Question: How is it steak?

This is a second to the best steakhouse. You can't really give a five star until you have been to all of the following steakhouses which are (Jacob&co, Michael's on Simcoe, Barbarian).I have been to Jacob&co and Michael's on Simcoe, haven't been to barbarian yet. However I could conclude that in order to distinguish the finest steakhouse of yours, there's no ranking, ranking will be different for everyone, the only way to distinguish is to visit all of them, and by visiting all of them I don't mean by going there once, but also try all types of different steaks such as rib eye, tenderloin, new york strip and porterhouse from all these restaurant, then you can conclude the finest steakhouse out of all these four restaurants, there's only one, the one that you like the most or the one that give you the best memory with the one you love.

Answer: the following steakhouses

This is a second to the best steakhouse. <hl> You can't really give a five star until you have been to all of the following steakhouses which are (Jacob&co, Michael's on Simcoe, Barbarian).I have been to Jacob&co and Michael's on Simcoe, haven't been to barbarian yet. <hl> However I could conclude that in order to distinguish the finest steakhouse of yours, there's no ranking, ranking will be different for everyone, the only way to distinguish is to visit all of them, and by visiting all of them I don't mean by going there once, but also try all types of different steaks such as rib eye, tenderloin, new york strip and porterhouse from all these restaurant, then you can conclude the finest steakhouse out of all these four restaurants, there's only one, the one that you like the most or the one that give you the best memory with the one you love.

This is a second to the best steakhouse. You can't really give a five star until you have been to all of <hl> the following steakhouses <hl> which are (Jacob&co, Michael's on Simcoe, Barbarian).I have been to Jacob&co and Michael's on Simcoe, haven't been to barbarian yet. However I could conclude that in order to distinguish the finest steakhouse of yours, there's no ranking, ranking will be different for everyone, the only way to distinguish is to visit all of them, and by visiting all of them I don't mean by going there once, but also try all types of different steaks such as rib eye, tenderloin, new york strip and porterhouse from all these restaurant, then you can conclude the finest steakhouse out of all these four restaurants, there's only one, the one that you like the most or the one that give you the best memory with the one you love.


Question: What do you think about everything?

Great lunch experience! We went right before peak lunch hour on a weekday, which was helpful. Ordered the sashimi lunch box, which came with miso soup, rice, 10 pc sashimi, green salad and 2 tiny salads (one green bean, the other pickled veggies).  It was the perfect size lunch. Fish was extremely fresh (melt-in-your-mouth!!) and of high quality.  Beautiful presentation in the bento box.Service was very quick - we had our food in less than 10 minutes after ordering.  If you want to have an excellent sushi lunch downtown in well under an hour, this should be your next stop! I will be visiting again.

Answer: Great lunch experience

Great lunch experience !

<hl> Great lunch experience ! <hl> We went right before peak lunch hour on a weekday, which was helpful. Ordered the sashimi lunch box, which came with miso soup, rice, 10 pc sashimi, green salad and 2 tiny salads (one green bean, the other pickled veggies). It was the perfect size lunch. Fish was extremely fresh (melt-in-your-mouth!!) and of high quality. Beautiful presentation in the bento box. Service was very quick - we had our food in less than 10 minutes after ordering. If you want to have an excellent sushi lunch downtown in well under an hour, this should be your next stop! I will be visiting again.

<hl> Great lunch experience <hl>! We went right before peak lunch hour on a weekday, which was helpful. Ordered the sashimi lunch box, which came with miso soup, rice, 10 pc sashimi, green salad and 2 tiny salads (one green bean, the other pickled veggies). It was the perfect size lunch. Fish was extremely fresh (melt-in-your-mouth!!) and of high quality. Beautiful presentation in the bento box.Service was very quick - we had our food in less than 10 minutes after ordering. If you want to have an excellent sushi lunch downtown in well under an hour, this should be your next stop! I will be visiting again.


Question: How is kitchen?

Awesome lunch! Came here at 1pm to avoid the rush.  Had the pork belly banh mi and kimchi fries - full of amazing flavor!  Savory meat, pickled carrots and radish on fresh baguette bread. It's a great mix of Vietnamese and Korean!

Answer: It's a great mix of Vietnamese and Korean!

Awesome lunch! Came here at 1pm to avoid the rush. Had the pork belly banh mi and kimchi fries - full of amazing flavor! Savory meat, pickled carrots and radish on fresh baguette bread. <hl> It's a great mix of Vietnamese and Korean! <hl>


Question: How is price point?

Yum! Delicious Korean food at a great price. Every item comes with a generous amount of purple rice and a bunch of tasty Korean side dishes.  Service is fast and efficient and the restaurant is clean. For the more spice-sensitive (and for spice enthusiasts, for that matter), they let you specify how spicy you want your dish.Top notch! A must try in the area.

Answer: Yum! Delicious Korean food at a great price

<hl> Yum! Delicious Korean food at a great price . <hl> Every item comes with a generous amount of purple rice and a bunch of tasty Korean side dishes. Service is fast and efficient and the restaurant is clean. For the more spice-sensitive (and for spice enthusiasts, for that matter), they let you specify how spicy you want your dish. Top notch! A must try in the area.

<hl> Yum! Delicious Korean food at a great price <hl>. Every item comes with a generous amount of purple rice and a bunch of tasty Korean side dishes. Service is fast and efficient and the restaurant is clean. For the more spice-sensitive (and for spice enthusiasts, for that matter), they let you specify how spicy you want your dish.Top notch! A must try in the area.

<hl> Yum! Delicious Korean food at a great price <hl> .


Question: Was everyone friendly?

I went here on a weekday 10 mins before opening( Opening time 11AM) there was a lineup that consist of 10-15 people. Like many people say; this place sells out around 1-2pm. Very limited parking but you can park on the side street. The line moved very quickly. You pick what you want, pay and find a table to sit down. Fast and friendly service. My bf and I had decided to share the Texas platter which consist of all three small sides (beans, coleslaw, potato salad) 2 slice of ribs, 2-3 slice of brisket, 2 white bread, choice of sausage and dessert of the day (key lime pie/2 cookie n cream cookies) for $40It's was very filing for 2 people to share. The brisket was the best! It had such good rub seasoning and it was extremely juicy and melts in your mouth. The ribs were also very tasty! Next time I visit this place I would def try their sandwiches. You can also get there frozen sausages/ribs/brisket to take home as well.

Answer: Fast and friendly service

Fast and friendly service .

I went here on a weekday 10 mins before opening( Opening time 11AM) there was a lineup that consist of 10-15 people. Like many people say; this place sells out around 1-2pm. Very limited parking but you can park on the side street. The line moved very quickly. You pick what you want, pay and find a table to sit down. <hl> Fast and friendly service . <hl> My bf and I had decided to share the Texas platter which consist of all three small sides (beans, coleslaw, potato salad) 2 slice of ribs, 2-3 slice of brisket, 2 white bread, choice of sausage and dessert of the day (key lime pie/2 cookie n cream cookies) for $40It's was very filing for 2 people to share. The brisket was the best! It had such good rub seasoning and it was extremely juicy and melts in your mouth. The ribs were also very tasty! Next time I visit this place I would def try their sandwiches. You can also get there frozen sausages/ribs/brisket to take home as well.

I went here on a weekday 10 mins before opening( Opening time 11AM) there was a lineup that consist of 10-15 people. Like many people say; this place sells out around 1-2pm. Very limited parking but you can park on the side street. The line moved very quickly. You pick what you want, pay and find a table to sit down. <hl> Fast and friendly service <hl>. My bf and I had decided to share the Texas platter which consist of all three small sides (beans, coleslaw, potato salad) 2 slice of ribs, 2-3 slice of brisket, 2 white bread, choice of sausage and dessert of the day (key lime pie/2 cookie n cream cookies) for $40It's was very filing for 2 people to share. The brisket was the best! It had such good rub seasoning and it was extremely juicy and melts in your mouth. The ribs were also very tasty! Next time I visit this place I would def try their sandwiches. You can also get there frozen sausages/ribs/brisket to take home as well.


Question: How is the place?

The cutest place for brunch in Toronto! The strawberry jam crepe was wonderful and I just love the whole vibe of this place. Definitely a great place to sit and have coffee in the morning. I love the sparkly emerald booth seats, and the owner was very friendly and attentive.

Answer: The cutest place for brunch in Toronto

<hl> The cutest place for brunch in Toronto ! <hl> The strawberry jam crepe was wonderful and I just love the whole vibe of this place. Definitely a great place to sit and have coffee in the morning. I love the sparkly emerald booth seats, and the owner was very friendly and attentive.

<hl> The cutest place for brunch in Toronto <hl>! The strawberry jam crepe was wonderful and I just love the whole vibe of this place. Definitely a great place to sit and have coffee in the morning. I love the sparkly emerald booth seats, and the owner was very friendly and attentive.

<hl> The cutest place for brunch in Toronto <hl> !


Question: How is it the atmosphere?

This place is garbage. I get it, you're a big place but that's no excuse for poor service and food. Feels like a tourist trap. Guacamole is decent, drinks are ok,the rest is a mess. If you are in the distillery, do yourself a favour and spend your money elsewhere.

Answer: poor service and food

This place is garbage. <hl> I get it, you're a big place but that's no excuse for poor service and food . <hl> Feels like a tourist trap. Guacamole is decent, drinks are ok,the rest is a mess. If you are in the distillery, do yourself a favour and spend your money elsewhere.

This place is garbage. I get it, you're a big place but that's no excuse for <hl> poor service and food <hl>. Feels like a tourist trap. Guacamole is decent, drinks are ok,the rest is a mess. If you are in the distillery, do yourself a favour and spend your money elsewhere.

I get it, you're a big place but that's no excuse for <hl> poor service and food <hl> .


Question: How good is the menu?

