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| - Stumbled across BYOB on a jaunt down Queen Street West, and I was immediately enamoured. BYOB is a place for those who think of drinking more as a cultured past-time than a weekend necessity, with its variety of tools and accessories for the alcohol aficionado in you. The shelves are lined with booze related books, cups, shakers, measures, stoppers, pourers, and coasters, just to name a few (unintentional rhyming bonus).
BYOB's offerings marry the type of functional, fabulous items one might want to purchase for their own home bars, with stock that would serve as beautiful, interesting gifts. A classy "whiskey on the rocks" set for your boss? Check. A Titanic shaped ice cube mold for your film-buff friend? Got it. My personal favourite find was the large selection of bitters lining the counter. Fee Brothers, The Bitter Truth, and Bittermens!
I'm generally skeptical of such niche, specialty shops, but this is one that works. Don't forget to bring your own...bag.
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