I’ll definitely be making this week’s recipe for banana bread cookies, which combine two things I love in a dessert: cakey texture and crispy edges (and of course, chocolate chips). Bonus: You can finally clear out all the browned frozen bananas at the back of your freezer.

And in the fickle world of cocktail bars, what makes for a standout? We scoured the country for the best of the best and found that the most beloved places aren’t chasing trends or viral Instagram posts. Instead, they’re focused on good service and well-crafted drinks that stand the test of time. From Vancouver to Halifax, here are the spots that are playing the long game. Cheers to that.

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