The Darwin exhibit begins with a (literal) bang: a pair of crusty golden tortoises, staring into space whilst engaging in the most natural activity of all. The slack-jawed male looks determined, pumping a stolid thrust every few seconds against his bored girlfriend, who's half-heartedly trying to climb out of the enclosure. The scaly couple ignore the many amateur filmmakers documenting their X-rated embrace on cell-phone cameras. The reptiles are dignified and unselfconscious: many a Hollywood starlet could take notes.

Hannah's Kitchen is Yonge & Eglinton's cheery beacon of lunchtime goodness. The narrow shop is dominated by a gleaming counter loaded with sandwich fixings, a colourful swath of chunky salads, two great daily soups, and hot, fresh, comfort lunches.

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Sidecar is the newest addition to the Little Italy strip, having just opened in the spot formerly occupied by that weird Versace bar. Inside, the place looks like the product of a Gordon Ramsay restaurant makeover: warm raw brick, sleek curved bar, and buttery-beige ductwork, all glowing by candlelight. We're a little underdressed in parkas and army caps, but the host greets us warmly, despite our obvious street cred.

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