Ohhhh yea. The meals I love the best are the one's that surprise me. After finding this place on Yelp, I ventured on over to see if I could walk in and grab a table. The place was jam packed and their was a decent wait, but luckily I was able to snag a seat the bar. The rest is history.With old school r&b playing in the background, I ordered some fried spring rolls and vegetable pad Thai. While I was waiting I chatted it up with a bartender who gave me the low down on the restaurant as well as the area and where to go. After this great convo, the perfection on a plate arrived.The spring rolls are absolutely delicious and dipping sauce was amongst the best I've had. I tended to think all Thai spring roll dipping sauces were the same, but clearly I was wrong. It was the perfect amount of sweetness and something else I couldn't quite put my finger on. Either way, the dish was excellent.The Pad Thai now, best I've ever had aside from what I ate in Thailand. Not too oily, little sweet, perfect mixture of noodles and vegetables and perfectly seasoned. It really was delicious. The service was excellent and I loved the upbeat vibe about the place. This place is great for group gatherings and overall just somewhere to go have a good time. Definitely will be back here at some point, and you should go check it out too!

Answer: best are the one's

Ohhhh yea. <hl> The meals I love the best are the one's that surprise me. <hl> After finding this place on Yelp, I ventured on over to see if I could walk in and grab a table. The place was jam packed and their was a decent wait, but luckily I was able to snag a seat the bar. The rest is history. With old school r&b playing in the background, I ordered some fried spring rolls and vegetable pad Thai. While I was waiting I chatted it up with a bartender who gave me the low down on the restaurant as well as the area and where to go. After this great convo, the perfection on a plate arrived. The spring rolls are absolutely delicious and dipping sauce was amongst the best I've had. I tended to think all Thai spring roll dipping sauces were the same, but clearly I was wrong. It was the perfect amount of sweetness and something else I couldn't quite put my finger on. Either way, the dish was excellent. The Pad Thai now, best I've ever had aside from what I ate in Thailand. Not too oily, little sweet, perfect mixture of noodles and vegetables and perfectly seasoned. It really was delicious. The service was excellent and I loved the upbeat vibe about the place. This place is great for group gatherings and overall just somewhere to go have a good time. Definitely will be back here at some point, and you should go check it out too!

Ohhhh yea. The meals I love the <hl> best are the one's <hl> that surprise me. After finding this place on Yelp, I ventured on over to see if I could walk in and grab a table. The place was jam packed and their was a decent wait, but luckily I was able to snag a seat the bar. The rest is history.With old school r&b playing in the background, I ordered some fried spring rolls and vegetable pad Thai. While I was waiting I chatted it up with a bartender who gave me the low down on the restaurant as well as the area and where to go. After this great convo, the perfection on a plate arrived.The spring rolls are absolutely delicious and dipping sauce was amongst the best I've had. I tended to think all Thai spring roll dipping sauces were the same, but clearly I was wrong. It was the perfect amount of sweetness and something else I couldn't quite put my finger on. Either way, the dish was excellent.The Pad Thai now, best I've ever had aside from what I ate in Thailand. Not too oily, little sweet, perfect mixture of noodles and vegetables and perfectly seasoned. It really was delicious. The service was excellent and I loved the upbeat vibe about the place. This place is great for group gatherings and overall just somewhere to go have a good time. Definitely will be back here at some point, and you should go check it out too!


Question: How is the beer?

Fantastic beer, delicious food, relaxing ambiance (speaking more to my recent, winter and spring month experiences, sitting inside, upstairs). This is the very first choice when thirst and hungry strike at the same time.The inside looks tiny here, but there is an area upstairs that overlooks the front of the restaurant and the back brewing area. Service is always great up there even though you feel like you're tucked away in your own private alcove.The beer list changes a fair bit and I appreciate the detailed descriptions on their menu card. I've tended towards trying the IPAs and have loved them all.While Bellwoods gets a standing ovation for its beer, the food has to be applauded loud and long. This is not just a brewery with food, these are really well thought out and well prepared beer accompaniments. I wouldn't be surprised if people come here for grub who don't order beer. Me and my DC have mostly always ordered the same items on every visit and they've been consistently excellent - the kale and ryeberry salad, the duck meatballs - sometimes the fries, and the corn cobs when they're available... all are unique in their own way. We tried the queso fundido last time - surprisingly scoopable and so decadent with the chicharrones. Portion sizes are spot on.We've only really had one food miss here - the smoked bratwurst (which seems to have disappeared the lamb sausage with fennel curry, which we really loved). It is difficult to eat and not worth $14. Everything else on the menu is elevated though it's pretty simple fare, and this one seems a spin on the, IMO, now-overly-prevalent genre of fancy-not-fancy junk food.

Answer: Fantastic beer, delicious food

<hl> Fantastic beer, delicious food , relaxing ambiance (speaking more to my recent, winter and spring month experiences, sitting inside, upstairs). <hl> This is the very first choice when thirst and hungry strike at the same time. The inside looks tiny here, but there is an area upstairs that overlooks the front of the restaurant and the back brewing area. Service is always great up there even though you feel like you're tucked away in your own private alcove. The beer list changes a fair bit and I appreciate the detailed descriptions on their menu card. I've tended towards trying the IPAs and have loved them all. While Bellwoods gets a standing ovation for its beer, the food has to be applauded loud and long. This is not just a brewery with food, these are really well thought out and well prepared beer accompaniments. I wouldn't be surprised if people come here for grub who don't order beer. Me and my DC have mostly always ordered the same items on every visit and they've been consistently excellent - the kale and ryeberry salad, the duck meatballs - sometimes the fries, and the corn cobs when they're available... all are unique in their own way. We tried the queso fundido last time - surprisingly scoopable and so decadent with the chicharrones. Portion sizes are spot on. We've only really had one food miss here - the smoked bratwurst (which seems to have disappeared the lamb sausage with fennel curry, which we really loved). It is difficult to eat and not worth $14. Everything else on the menu is elevated though it's pretty simple fare, and this one seems a spin on the, IMO, now-overly-prevalent genre of fancy-not-fancy junk food.

<hl> Fantastic beer, delicious food <hl>, relaxing ambiance (speaking more to my recent, winter and spring month experiences, sitting inside, upstairs). This is the very first choice when thirst and hungry strike at the same time.The inside looks tiny here, but there is an area upstairs that overlooks the front of the restaurant and the back brewing area. Service is always great up there even though you feel like you're tucked away in your own private alcove.The beer list changes a fair bit and I appreciate the detailed descriptions on their menu card. I've tended towards trying the IPAs and have loved them all.While Bellwoods gets a standing ovation for its beer, the food has to be applauded loud and long. This is not just a brewery with food, these are really well thought out and well prepared beer accompaniments. I wouldn't be surprised if people come here for grub who don't order beer. Me and my DC have mostly always ordered the same items on every visit and they've been consistently excellent - the kale and ryeberry salad, the duck meatballs - sometimes the fries, and the corn cobs when they're available... all are unique in their own way. We tried the queso fundido last time - surprisingly scoopable and so decadent with the chicharrones. Portion sizes are spot on.We've only really had one food miss here - the smoked bratwurst (which seems to have disappeared the lamb sausage with fennel curry, which we really loved). It is difficult to eat and not worth $14. Everything else on the menu is elevated though it's pretty simple fare, and this one seems a spin on the, IMO, now-overly-prevalent genre of fancy-not-fancy junk food.

<hl> Fantastic beer, delicious food <hl> , relaxing ambiance (speaking more to my recent, winter and spring month experiences, sitting inside, upstairs).


Question: How much does the service cost to the room?

Loved the decor and the food was fresh and tasty (would have liked to try more than one item on the menu). Not happy about the price of drinks - sangria was $14 each! For one glass! And my friend wanted to take off the toppings on a burger (specifically hold the pickles), but they said no customizations were allowed, so she had to pick something else. The service was OK, but on the slow side, considering we were on a lunch break time frame. Would have preferred it to be a little more timely.

Answer: sangria was $14 each

Loved the decor and the food was fresh and tasty (would have liked to try more than one item on the menu). <hl> Not happy about the price of drinks - sangria was $14 each ! <hl> For one glass! And my friend wanted to take off the toppings on a burger (specifically hold the pickles), but they said no customizations were allowed, so she had to pick something else. The service was OK, but on the slow side, considering we were on a lunch break time frame. Would have preferred it to be a little more timely.

Loved the decor and the food was fresh and tasty (would have liked to try more than one item on the menu). Not happy about the price of drinks - <hl> sangria was $14 each <hl>! For one glass! And my friend wanted to take off the toppings on a burger (specifically hold the pickles), but they said no customizations were allowed, so she had to pick something else. The service was OK, but on the slow side, considering we were on a lunch break time frame. Would have preferred it to be a little more timely.

Not happy about the price of drinks - <hl> sangria was $14 each <hl> !


Question: How is portion?

I was thoroughly impressed!!! The resturant, just off of Adelaide, is small but got busy really fast on  a Saturday afternoon. I ordered their pad thai with chicken and was happy with how much chicken there was. The sauce on the pad thai was light, yet flavourful with just the right amount of spice. The noodles had great taste and texture. Overall, the pad thai was a great choice and worth trying. The beef curry was also great! The curry wasn't overly spicy and had a depth of flavours from the coconut milk and various spices. As well, the beef was tender and paired well with the rice. We also got the chicken skewers and were quite blown away with the house made sauces; a fish sauce with citrus fruits and a peanut satay, which were both amazing on the tender chicken and on their own. Seriously some of the best Thai food I've ever had, definitely worth checking out!

Answer: I was thoroughly impressed

I was thoroughly impressed !!!

<hl> I was thoroughly impressed !!! <hl> The resturant, just off of Adelaide, is small but got busy really fast on a Saturday afternoon. I ordered their pad thai with chicken and was happy with how much chicken there was. The sauce on the pad thai was light, yet flavourful with just the right amount of spice. The noodles had great taste and texture. Overall, the pad thai was a great choice and worth trying. The beef curry was also great! The curry wasn't overly spicy and had a depth of flavours from the coconut milk and various spices. As well, the beef was tender and paired well with the rice. We also got the chicken skewers and were quite blown away with the house made sauces; a fish sauce with citrus fruits and a peanut satay, which were both amazing on the tender chicken and on their own. Seriously some of the best Thai food I've ever had, definitely worth checking out!

