It takes an experienced eye to spot quality artwork, but the owners of Art Interiors scout around. They celebrate the finest new artists in town, selling their pieces at this...

Most designer handbags have a knock-off twin somewhere in the world. But few pirates could mimic Augustina's imports - gasp-worthy bags that are rarely spotted elsewhere, from...

This boutique's parent company, Browns, can be found in swish department stores and upscale malls. But B2 is more fun - if only for gawking at eccentric four-inchers you know...

The city's best-known purveyor of audio and visual equipment. Though it's in the upmarket ManuLife Centre, you'll rarely hit a weekend without a sale.

This store carries a good selection of PCs and Macs, but the best deals are often second-hand goods: notebooks go for a song. Technicians speak in layman's terms (thankfully),...

True bistro fare, just like top chef Marc Thuet likes it - but with an Alsatian twist. Thuet, who rose to fame on the haute-cuisine scene with Centro and The Fifth Grill, has...

Boomer offers the best names (Boss, Ted Baker et al) from finer department stores, and stock is chosen with the Queen Street crowd in mind. Own-brand output is restricted to...

The giant red cowboy boot has been parked on the sidewalk here since 1986; staff ship to loyal customers worldwide, and the walls are lined with photos autographed by celeb...

This airy, spacious Kensington Market shop is an ode to mid-century modern, with affordable teak furnishings, shag rugs, sofas and barware scattered among its racks of...

Tarts come in individual or family size, glazed and irresistibly fresh. There's a selection of imported French jams, jellies and candies, and the fabled buttery croissants...

CM was one of the first fashion chains to recognise the elegance of Japanese lines and simple, patternless colour. And its outstanding pricing made it an international star....

Courage came along decades ago and made Kensington Market a centre for vintage chic. It's a family affair, and still the cheapest ticket in town for frumpy but fabulous...

The most glamorous shoe shop in town. If the currency exchange is working in your favour, you'll find Davids rewarding. The spotlight is on high-end European designs -...

Though small, this foodie boîte is stocked with treasures for the discerning palate. In addition to the delicious prepared foods - from cheesy lasagne to fragrant Asian salads...