( gay owned New Hot Place, for queer punk crowd) Hanging out west of Ossington is hardly subversive anymore. In fact, Toronto’s southwestern corner is developing such an established scene it has been informally christened Queer West Village. Ladies and gentlemen of all sexual persuasions have been buzzing ever since edgy queer club promoter Will Munro (and his business partner, Lyn McNeill) set up shop in the neighbourhood, taking over the Beaver Café and giving it a facelift. With the demise of his wildly popular monthly Vazaleen and Peroxide parties, Munro promises to hold occasional nights dedicated to rock and electro, but hopes to open up the space to all sorts of art, music and fun. So hipsters can stop complaining: now that Munro has a permanent address, good music and good times won’t be so hard to find. Expect a mixed crowd of artsy queers and their friends, and a soundtrack that ranges from punk rock to disco. Various queer event almost daily. The small licensed patio in the back gets pretty busy in the summer. Open 9 am to 2 am. $$ Affordable. Queer West Toronto, Ontario