<hl> I was thoroughly impressed <hl>!!! The resturant, just off of Adelaide, is small but got busy really fast on a Saturday afternoon. I ordered their pad thai with chicken and was happy with how much chicken there was. The sauce on the pad thai was light, yet flavourful with just the right amount of spice. The noodles had great taste and texture. Overall, the pad thai was a great choice and worth trying. The beef curry was also great! The curry wasn't overly spicy and had a depth of flavours from the coconut milk and various spices. As well, the beef was tender and paired well with the rice. We also got the chicken skewers and were quite blown away with the house made sauces; a fish sauce with citrus fruits and a peanut satay, which were both amazing on the tender chicken and on their own. Seriously some of the best Thai food I've ever had, definitely worth checking out!

<hl> I was thoroughly impressed <hl> !!!


Question: How do you value the taste of this dish?

The first time I was here it was pretty packed! We were told it would be a 30 min wait so we took a seat at the upstairs bar to wait. After almost an hour of waiting, we just decided to leave. Wanting to give this place another shot, we came right when it opened for dinner. We were seated immediately but it took a while for our server to get back to us! The couple beside us even came after we did and received their food first. The food itself was average. I love Thai and I've been to many Thai restaurants around the city and this really didn't do it for me. I did think the massaman curry was great. The different textures of the dish with the crunchy nuts, soft potatoes and tender chicken highlighted the flavours of the dish. However, the same could not be said about the Panang curry. The taste of the bell pepper was overpowering and left us disappointed. At a much higher price than many similar Thai places, it just did not feel worth it at all. Overall I'll have to give it a strong 2/5.

Answer: The different textures of the dish with the crunchy nuts, soft potatoes and tender chicken highlighted the flavours of the dish

The first time I was here it was pretty packed! We were told it would be a 30 min wait so we took a seat at the upstairs bar to wait. After almost an hour of waiting, we just decided to leave. Wanting to give this place another shot, we came right when it opened for dinner. We were seated immediately but it took a while for our server to get back to us! The couple beside us even came after we did and received their food first. The food itself was average. I love Thai and I've been to many Thai restaurants around the city and this really didn't do it for me. I did think the massaman curry was great. <hl> The different textures of the dish with the crunchy nuts, soft potatoes and tender chicken highlighted the flavours of the dish . <hl> However, the same could not be said about the Panang curry. The taste of the bell pepper was overpowering and left us disappointed. At a much higher price than many similar Thai places, it just did not feel worth it at all. Overall I'll have to give it a strong 2/5.

The first time I was here it was pretty packed! We were told it would be a 30 min wait so we took a seat at the upstairs bar to wait. After almost an hour of waiting, we just decided to leave. Wanting to give this place another shot, we came right when it opened for dinner. We were seated immediately but it took a while for our server to get back to us! The couple beside us even came after we did and received their food first. The food itself was average. I love Thai and I've been to many Thai restaurants around the city and this really didn't do it for me. I did think the massaman curry was great. <hl> The different textures of the dish with the crunchy nuts, soft potatoes and tender chicken highlighted the flavours of the dish <hl>. However, the same could not be said about the Panang curry. The taste of the bell pepper was overpowering and left us disappointed. At a much higher price than many similar Thai places, it just did not feel worth it at all. Overall I'll have to give it a strong 2/5.

<hl> The different textures of the dish with the crunchy nuts, soft potatoes and tender chicken highlighted the flavours of the dish <hl> .


Question: Is the food enjoyable?

Decent place for dim sum. Not sure what the fuss is but that's what brought us in there  (twice, no less) on two of the coldest days of the year so far. First day we attempted Rol San, the line up was out the door and along the street. Wasn't about to wait that long. Not even for the most badass of Har Gow. We returned later in the week and had the a la cart dim sum. It was good. Somewhere in the top 10 of my favourite dim sum places in the GTA but nothing extraordinary. The food is sweeter than your average chinese fare. The hot and sour soup in particular was a disappointment. I'd go back if I were in the area but I still wouldn't do the insane wait.

Answer: The food is sweeter than your average chinese fare

Decent place for dim sum. Not sure what the fuss is but that's what brought us in there (twice, no less) on two of the coldest days of the year so far. First day we attempted Rol San, the line up was out the door and along the street. Wasn't about to wait that long. Not even for the most badass of Har Gow. We returned later in the week and had the a la cart dim sum. It was good. Somewhere in the top 10 of my favourite dim sum places in the GTA but nothing extraordinary. <hl> The food is sweeter than your average chinese fare . <hl> The hot and sour soup in particular was a disappointment. I'd go back if I were in the area but I still wouldn't do the insane wait.

Decent place for dim sum. Not sure what the fuss is but that's what brought us in there (twice, no less) on two of the coldest days of the year so far. First day we attempted Rol San, the line up was out the door and along the street. Wasn't about to wait that long. Not even for the most badass of Har Gow. We returned later in the week and had the a la cart dim sum. It was good. Somewhere in the top 10 of my favourite dim sum places in the GTA but nothing extraordinary. <hl> The food is sweeter than your average chinese fare <hl>. The hot and sour soup in particular was a disappointment. I'd go back if I were in the area but I still wouldn't do the insane wait.

<hl> The food is sweeter than your average chinese fare <hl> .


Question: Is your food top notch?

Late review. Indulged here for dinner during Winterlicious 2014! I've never been here before that so I'm not sure how they are on a regular basis with a regular menu. Needless to say, it is on the pricier end. To start off, the ambience and atmosphere is lovely! Really nice for a special occasion - the view more than makes up for the corporate feel of the TD Tower. When we arrived (party of 4 - two couples), our table wasn't ready. They took our coats and suggested we wait in the bar area. That was fine. We grabbed a table and enjoyed the view while sipping on our drinks. They had 4 beers on hand and we ordered one of each. Nothing memorable, the usual Steamwhistle etc. We were then taken to our table about 15 minutes later. We were served an amuse bouche of bread and condiments - tasty but unmemorable. Here is what we ordered: - Butternut Squash Soup - Cured Rainbow Trout- Pork Terrine - Roasted Chicken  - Braised Beef Ribs/Steak - Carrot Cake - Three Milk Cake  (I think) The soup was alright - it tasted something like my mom makes at home; good, but nothing spectacular. The trout was sashimi style. I found the portion rather small, but it was tasty. Again, it didn't stand out for me. My SO was the only one who ordered the pork terrine, and I found it absolutely phenomenal! He said it tasted like fish or SPAM, but I personally loved both the texture and flavour and the accompanying fruity condiments. The roasted chicken was fabulous! I adored every bite - 2 of us got this dish and we both loved it. The chicken was so soft and tender, the sauces were flavourful and complimented the dish well, and the vegetables and I believe wild rice or risotto, were a nice touch. It was perfect! Again, the portion was on the smaller end, but alongside the appetizer, I was getting full by this point. My SO and the other diner got the beef dish. It came with a braised short rib and mashed potatoes. Wow. This dish was out of this world! We all loved the beef and it was done to a perfect medium/medium-rare. The carrot cake was perfect and my only complaint was that I wished the portion was bigger. The cream cheese 'icing'  they served alongside it was absolutely heavenly. My SO got the three milk cake, I believe. I wasn't a huge fan. It wasn't terrible, but it did not stand out to me. Service was flawless - our water glasses were kept full, the servers were gracious and unpretentious. One of them even noticed us trying to take pictures and offered to take one of the group for us! They were friendly and very precise - they cleared our tables with manners and skill. No complaints with them. Presentation was top notch. Everything came looking extremely pretty. Our only complaint was that we wished the portions were a little bigger. The two males in our group noted that they could go for another round of the entrees. I was moderately full - if my dessert had been even 1/2 a size bigger, I would have reached that mark. My other friend, who is a very light eater, was completely satisfied. All in all, I loved my experience at Canoe. I think I would definitely go back to try their regular menu, however, it is quite pricey, so perhaps for a special occasion. The entrees were quite truly amazing, and the desserts satisfying. The appetizers have potential, but could use some work. Maybe we are big eaters or it was simply Winterlicious, but I believe the portions could have been slightly larger. Definitely recommend this place though!

Answer: Late review. Indulged here for dinner during Winterlicious

<hl> Late review. Indulged here for dinner during Winterlicious 2014! <hl> I've never been here before that so I'm not sure how they are on a regular basis with a regular menu. Needless to say, it is on the pricier end. To start off, the ambience and atmosphere is lovely! Really nice for a special occasion - the view more than makes up for the corporate feel of the TD Tower. When we arrived (party of 4 - two couples), our table wasn't ready. They took our coats and suggested we wait in the bar area. That was fine. We grabbed a table and enjoyed the view while sipping on our drinks. They had 4 beers on hand and we ordered one of each. Nothing memorable, the usual Steamwhistle etc. We were then taken to our table about 15 minutes later. We were served an amuse bouche of bread and condiments - tasty but unmemorable. Here is what we ordered: - Butternut Squash Soup - Cured Rainbow Trout- Pork Terrine - Roasted Chicken - Braised Beef Ribs/Steak - Carrot Cake - Three Milk Cake (I think) The soup was alright - it tasted something like my mom makes at home; good, but nothing spectacular. The trout was sashimi style. I found the portion rather small, but it was tasty. Again, it didn't stand out for me. My SO was the only one who ordered the pork terrine, and I found it absolutely phenomenal! He said it tasted like fish or SPAM, but I personally loved both the texture and flavour and the accompanying fruity condiments. The roasted chicken was fabulous! I adored every bite - 2 of us got this dish and we both loved it. The chicken was so soft and tender, the sauces were flavourful and complimented the dish well, and the vegetables and I believe wild rice or risotto, were a nice touch. It was perfect! Again, the portion was on the smaller end, but alongside the appetizer, I was getting full by this point. My SO and the other diner got the beef dish. It came with a braised short rib and mashed potatoes. Wow. This dish was out of this world! We all loved the beef and it was done to a perfect medium/medium-rare. The carrot cake was perfect and my only complaint was that I wished the portion was bigger. The cream cheese 'icing' they served alongside it was absolutely heavenly. My SO got the three milk cake, I believe. I wasn't a huge fan. It wasn't terrible, but it did not stand out to me. Service was flawless - our water glasses were kept full, the servers were gracious and unpretentious. One of them even noticed us trying to take pictures and offered to take one of the group for us! They were friendly and very precise - they cleared our tables with manners and skill. No complaints with them. Presentation was top notch. Everything came looking extremely pretty. Our only complaint was that we wished the portions were a little bigger. The two males in our group noted that they could go for another round of the entrees. I was moderately full - if my dessert had been even 1/2 a size bigger, I would have reached that mark. My other friend, who is a very light eater, was completely satisfied. All in all, I loved my experience at Canoe. I think I would definitely go back to try their regular menu, however, it is quite pricey, so perhaps for a special occasion. The entrees were quite truly amazing, and the desserts satisfying. The appetizers have potential, but could use some work. Maybe we are big eaters or it was simply Winterlicious, but I believe the portions could have been slightly larger. Definitely recommend this place though!

