Why it matters: High-style, wood-fired Caribbean fare, DJs and potent rum drinks — a winning combo.
Dig in: Toronto nightlife impresarios teamed up with chef Lonnie Murdock, who taps her Canadian celeb spot Miss Likklemore's and Jamaican roots for inspo.
Go for elevated classics (e.g. wagyu-oxtail patties, lobster cook-up rice) and Broadway-level theatric design.
Hit upGood Love after for nightly tunes and fancy rum punch.
Isla, a wood-fired chic Caribbean restaurant, opens in D.C. Photo: Courtesy Sophie Macaluso