The new addition opened six weeks ago, and has tripled the patio space, quickly earning it the dubious distinction, the Caddy Paddy. Comfortable seating with cushioned backs occupies much of the new area, with a service bar and raised level on the original.

While discolouration of the wooden planks indicates new from old, the whole package makes this patio a wet dream for party promoters: The ambitious Mars Bar collective, for example, hits the decks each Sunday, featuring on-the-rise local bands, like Toronto band Loomer.

The Cadillac Lounge is still the quintessential Parkdale misfit. Adding a patio that can attract up to 180 dwellers is a bonus, providing guests with a relaxing way to unwind and creating a nighttime escape for those just wanting a light bite along with their rockin' beats. Performers change, but usually follow the same rocker format.

"It's a hidden gem, says Mars Bar party promoter, Bryen Dunn.” That patio, for example, is now Queen Street's largest, and you'd never know there was any patio from the street."