<hl> Late review. Indulged here for dinner during Winterlicious <hl> 2014! I've never been here before that so I'm not sure how they are on a regular basis with a regular menu. Needless to say, it is on the pricier end. To start off, the ambience and atmosphere is lovely! Really nice for a special occasion - the view more than makes up for the corporate feel of the TD Tower. When we arrived (party of 4 - two couples), our table wasn't ready. They took our coats and suggested we wait in the bar area. That was fine. We grabbed a table and enjoyed the view while sipping on our drinks. They had 4 beers on hand and we ordered one of each. Nothing memorable, the usual Steamwhistle etc. We were then taken to our table about 15 minutes later. We were served an amuse bouche of bread and condiments - tasty but unmemorable. Here is what we ordered: - Butternut Squash Soup - Cured Rainbow Trout- Pork Terrine - Roasted Chicken - Braised Beef Ribs/Steak - Carrot Cake - Three Milk Cake (I think) The soup was alright - it tasted something like my mom makes at home; good, but nothing spectacular. The trout was sashimi style. I found the portion rather small, but it was tasty. Again, it didn't stand out for me. My SO was the only one who ordered the pork terrine, and I found it absolutely phenomenal! He said it tasted like fish or SPAM, but I personally loved both the texture and flavour and the accompanying fruity condiments. The roasted chicken was fabulous! I adored every bite - 2 of us got this dish and we both loved it. The chicken was so soft and tender, the sauces were flavourful and complimented the dish well, and the vegetables and I believe wild rice or risotto, were a nice touch. It was perfect! Again, the portion was on the smaller end, but alongside the appetizer, I was getting full by this point. My SO and the other diner got the beef dish. It came with a braised short rib and mashed potatoes. Wow. This dish was out of this world! We all loved the beef and it was done to a perfect medium/medium-rare. The carrot cake was perfect and my only complaint was that I wished the portion was bigger. The cream cheese 'icing' they served alongside it was absolutely heavenly. My SO got the three milk cake, I believe. I wasn't a huge fan. It wasn't terrible, but it did not stand out to me. Service was flawless - our water glasses were kept full, the servers were gracious and unpretentious. One of them even noticed us trying to take pictures and offered to take one of the group for us! They were friendly and very precise - they cleared our tables with manners and skill. No complaints with them. Presentation was top notch. Everything came looking extremely pretty. Our only complaint was that we wished the portions were a little bigger. The two males in our group noted that they could go for another round of the entrees. I was moderately full - if my dessert had been even 1/2 a size bigger, I would have reached that mark. My other friend, who is a very light eater, was completely satisfied. All in all, I loved my experience at Canoe. I think I would definitely go back to try their regular menu, however, it is quite pricey, so perhaps for a special occasion. The entrees were quite truly amazing, and the desserts satisfying. The appetizers have potential, but could use some work. Maybe we are big eaters or it was simply Winterlicious, but I believe the portions could have been slightly larger. Definitely recommend this place though!


Question: How is the meal?

Mouthwatering tacos filled with so much flavor that will leave you wanting even more! A hidden gem found in the heart of Kensington market in downtown Toronto, Seven Lives is a must visit if you're in the area! I had the pollo (chicken) taco since the beef and pork were sold out, but wow was it delicious! Sure it was a bit messy to eat but flavor and texture of the chicken with the soft tacos with their special sauce was such a treat to devour! I'd recommend having one taco for a snack, two tacos for a medium meal, and three tacos if you're famished! Best go with friends so you can each try ordering something different and share a bite. Because this is a small, sidewalk style restaurant, expect a line up stretching out the door. Second, there usually isn't enough space to eat inside so best grab enough napkins, then eat outside and enjoy fresh air! That's a dining experience you can taco 'bout with friends! Cheers!

Answer: Mouthwatering tacos filled with so much flavor that will leave you wanting even more! A hidden gem found in the heart of Kensington market in downtown Toronto, Seven Lives is a must visit if you're in the area! I had the pollo (chicken) taco since the beef and pork were sold out, but wow was it delicious

<hl> Mouthwatering tacos filled with so much flavor that will leave you wanting even more! A hidden gem found in the heart of Kensington market in downtown Toronto, Seven Lives is a must visit if you're in the area! I had the pollo (chicken) taco since the beef and pork were sold out, but wow was it delicious ! <hl> Sure it was a bit messy to eat but flavor and texture of the chicken with the soft tacos with their special sauce was such a treat to devour! I'd recommend having one taco for a snack, two tacos for a medium meal, and three tacos if you're famished! Best go with friends so you can each try ordering something different and share a bite. Because this is a small, sidewalk style restaurant, expect a line up stretching out the door. Second, there usually isn't enough space to eat inside so best grab enough napkins, then eat outside and enjoy fresh air! That's a dining experience you can taco 'bout with friends! Cheers!

<hl> Mouthwatering tacos filled with so much flavor that will leave you wanting even more! A hidden gem found in the heart of Kensington market in downtown Toronto, Seven Lives is a must visit if you're in the area! I had the pollo (chicken) taco since the beef and pork were sold out, but wow was it delicious <hl>! Sure it was a bit messy to eat but flavor and texture of the chicken with the soft tacos with their special sauce was such a treat to devour! I'd recommend having one taco for a snack, two tacos for a medium meal, and three tacos if you're famished! Best go with friends so you can each try ordering something different and share a bite. Because this is a small, sidewalk style restaurant, expect a line up stretching out the door. Second, there usually isn't enough space to eat inside so best grab enough napkins, then eat outside and enjoy fresh air! That's a dining experience you can taco 'bout with friends! Cheers!

<hl> Mouthwatering tacos filled with so much flavor that will leave you wanting even more! A hidden gem found in the heart of Kensington market in downtown Toronto, Seven Lives is a must visit if you're in the area! I had the pollo (chicken) taco since the beef and pork were sold out, but wow was it delicious <hl> !


Question: Is the food here good quality?

I've only had their pork buns when Adelaide Eats was on, but I will say they were magically delicious!Seriously though, I dig Chang's philosophy on food. Just make it good. The guy values food regardless of its cost or status on the food ladder. I remember an article he wrote for GQ magazine where he eschewed the merits of cheap, American beer. He said he liked the more upscale varieties too, but that sometimes nothing hit the spot like a cheap, light Stars and Stripes beer. His outlook is not one of snobbery, he just likes it if it tastes good and that of the people outlook may be why his Momofuku chain is doing so well: After massive success and accolades, he still is just the kid from the neighborhood in New York who wants a bowl of soup.Or a really fricken' tasty pork belly bun.Go!

Answer: delicious!Seriously though

<hl> I've only had their pork buns when Adelaide Eats was on, but I will say they were magically delicious!Seriously though , I dig Chang's philosophy on food. <hl> Just make it good. The guy values food regardless of its cost or status on the food ladder. I remember an article he wrote for GQ magazine where he eschewed the merits of cheap, American beer. He said he liked the more upscale varieties too, but that sometimes nothing hit the spot like a cheap, light Stars and Stripes beer. His outlook is not one of snobbery, he just likes it if it tastes good and that of the people outlook may be why his Momofuku chain is doing so well: After massive success and accolades, he still is just the kid from the neighborhood in New York who wants a bowl of soup. Or a really fricken' tasty pork belly bun. Go!

I've only had their pork buns when Adelaide Eats was on, but I will say they were magically <hl> delicious!Seriously though <hl>, I dig Chang's philosophy on food. Just make it good. The guy values food regardless of its cost or status on the food ladder. I remember an article he wrote for GQ magazine where he eschewed the merits of cheap, American beer. He said he liked the more upscale varieties too, but that sometimes nothing hit the spot like a cheap, light Stars and Stripes beer. His outlook is not one of snobbery, he just likes it if it tastes good and that of the people outlook may be why his Momofuku chain is doing so well: After massive success and accolades, he still is just the kid from the neighborhood in New York who wants a bowl of soup.Or a really fricken' tasty pork belly bun.Go!

I've only had their pork buns when Adelaide Eats was on, but I will say they were magically <hl> delicious!Seriously though <hl> , I dig Chang's philosophy on food.


Question: How do you like the food?

Answer: food is very average almost

<hl> View was spectacular, food is very average almost a mediocre not worth of the price & services does not meet my expectations. <hl>

View was spectacular, <hl> food is very average almost <hl> a mediocre not worth of the price & services does not meet my expectations.


Question: How was the kick?

A friend recommended this place and we were not disappointed.  As good or better than Wilburs with great service and amazing tacos.  Best in TO

Answer: service and amazing

A friend recommended this place and we were not disappointed. <hl> As good or better than Wilburs with great service and amazing tacos. <hl> Best in TO

A friend recommended this place and we were not disappointed. As good or better than Wilburs with great <hl> service and amazing <hl> tacos. Best in TO


Question: How is staff?

