rbano is a brand new Italian tapas eatery on Queen Street West. Selections like tomato, rapini and artichoke whole wheat pasta with Asiago cheese, or a trio of bresaola beefballs doused in a straight-forward tomato puree are mouthwatering and entirely satisfying. The portions are small though so be sure you order enough for your table.

The location and the huge patio at Urbano will ensure that the restaurant gets summer business galore if it can only make it through the godforsaken winter. I wish them the best of luck. –J.T.