hygge spot to celebrate your friendship with the girls, this is the place to be. Cheeses, meats and fries are perfect to share and after you split an app, you can tuck into trout, Cornish hen, duck or gnocchi. All while savouring golden lighting and a cozy atmosphere, ideal in mid-February weather.
Address: 533 Church Street
Phone: 416-926-2501
BATL Axe
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Recent break-up? Got some rage bubbling? Honestly, we get that. And there are healthy ways to let it all out. One of them being… Axe throwing with your favourite women. Get your girl gang together and tap into your inner femme fatale. A few beers and some hefty chucks of an axe will have you feeling much, much better.
Address: 33 Villiers Street; 153 Bridgeland Avenue, Unit 15 – Yorkdale Mall; Opening Soon: 30 Weston Road – Stockyards
Phone: 1-844-228-5550
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