Fantastic Arepas South American cuisine in Toronto has had it's ups and downs and in the past it was mostly due to ingredients. Now with global trade it is getting easier and Arepa Cafe is trying to certainly take advantage of that. First Areparia I have found that gets it close. Missing the proverbial SPAM Arepa but that may just be because it is tastier at home with the F1 race going on in the background. Super friendly atmosphere, food tasted delicious and on the mark. It was served fresh and properly and the dessert was great as well so all in all. Fantastic place to visit. Highly recommended.

Answer: Super friendly atmosphere

Fantastic Arepas South American cuisine in Toronto has had it's ups and downs and in the past it was mostly due to ingredients. Now with global trade it is getting easier and Arepa Cafe is trying to certainly take advantage of that. First Areparia I have found that gets it close. Missing the proverbial SPAM Arepa but that may just be because it is tastier at home with the F1 race going on in the background. <hl> Super friendly atmosphere , food tasted delicious and on the mark. <hl> It was served fresh and properly and the dessert was great as well so all in all. Fantastic place to visit. Highly recommended.

Fantastic Arepas South American cuisine in Toronto has had it's ups and downs and in the past it was mostly due to ingredients. Now with global trade it is getting easier and Arepa Cafe is trying to certainly take advantage of that. First Areparia I have found that gets it close. Missing the proverbial SPAM Arepa but that may just be because it is tastier at home with the F1 race going on in the background. <hl> Super friendly atmosphere <hl>, food tasted delicious and on the mark. It was served fresh and properly and the dessert was great as well so all in all. Fantastic place to visit. Highly recommended.

<hl> Super friendly atmosphere <hl> , food tasted delicious and on the mark.


Question: How is the light?

I was a little apprehensive about this place, given there are some negative reviews. But the fact that this place is packed on a Monday night speaks volumes. Aside from the expansive and cosy patio they have here, the interior of the restaurant is simply gorgeous - Giant tequila/liquor wall at the bar area, colorful decor, edgy wall art, rustic wood tables, to the Mexican wrestling mask in black lighting - all give a very fun and energetic vibe. It is very clear you will have a fun time here.Of course, good decor means little if the food is not up to snuff. Me and my dining companions had a tasting of various dishes. We were started off with some guacamole and chips, with the avocado smashed at table side. It came with a variety of sauces from mild to hot, and also some crickets in a mild chili oil. The guac was very fresh and tasty, and it was neat to try the crickets which are very rich in protein.The Atun Ahi tuna ceviche - with watermelon, Yucateco mignonette, lime and chives, was light and refreshing. It went well with some chips as well and got the appeitite going.The Esquites were surprisingly good - made with charred corn off the cob, epazote, chiptole aioli and lime. Even though it's in a shot glass, it is a warm dish, and the flavour of the freshly grilled corn with the aioli was amazing! I would say this is a must-get.Sopes de Tinga - pulled chicken chipotle with tomato stew, black bean puree, lettuce, crema fresca, queso cotija on corn flour masa. This was delicious as well and well worth trying.Pescado Nayarit - Grilled beeline snapper that is marinated in chile ancho, served whole and de-boned. Came with corn tortila, avocado and salsa martajada. A great dish if you feel like having some fish tacos.Pollo Almendrado - Chicken supreme in almond sauce, fried plantains, chayote squash, sauteed zucchini. This was my favorite dish of the night. The chicken was prepared perfectly and was moist and tender. It had a nice crispiy skin, and the almond sauce was really delicious with it. Everybody at the table loved it and I would put this on the must-get list as well.For dessert, we had some churros - they were pretty large, and yet very light and airy which are perfect. Easily the best churros I have ever had. We also had the Xocolatl (Mexican mousse, candied confir papaya and almond brittle). Surprisingly the Xocolatl was our least favorite item of the evening, as we were expecting something sweet at the end but it was not that sweet at all.Throughout the night we also had various drinks and they were all quite delicous. We split a pitcher of their margheritas and all drinks were made strong and definitely worth getting.Even though some reviewers have noted that this place is pricey, I really don't think it is considering the location and the environment. I thought items such as the tacos and the chicken mole were pretty on par with most restaurants that are not located in touristy areas.Overall, we enjoyed our night at El Catrin immensely. The food, the welcoming service and the vibe here definitely took my mind off a stressful day, and I would not hesitate to recommend El Catrin to anyone.

Answer: all give a very fun and energetic vibe

I was a little apprehensive about this place, given there are some negative reviews. But the fact that this place is packed on a Monday night speaks volumes. <hl> Aside from the expansive and cosy patio they have here, the interior of the restaurant is simply gorgeous - Giant tequila/liquor wall at the bar area, colorful decor, edgy wall art, rustic wood tables, to the Mexican wrestling mask in black lighting - all give a very fun and energetic vibe . <hl> It is very clear you will have a fun time here. Of course, good decor means little if the food is not up to snuff. Me and my dining companions had a tasting of various dishes. We were started off with some guacamole and chips, with the avocado smashed at table side. It came with a variety of sauces from mild to hot, and also some crickets in a mild chili oil. The guac was very fresh and tasty, and it was neat to try the crickets which are very rich in protein. The Atun Ahi tuna ceviche - with watermelon, Yucateco mignonette, lime and chives, was light and refreshing. It went well with some chips as well and got the appeitite going. The Esquites were surprisingly good - made with charred corn off the cob, epazote, chiptole aioli and lime. Even though it's in a shot glass, it is a warm dish, and the flavour of the freshly grilled corn with the aioli was amazing! I would say this is a must-get. Sopes de Tinga - pulled chicken chipotle with tomato stew, black bean puree, lettuce, crema fresca, queso cotija on corn flour masa. This was delicious as well and well worth trying. Pescado Nayarit - Grilled beeline snapper that is marinated in chile ancho, served whole and de-boned. Came with corn tortila, avocado and salsa martajada. A great dish if you feel like having some fish tacos. Pollo Almendrado - Chicken supreme in almond sauce, fried plantains, chayote squash, sauteed zucchini. This was my favorite dish of the night. The chicken was prepared perfectly and was moist and tender. It had a nice crispiy skin, and the almond sauce was really delicious with it. Everybody at the table loved it and I would put this on the must-get list as well. For dessert, we had some churros - they were pretty large, and yet very light and airy which are perfect. Easily the best churros I have ever had. We also had the Xocolatl (Mexican mousse, candied confir papaya and almond brittle). Surprisingly the Xocolatl was our least favorite item of the evening, as we were expecting something sweet at the end but it was not that sweet at all. Throughout the night we also had various drinks and they were all quite delicous. We split a pitcher of their margheritas and all drinks were made strong and definitely worth getting. Even though some reviewers have noted that this place is pricey, I really don't think it is considering the location and the environment. I thought items such as the tacos and the chicken mole were pretty on par with most restaurants that are not located in touristy areas. Overall, we enjoyed our night at El Catrin immensely. The food, the welcoming service and the vibe here definitely took my mind off a stressful day, and I would not hesitate to recommend El Catrin to anyone.

I was a little apprehensive about this place, given there are some negative reviews. But the fact that this place is packed on a Monday night speaks volumes. Aside from the expansive and cosy patio they have here, the interior of the restaurant is simply gorgeous - Giant tequila/liquor wall at the bar area, colorful decor, edgy wall art, rustic wood tables, to the Mexican wrestling mask in black lighting - <hl> all give a very fun and energetic vibe <hl>. It is very clear you will have a fun time here.Of course, good decor means little if the food is not up to snuff. Me and my dining companions had a tasting of various dishes. We were started off with some guacamole and chips, with the avocado smashed at table side. It came with a variety of sauces from mild to hot, and also some crickets in a mild chili oil. The guac was very fresh and tasty, and it was neat to try the crickets which are very rich in protein.The Atun Ahi tuna ceviche - with watermelon, Yucateco mignonette, lime and chives, was light and refreshing. It went well with some chips as well and got the appeitite going.The Esquites were surprisingly good - made with charred corn off the cob, epazote, chiptole aioli and lime. Even though it's in a shot glass, it is a warm dish, and the flavour of the freshly grilled corn with the aioli was amazing! I would say this is a must-get.Sopes de Tinga - pulled chicken chipotle with tomato stew, black bean puree, lettuce, crema fresca, queso cotija on corn flour masa. This was delicious as well and well worth trying.Pescado Nayarit - Grilled beeline snapper that is marinated in chile ancho, served whole and de-boned. Came with corn tortila, avocado and salsa martajada. A great dish if you feel like having some fish tacos.Pollo Almendrado - Chicken supreme in almond sauce, fried plantains, chayote squash, sauteed zucchini. This was my favorite dish of the night. The chicken was prepared perfectly and was moist and tender. It had a nice crispiy skin, and the almond sauce was really delicious with it. Everybody at the table loved it and I would put this on the must-get list as well.For dessert, we had some churros - they were pretty large, and yet very light and airy which are perfect. Easily the best churros I have ever had. We also had the Xocolatl (Mexican mousse, candied confir papaya and almond brittle). Surprisingly the Xocolatl was our least favorite item of the evening, as we were expecting something sweet at the end but it was not that sweet at all.Throughout the night we also had various drinks and they were all quite delicous. We split a pitcher of their margheritas and all drinks were made strong and definitely worth getting.Even though some reviewers have noted that this place is pricey, I really don't think it is considering the location and the environment. I thought items such as the tacos and the chicken mole were pretty on par with most restaurants that are not located in touristy areas.Overall, we enjoyed our night at El Catrin immensely. The food, the welcoming service and the vibe here definitely took my mind off a stressful day, and I would not hesitate to recommend El Catrin to anyone.

Aside from the expansive and cosy patio they have here, the interior of the restaurant is simply gorgeous - Giant tequila/liquor wall at the bar area, colorful decor, edgy wall art, rustic wood tables, to the Mexican wrestling mask in black lighting - <hl> all give a very fun and energetic vibe <hl> .


Question: Is this meeting a great venue?

Great location, decor and service, but food is 1/5:We ordered 5 Baja tacos and 5 Cochinita Pibil tacos, as well as a double mojito. This was my first time at the restaurant. Our server, Stephani, was excellent. I was also very impressed with the decor. However, I was not impressed by the food, especially given the high price. The Baja tacos were flavorful but the use of a flour tortilla rather than a corn tortilla took away from the experience. I think you would struggle to find a taquiera that uses flour tortillas with fish tacos, as these are usually reserved for grilled meat fillings. The Yucatan Cochinita Pibil was very dry on the inside, but the whole taco was unreasonably wet with juices. I was disappointed to see the use of one rather than two corn tortillas per taco, as is the practice amongst some taquieras, depending on the consistency of the filling. At over $5.00 per taco, I was expecting much better food. I understand that part of the draw is the location, decor, and outdoor heated patio, but I would have a tough time believing that any Mexican would dine at your restaurant for the tacos. I have been to taquieras in Tijuana, Mexico and California that served cheap and more satisfying tacos than the ones I had tonight.The double mojito was great, no complaints. It was $14.00 but I didn't think that was as unreasonable as the price of the tacos.Perhaps I missed something better on the menu. I would be amendable to giving your restaurant a second chance, but based on this experience, I have a tough time justifying it or recommending it to friends or colleagues.The total bill came to $63.17. This would buy about 20 tacos, plus drinks, at somewhere like El Trompo in Kensington Market (run by a Mexican family). If that is a little too no-frills to make a comparison, take La Carnita's tacos, for example. Although their tacos are not what one may call authentic, they taste a whole lot better than yours at a slightly reduced price.I know that Olivier La Calvez is a highly trained chef, but totally missed the mark on these tacos. I can't believe he would put his name to them.I haven't been this upset about a restaurant experience in ages, and I am certainly not a picky customer. It is not a good feeling when you feel like your money went to the decor, rather than quality food.

Answer: quality

Great location, decor and service, but food is 1/5:We ordered 5 Baja tacos and 5 Cochinita Pibil tacos, as well as a double mojito. This was my first time at the restaurant. Our server, Stephani, was excellent. I was also very impressed with the decor. However, I was not impressed by the food, especially given the high price. The Baja tacos were flavorful but the use of a flour tortilla rather than a corn tortilla took away from the experience. I think you would struggle to find a taquiera that uses flour tortillas with fish tacos, as these are usually reserved for grilled meat fillings. The Yucatan Cochinita Pibil was very dry on the inside, but the whole taco was unreasonably wet with juices. I was disappointed to see the use of one rather than two corn tortillas per taco, as is the practice amongst some taquieras, depending on the consistency of the filling. At over $5.00 per taco, I was expecting much better food. I understand that part of the draw is the location, decor, and outdoor heated patio, but I would have a tough time believing that any Mexican would dine at your restaurant for the tacos. I have been to taquieras in Tijuana, Mexico and California that served cheap and more satisfying tacos than the ones I had tonight. The double mojito was great, no complaints. It was $14.00 but I didn't think that was as unreasonable as the price of the tacos. Perhaps I missed something better on the menu. I would be amendable to giving your restaurant a second chance, but based on this experience, I have a tough time justifying it or recommending it to friends or colleagues. The total bill came to $63.17. This would buy about 20 tacos, plus drinks, at somewhere like El Trompo in Kensington Market (run by a Mexican family). If that is a little too no-frills to make a comparison, take La Carnita's tacos, for example. Although their tacos are not what one may call authentic, they taste a whole lot better than yours at a slightly reduced price. I know that Olivier La Calvez is a highly trained chef, but totally missed the mark on these tacos. I can't believe he would put his name to them. I haven't been this upset about a restaurant experience in ages, and I am certainly not a picky customer. <hl> It is not a good feeling when you feel like your money went to the decor, rather than quality food. <hl>

Great location, decor and service, but food is 1/5:We ordered 5 Baja tacos and 5 Cochinita Pibil tacos, as well as a double mojito. This was my first time at the restaurant. Our server, Stephani, was excellent. I was also very impressed with the decor. However, I was not impressed by the food, especially given the high price. The Baja tacos were flavorful but the use of a flour tortilla rather than a corn tortilla took away from the experience. I think you would struggle to find a taquiera that uses flour tortillas with fish tacos, as these are usually reserved for grilled meat fillings. The Yucatan Cochinita Pibil was very dry on the inside, but the whole taco was unreasonably wet with juices. I was disappointed to see the use of one rather than two corn tortillas per taco, as is the practice amongst some taquieras, depending on the consistency of the filling. At over $5.00 per taco, I was expecting much better food. I understand that part of the draw is the location, decor, and outdoor heated patio, but I would have a tough time believing that any Mexican would dine at your restaurant for the tacos. I have been to taquieras in Tijuana, Mexico and California that served cheap and more satisfying tacos than the ones I had tonight.The double mojito was great, no complaints. It was $14.00 but I didn't think that was as unreasonable as the price of the tacos.Perhaps I missed something better on the menu. I would be amendable to giving your restaurant a second chance, but based on this experience, I have a tough time justifying it or recommending it to friends or colleagues.The total bill came to $63.17. This would buy about 20 tacos, plus drinks, at somewhere like El Trompo in Kensington Market (run by a Mexican family). If that is a little too no-frills to make a comparison, take La Carnita's tacos, for example. Although their tacos are not what one may call authentic, they taste a whole lot better than yours at a slightly reduced price.I know that Olivier La Calvez is a highly trained chef, but totally missed the mark on these tacos. I can't believe he would put his name to them.I haven't been this upset about a restaurant experience in ages, and I am certainly not a picky customer. It is not a good feeling when you feel like your money went to the decor, rather than <hl> quality <hl> food.


Question: How do you observe the effectiveness of the place?

I always wanted to try this place and finally did for winterlicous 2018. Hands down the worst restaurant I tried during the event.  The atmosphere inside and the interior is quite nice. The waitress was quite nice and attentive as she could be. It was quite busy.  The chairs were really small and it was hard to put a large winter coat on them. We didn't want to leave our jackets outside the restaurant on these coat racks they had. We were scared anyone could just walk by and steal our expensive jackets. Normally the point of winterlicous is to get people to come to your restaurant and present them with some of your best so them come back. This was hardly the case.  The pre-fix price of $53 for dinner was fair but if I came here normally and had to pay 100$ per person I can imagine i would be super super angry for what I got. The food came super slow but I get it was winterlicous. We had the winterlicous soup to start and it tasted bland and watered down. We also order the french onion soup. It was awful, was so sour and did not have enough cheese. A frozen french onion soup taste better. The steak for the main was so tough at med rare. The fries however were quite good actually. The other was chicken on mash potatoes. The chicken was cooked well and was juicy but the mash potatoes was watery like a soup. For desert we had creme brulee. We kinda had a bad feeling when the table next to us only took one bite. The custard tasted ok but the sugar on top was almost a 1/4inch thick.  Definitely pass on this place and just get a street dog with poutine. Your wallet and taste buds will thank you. The only good thing was free parking for dinner really.

Answer: always wanted to try this place and finally did for winterlicous 2018. Hands down the worst restaurant I tried during the event.  The atmosphere inside and the interior is quite nice. The waitress was quite nice and attentive as she could be. It was quite busy.  The chairs were really small and it was hard to put a large winter coat on them. We didn't want to leave our jackets outside the restaurant on these coat racks they had. We were scared anyone could just walk by and steal our expensive jackets. Normally the point of winterlicous is to get people to come to your restaurant and present them with some of your best so them come back. This was hardly the case.  The pre-fix price of $53 for dinner was fair but if I came here normally and had to pay 100$ per person I can imagine i would be super super angry for what I got. The food came super slow but I get it was winterlicous. We had the winterlicous soup to start and it tasted bland and watered down. We also order the french onion soup. It was awful, was so sour and did not have enough cheese. A frozen french onion soup taste better. The steak for the main was so tough at med rare. The fries however were quite good actually. The other was chicken on mash potatoes. The chicken was cooked well and was juicy but the mash potatoes was watery like a soup. For desert we had creme brulee. We kinda had a bad feeling when the table next to us only took one bite. The custard tasted ok but the sugar on top was almost a 1/4inch thick.  Definitely pass on this place and just get a street

<hl> I always wanted to try this place and finally did for winterlicous 2018. Hands down the worst restaurant I tried during the event. The atmosphere inside and the interior is quite nice. The waitress was quite nice and attentive as she could be. It was quite busy. The chairs were really small and it was hard to put a large winter coat on them. We didn't want to leave our jackets outside the restaurant on these coat racks they had. We were scared anyone could just walk by and steal our expensive jackets. Normally the point of winterlicous is to get people to come to your restaurant and present them with some of your best so them come back. This was hardly the case. The pre-fix price of $53 for dinner was fair but if I came here normally and had to pay 100$ per person I can imagine i would be super super angry for what I got. The food came super slow but I get it was winterlicous. We had the winterlicous soup to start and it tasted bland and watered down. We also order the french onion soup. It was awful, was so sour and did not have enough cheese. A frozen french onion soup taste better. The steak for the main was so tough at med rare. The fries however were quite good actually. The other was chicken on mash potatoes. The chicken was cooked well and was juicy but the mash potatoes was watery like a soup. For desert we had creme brulee. We kinda had a bad feeling when the table next to us only took one bite. The custard tasted ok but the sugar on top was almost a 1/4inch thick. Definitely pass on this place and just get a street dog with poutine. <hl> Your wallet and taste buds will thank you. The only good thing was free parking for dinner really.

I <hl> always wanted to try this place and finally did for winterlicous 2018. Hands down the worst restaurant I tried during the event. The atmosphere inside and the interior is quite nice. The waitress was quite nice and attentive as she could be. It was quite busy. The chairs were really small and it was hard to put a large winter coat on them. We didn't want to leave our jackets outside the restaurant on these coat racks they had. We were scared anyone could just walk by and steal our expensive jackets. Normally the point of winterlicous is to get people to come to your restaurant and present them with some of your best so them come back. This was hardly the case. The pre-fix price of $53 for dinner was fair but if I came here normally and had to pay 100$ per person I can imagine i would be super super angry for what I got. The food came super slow but I get it was winterlicous. We had the winterlicous soup to start and it tasted bland and watered down. We also order the french onion soup. It was awful, was so sour and did not have enough cheese. A frozen french onion soup taste better. The steak for the main was so tough at med rare. The fries however were quite good actually. The other was chicken on mash potatoes. The chicken was cooked well and was juicy but the mash potatoes was watery like a soup. For desert we had creme brulee. We kinda had a bad feeling when the table next to us only took one bite. The custard tasted ok but the sugar on top was almost a 1/4inch thick. Definitely pass on this place and just get a street <hl> dog with poutine. Your wallet and taste buds will thank you. The only good thing was free parking for dinner really.


Question: How is everything like?

The service was exceptional and the food was out of this world. We had a group of 8 and orders a variety of dishes to share. We didn't order enough food. But what we did get was so good. The wedding rice and the ribs were so delicious and full of flavour.

Answer: The service was exceptional and the food was out of this world

<hl> The service was exceptional and the food was out of this world . <hl> We had a group of 8 and orders a variety of dishes to share. We didn't order enough food. But what we did get was so good. The wedding rice and the ribs were so delicious and full of flavour.

<hl> The service was exceptional and the food was out of this world <hl>. We had a group of 8 and orders a variety of dishes to share. We didn't order enough food. But what we did get was so good. The wedding rice and the ribs were so delicious and full of flavour.

<hl> The service was exceptional and the food was out of this world <hl> .


Question: How is the broth?

Slurp.Slurp.Slurp.There's a lot of that from your neighbor, especially with communal seating!There are some things I noticed that's very Guu about Kinton.* Stupid line ups.* Loudness. It's high energy and fun, but still loud.* Service is good and friendly!* Cramped communal or bar seating.* Those dudes are wearing those headbands...As for the food, it's not the best bowl of ramen I've had but not the worst either.  They give you the option of pork shoulder or pork belly... more tasty and more fatty, pork belly please.  I was satisfied with the portions, but I would have liked more meat.  The broth wasn't as hot as I would have liked either.  The The Spicy Karaage was crispy and deliciously deep-fried.  Again, not the best I've had, but I'd order it here again.I would come back here for noodles if I didn't have to line up.Which may not be for a long time!

Answer: The broth wasn't as hot as I would have liked either

Slurp. Slurp. Slurp. There's a lot of that from your neighbor, especially with communal seating!There are some things I noticed that's very Guu about Kinton. * Stupid line ups. * Loudness. It's high energy and fun, but still loud. * Service is good and friendly! * Cramped communal or bar seating. * Those dudes are wearing those headbands... As for the food, it's not the best bowl of ramen I've had but not the worst either. They give you the option of pork shoulder or pork belly... more tasty and more fatty, pork belly please. I was satisfied with the portions, but I would have liked more meat. <hl> The broth wasn't as hot as I would have liked either . <hl> The The Spicy Karaage was crispy and deliciously deep-fried. Again, not the best I've had, but I'd order it here again. I would come back here for noodles if I didn't have to line up. Which may not be for a long time!

Slurp.Slurp.Slurp.There's a lot of that from your neighbor, especially with communal seating!There are some things I noticed that's very Guu about Kinton.* Stupid line ups.* Loudness. It's high energy and fun, but still loud.* Service is good and friendly!* Cramped communal or bar seating.* Those dudes are wearing those headbands...As for the food, it's not the best bowl of ramen I've had but not the worst either. They give you the option of pork shoulder or pork belly... more tasty and more fatty, pork belly please. I was satisfied with the portions, but I would have liked more meat. <hl> The broth wasn't as hot as I would have liked either <hl>. The The Spicy Karaage was crispy and deliciously deep-fried. Again, not the best I've had, but I'd order it here again.I would come back here for noodles if I didn't have to line up.Which may not be for a long time!

<hl> The broth wasn't as hot as I would have liked either <hl> .


Question: How is the line?

Best Ramen place in town!!!My favorite is the Tonkotsu Ramen which the waitress said it was the least salty one and it was very good! Not too salty like most other Ramen places. The pork was tasty as they pan fried it before putting it in the ramen to bring out it's flavor. The soft boiled egg (my favorite so I'm picky about how well its done) was perfect too! The soup was very good - measured up to the Ramen place I tried in Okinawa, Japan. Lastly, the noodles were also cooked to al dente! Amazing bowl of noodles! I've also tried the Zangi (fried chicken) before which is pretty good too! The touch of lemon to it is a great addition. So to reiterate: Best Ramen in Toronto!! You must try it!!! It is definitely worth the line up! Even in the Winter (which I've done)

Answer: It is definitely worth the line up

Best Ramen place in town!!!My favorite is the Tonkotsu Ramen which the waitress said it was the least salty one and it was very good! Not too salty like most other Ramen places. The pork was tasty as they pan fried it before putting it in the ramen to bring out it's flavor. The soft boiled egg (my favorite so I'm picky about how well its done) was perfect too! The soup was very good - measured up to the Ramen place I tried in Okinawa, Japan. Lastly, the noodles were also cooked to al dente! Amazing bowl of noodles! I've also tried the Zangi (fried chicken) before which is pretty good too! The touch of lemon to it is a great addition. So to reiterate: Best Ramen in Toronto!! <hl> You must try it!!! It is definitely worth the line up ! <hl> Even in the Winter (which I've done)

Best Ramen place in town!!!My favorite is the Tonkotsu Ramen which the waitress said it was the least salty one and it was very good! Not too salty like most other Ramen places. The pork was tasty as they pan fried it before putting it in the ramen to bring out it's flavor. The soft boiled egg (my favorite so I'm picky about how well its done) was perfect too! The soup was very good - measured up to the Ramen place I tried in Okinawa, Japan. Lastly, the noodles were also cooked to al dente! Amazing bowl of noodles! I've also tried the Zangi (fried chicken) before which is pretty good too! The touch of lemon to it is a great addition. So to reiterate: Best Ramen in Toronto!! You must try it!!! <hl> It is definitely worth the line up <hl>! Even in the Winter (which I've done)

You must try it!!! <hl> It is definitely worth the line up <hl> !


Question: What about seat?

Great beer and great viewing! Will be here Saturday, can someone make sure the MSU vs. Oregon game is on?  #MSUisdancaabomb!

Answer: great viewing

Great beer and great viewing !

<hl> Great beer and great viewing ! <hl> Will be here Saturday, can someone make sure the MSU vs. Oregon game is on? #MSUisdancaabomb!

Great beer and <hl> great viewing <hl>! Will be here Saturday, can someone make sure the MSU vs. Oregon game is on? #MSUisdancaabomb!

Great beer and <hl> great viewing <hl> !


Question: How is the broth?

Was really excited to try this place but after trying it I am not sure what the hype was all about. The broth was bland and mediocre. The price was quite high for what you get which I expected given the location. I even went a second time just in case something was off that day and the second time really confirmed my thoughts. Better off going to the smaller ramen joints around the city !

Answer: The broth was bland and mediocre

The broth was bland and mediocre .

Was really excited to try this place but after trying it I am not sure what the hype was all about. <hl> The broth was bland and mediocre . <hl> The price was quite high for what you get which I expected given the location. I even went a second time just in case something was off that day and the second time really confirmed my thoughts. Better off going to the smaller ramen joints around the city !

Was really excited to try this place but after trying it I am not sure what the hype was all about. <hl> The broth was bland and mediocre <hl>. The price was quite high for what you get which I expected given the location. I even went a second time just in case something was off that day and the second time really confirmed my thoughts. Better off going to the smaller ramen joints around the city !

<hl> The broth was bland and mediocre <hl> .


Question: What is the quality of service?

The food quality and prices are great but I had to give it just a 3 star rating because of the consistently slow service and delivery time. It is also extremely loud and you have to practically yell for the person beside you to hear you. On a positive note though, I have had the Thai iced tea and several of the curry dishes and Pad Thai on separate occasions and they never disappoint. My favourite is the green curry with fish. Their dishes are not as fancy as Khao San Road or Pai but you are getting larger portions at lower price ranges.

Answer: The food quality and prices are great

<hl> The food quality and prices are great but I had to give it just a 3 star rating because of the consistently slow service and delivery time. <hl> It is also extremely loud and you have to practically yell for the person beside you to hear you. On a positive note though, I have had the Thai iced tea and several of the curry dishes and Pad Thai on separate occasions and they never disappoint. My favourite is the green curry with fish. Their dishes are not as fancy as Khao San Road or Pai but you are getting larger portions at lower price ranges.

<hl> The food quality and prices are great <hl> but I had to give it just a 3 star rating because of the consistently slow service and delivery time. It is also extremely loud and you have to practically yell for the person beside you to hear you. On a positive note though, I have had the Thai iced tea and several of the curry dishes and Pad Thai on separate occasions and they never disappoint. My favourite is the green curry with fish. Their dishes are not as fancy as Khao San Road or Pai but you are getting larger portions at lower price ranges.


Question: How good are the ingredients used to make vegan food in this restaurant?

Price is great, service is great, food is great. One thing I can wish for was more seats for seating but it was definitely worth the wait!The kind server let us try out all of the sauces (garlic, yoghurt (?) and spicy) on the side which was an exceptionally nice touch. The Doner came out perfect and the mixture of greens and chicken was on the spot along with the perfectly toasted  wrap on the outside. I cannot express how happy my stomach was for this meal!The Doner Teller box tasted delightful and it was a reasonable portion for a small size. Keep up the great work and I'll definitely be back to try out the rest of the stuff at the menu!

Answer: food is great

<hl> Price is great, service is great, food is great . <hl> One thing I can wish for was more seats for seating but it was definitely worth the wait!The kind server let us try out all of the sauces (garlic, yoghurt (?) and spicy) on the side which was an exceptionally nice touch. The Doner came out perfect and the mixture of greens and chicken was on the spot along with the perfectly toasted wrap on the outside. I cannot express how happy my stomach was for this meal!The Doner Teller box tasted delightful and it was a reasonable portion for a small size. Keep up the great work and I'll definitely be back to try out the rest of the stuff at the menu!

Price is great, service is great, <hl> food is great <hl>. One thing I can wish for was more seats for seating but it was definitely worth the wait!The kind server let us try out all of the sauces (garlic, yoghurt (?) and spicy) on the side which was an exceptionally nice touch. The Doner came out perfect and the mixture of greens and chicken was on the spot along with the perfectly toasted wrap on the outside. I cannot express how happy my stomach was for this meal!The Doner Teller box tasted delightful and it was a reasonable portion for a small size. Keep up the great work and I'll definitely be back to try out the rest of the stuff at the menu!

Price is great, service is great, <hl> food is great <hl> .


Question: Was the food cheap and fill your tummy?

Pad thai wasn't even properly made (it tasted like the sauce was mostly ketchup), but then again, this is definitely not a 5 star restaurant. Good for a quick, cheap meal

Answer: tasted like the sauce was mostly ketchup

<hl> Pad thai wasn't even properly made (it tasted like the sauce was mostly ketchup ), but then again, this is definitely not a 5 star restaurant. <hl> Good for a quick, cheap meal

Pad thai wasn't even properly made (it <hl> tasted like the sauce was mostly ketchup <hl>), but then again, this is definitely not a 5 star restaurant. Good for a quick, cheap meal

Pad thai wasn't even properly made (it <hl> tasted like the sauce was mostly ketchup <hl> ), but then again, this is definitely not a 5 star restaurant.


Question: How is the ingredient?

This concept is amazing! Why didn't anyone thnj of this before? Customizable unlimited toppings thin crust pizza! They have so many toppings, whatever you would want on a pizza! The crust is nice and thin a little crispy a little chewy, just the way I like it! The size is just perfect for me and for unlimited toppings the price is alright too. I really love this concept because the preset pizzas always has something I don't like and I always want to switch it out for something else without having to pay for extra toppings. Now I can just put whatever I want on the pizza for one set price! Service was great, nice and fast the staff generally were courteous. System was good they write your name on it and call you when it's done. The only thing I don't like was that they only put a little bit of the toppings on each time but I think  that's to prevent people from over ordering. But if you only want two or three toppings in total you would want more of each. I wish you can just tell them like I want 3x the normal amount of mushrooms and not having to tell them more more more. This is a fast food joint so you get your own food and bring to table etc. The place was nice and clean and was a quick in and out of delicious pizza.

Answer: crust is nice

This concept is amazing! Why didn't anyone thnj of this before? Customizable unlimited toppings thin crust pizza! They have so many toppings, whatever you would want on a pizza! <hl> The crust is nice and thin a little crispy a little chewy, just the way I like it! <hl> The size is just perfect for me and for unlimited toppings the price is alright too. I really love this concept because the preset pizzas always has something I don't like and I always want to switch it out for something else without having to pay for extra toppings. Now I can just put whatever I want on the pizza for one set price! Service was great, nice and fast the staff generally were courteous. System was good they write your name on it and call you when it's done. The only thing I don't like was that they only put a little bit of the toppings on each time but I think that's to prevent people from over ordering. But if you only want two or three toppings in total you would want more of each. I wish you can just tell them like I want 3x the normal amount of mushrooms and not having to tell them more more more. This is a fast food joint so you get your own food and bring to table etc. The place was nice and clean and was a quick in and out of delicious pizza.

This concept is amazing! Why didn't anyone thnj of this before? Customizable unlimited toppings thin crust pizza! They have so many toppings, whatever you would want on a pizza! The <hl> crust is nice <hl> and thin a little crispy a little chewy, just the way I like it! The size is just perfect for me and for unlimited toppings the price is alright too. I really love this concept because the preset pizzas always has something I don't like and I always want to switch it out for something else without having to pay for extra toppings. Now I can just put whatever I want on the pizza for one set price! Service was great, nice and fast the staff generally were courteous. System was good they write your name on it and call you when it's done. The only thing I don't like was that they only put a little bit of the toppings on each time but I think that's to prevent people from over ordering. But if you only want two or three toppings in total you would want more of each. I wish you can just tell them like I want 3x the normal amount of mushrooms and not having to tell them more more more. This is a fast food joint so you get your own food and bring to table etc. The place was nice and clean and was a quick in and out of delicious pizza.


Question: How do you like the wine?

What a fantastic restaurant for a special occasion. Just be prepared for a big bill! I loved the atmosphere here - it was dimly lit, and had a very romantic ambiance to it. What we ordered:- Foie Gras & Confit: seared duck liver with duck confit, chestnuts, winter spice and Cumberland jus ($26).  The foie gras was perfectly seared and just melted in my mouth. Definitely one of those once-in-a-while starters since it's almost all fat. I didn't really feel the duck confit was necessary to this dish, but it was tasty.- Steak Tartare - hand cut beef tenderloin, slightly spicy, with classic garni and crouton ($22). The portion of this was huge! It was the same size as an entree size of steak tartare I've had at another restaurant. It was also really delicious. Highly recommended.- Rôti d'Agnea - sirloin of lamb and gigot braisé on parsnip purée, spaghetti squash, rosemary Yukon dumpling and jus de cuisso ($43). This was served medium rare and the lamb was quite tender. I preferred the lamb leg over the braised lamb shank (although my boyfriend preferred the shank). The gnocchi that came with this dish was actually my favourite part (too bad there were only 5 of them). Although this dish was nice, it didn't blow me away. I've had better lamb dishes.- Porcelet de St-Canut  - roast piglet, caillette crêpe, braised belly, salsify and grain mustard jus ($39). We particularly enjoyed the crepe and the braised belly. Super tasty. The roast piglet was my least favourite, but it was still decent. I preferred this pork dish over the lamb.- Galette Pomme et Frangipane - warm apple tart, almond and pâte sucrée with rhubarb confit and beurre noisette ice cream ($11). Although the dish tasted good, I didn't think it was anything special. My favourite part of this dish was the rhubarb confit and ice cream. The tart itself was okay, but I would've expected something better from Auberge. Overall, I enjoyed my experience here, but I preferred the starters more than the mains. Other things to keep in mind:- the food is served very slowly (we were there for over 2 hours for a 3 course meal)- fantastic service- free underground parking

Answer: The gnocchi that came with this dish was actually my favourite part

What a fantastic restaurant for a special occasion. Just be prepared for a big bill! I loved the atmosphere here - it was dimly lit, and had a very romantic ambiance to it. What we ordered:- Foie Gras & Confit: seared duck liver with duck confit, chestnuts, winter spice and Cumberland jus ($26). The foie gras was perfectly seared and just melted in my mouth. Definitely one of those once-in-a-while starters since it's almost all fat. I didn't really feel the duck confit was necessary to this dish, but it was tasty.- Steak Tartare - hand cut beef tenderloin, slightly spicy, with classic garni and crouton ($22). The portion of this was huge! It was the same size as an entree size of steak tartare I've had at another restaurant. It was also really delicious. Highly recommended.- Rôti d'Agnea - sirloin of lamb and gigot braisé on parsnip purée, spaghetti squash, rosemary Yukon dumpling and jus de cuisso ($43). This was served medium rare and the lamb was quite tender. I preferred the lamb leg over the braised lamb shank (although my boyfriend preferred the shank). <hl> The gnocchi that came with this dish was actually my favourite part (too bad there were only 5 of them). <hl> Although this dish was nice, it didn't blow me away. I've had better lamb dishes.- Porcelet de St-Canut - roast piglet, caillette crêpe, braised belly, salsify and grain mustard jus ($39). We particularly enjoyed the crepe and the braised belly. Super tasty. The roast piglet was my least favourite, but it was still decent. I preferred this pork dish over the lamb.- Galette Pomme et Frangipane - warm apple tart, almond and pâte sucrée with rhubarb confit and beurre noisette ice cream ($11). Although the dish tasted good, I didn't think it was anything special. My favourite part of this dish was the rhubarb confit and ice cream. The tart itself was okay, but I would've expected something better from Auberge. Overall, I enjoyed my experience here, but I preferred the starters more than the mains. Other things to keep in mind:- the food is served very slowly (we were there for over 2 hours for a 3 course meal)- fantastic service- free underground parking

What a fantastic restaurant for a special occasion. Just be prepared for a big bill! I loved the atmosphere here - it was dimly lit, and had a very romantic ambiance to it. What we ordered:- Foie Gras & Confit: seared duck liver with duck confit, chestnuts, winter spice and Cumberland jus ($26). The foie gras was perfectly seared and just melted in my mouth. Definitely one of those once-in-a-while starters since it's almost all fat. I didn't really feel the duck confit was necessary to this dish, but it was tasty.- Steak Tartare - hand cut beef tenderloin, slightly spicy, with classic garni and crouton ($22). The portion of this was huge! It was the same size as an entree size of steak tartare I've had at another restaurant. It was also really delicious. Highly recommended.- Rôti d'Agnea - sirloin of lamb and gigot braisé on parsnip purée, spaghetti squash, rosemary Yukon dumpling and jus de cuisso ($43). This was served medium rare and the lamb was quite tender. I preferred the lamb leg over the braised lamb shank (although my boyfriend preferred the shank). <hl> The gnocchi that came with this dish was actually my favourite part <hl> (too bad there were only 5 of them). Although this dish was nice, it didn't blow me away. I've had better lamb dishes.- Porcelet de St-Canut - roast piglet, caillette crêpe, braised belly, salsify and grain mustard jus ($39). We particularly enjoyed the crepe and the braised belly. Super tasty. The roast piglet was my least favourite, but it was still decent. I preferred this pork dish over the lamb.- Galette Pomme et Frangipane - warm apple tart, almond and pâte sucrée with rhubarb confit and beurre noisette ice cream ($11). Although the dish tasted good, I didn't think it was anything special. My favourite part of this dish was the rhubarb confit and ice cream. The tart itself was okay, but I would've expected something better from Auberge. Overall, I enjoyed my experience here, but I preferred the starters more than the mains. Other things to keep in mind:- the food is served very slowly (we were there for over 2 hours for a 3 course meal)- fantastic service- free underground parking