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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">On a sunny Father's Day Sunday we headed to Oakville, Ontario with no real plan in mind about where to eat. We did try the <a href="http://www.stoneysbreadcompany.com/" target="_blank">Stoney Bread Company</a>, but they were packed. So we decided to just head back to the main strip and <a href="http://www.brurestaurant.ca/menu.php" target="_blank">Bru</a> caught our attention. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Bru is a large room with a bar right as you walk in. It is nicely decorated and feels welcoming. We had just missed the lunch crowd so there was just another family celebrating the day. Our server told us to take any table we wanted and we quickly found a banquet table and sat down. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">She filed our water glasses right away and informed us that Sunday was $5 pints. I chose a Sawdust City Golden Beach Pale Wheat. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">It had a lovely citrus scent and was very reminiscent of a really good wheat beer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Edgar and I decided to share an appetizer. So we agreed on the Shrimp Po'Boys (3 miniature fried shrimp sandwiches with slaw and Sriracho mayo).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Really really good. The shrimp was lightly fried and flavourful. The slaw was excellent and the Sriracho mayo added the right amount of kick.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">For my main, I decided to keep my South of France vacation memories alive by ordering the Mussel and Frites (steamed in a creole tomato sauce).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">The frites came with a dill aioli for dipping which was delicate in flavour. The frites themselves were very nicely done. Definitely a good fry. The mussels were very fresh and the creole tomato sauce was quite delicious.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">We were too full for dessert. Overall, this was a lovely Father's Day lunch. Bru is a nice spot for lunch if you are in the Oakville area. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Edgar gives Bru 3.5 out of 5 Olives rating.</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-style: normal; line-height: 18px;">This was really good. The bbq sauce was not too pungent with a smoky tangy flavour. There was tonnes of crispy bacon on top of this perfectly cooked chicken breast and the cheese was the crowing glory. The mash potatoes were also perfectly done. I enjoyed about a quarter of this meal until I switched with Edgar who wasn't as crazy about what he had ordered...the "Churrasco a la Parrilla" or grilled skirt steak. It was served with grilled peppers and onions and a side of mashed potatoes. I thought it was a very good piece of meat, cooked to a perfect medium and I enjoyed it very much. It wasn't as good as the churrasco that I had had at Mojitos the night before but I still liked it. I thought the peppers and onions were a nice accompaniment as were the mashed potatoes.</span></address>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-style: normal; line-height: 18px;">We were way too full for dessert but what they had to offer looked amazing. I thought the food was good...not anything to jump up and down about but good...I don't understand the line ups for this place but hey, I didn't have to stand in one to eat here so it was all good!</span></address>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">This was very good. The salt cod stew was excellent. It was well seasoned and flavourful. It had tonnes of onions and a some red peppers that had been stewed in a tomato based sauce with the salted cod. It was reminiscent of some Portuguese cod dishes that I had had before. The only bad thing about this dish was that the crostini started to get soggy as it sat on the plate...but that was easily fixed with a knife and fork.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">The French fries were the homemade type. They were not the pre-cut frozen type. They reminded me of my mom's fries (so so good) and along with the fries a simple salad accompanied the skirt steak. The skirt steak was delicious. It was perfectly cooked. It was simply spiced which said a lot about the cut of the meat. Really really delicious. I enjoyed this dinner very much.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">Salon de Provence is a lovely commune in Provence which we had the pleasure of visiting during our vacation in the South of France. Having had a large lunch in Les Baux-de-Provence earlier in the day, we were not exactly ready for dinner when we visited. We noticed that ice cream seemed like a popular choice for locals and tourist on this Sunday </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">afternoon</span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">. Who can say no to ice cream anyway?</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">When I was researching where to eat for our Puerto Rico trip, this place came up. I remember thinking...wow, this place was very sexy and they had an interesting use for avocados. I wrote it down on a list of restaurants to visit and then quickly forgot about it. That was until we were in the Condado area of San Juan driving towards Isla Verde and I saw the Doubletree by Hilton and remembered <a href="http://www.sanjuandoubletree.com/dining/under-the-trees/" target="_blank">Under the Trees</a>. I mentioned it in passing to Edgar but we went on about our business.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">While having coffee and snacks in a Isla Verde bakery near the Ritz-Carlton, Edgar and I were trying to figure a place to have lunch in Condado since we hadn't spent too much time in this part of San Juan and it was a really interesting place. When all else didn't appeal, I brought up Under the Trees again...this time we weren't going to brush it off...we decided that this would be the sight of our last lunch in San Juan. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Having a meal at Under the Trees is like eating under a canopy of trees on a luscious, sexy patio. The furniture is white and sleek with accents of light blue, gray and green from the trees and avocados which are on display throughout the restaurant. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; line-height: 16px;">We were shown to our table by a very attentive hostess who visited us a couple of times to see how our meal was going. Our server was attentive, although he did mess up with Edgar's lunch (they quickly corrected the situation). We ordered our beverages, Diet Coke for me of course and then proceeded to check out the <a href="http://www.sanjuandoubletree.com/media/docs/Menu_Under_The_Trees.pdf" target="_blank">menu</a> and the lunch </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; line-height: 16px;">specials </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; line-height: 16px;">menu. I had heard that they did very interesting things with </span><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avocado" target="_blank">avocados</a></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; line-height: 16px;"> so I made sure to have something which incorporated this luscious fruit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Cassis is a gorgerous sideside <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Communes_of_France">commune</a> on the Mediterranean, not far from Marseille. It is famous for its cliffs and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calanque">calanques</a> (sheltered inlets). I really enjoyed Cassis...it had the charm of St. Tropez or Cannes without the million tourists. After our boat tour of the calanques we decided to grab lunch. </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span></div>
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EATmangerCOMERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02057427479841779743noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618657551918980889.post-24250178899804612192015-10-06T07:41:00.002-04:002015-10-14T10:20:25.569-04:00The Sparrow (Le Moineau)<b><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">5322 Boulevard St-Laurent</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">On our last day in Montreal, we had room for only one meal and that was brunch. Montreal has a real brunch culture...something I truly love. After checking out different possibilities we settled on Sparrow or Le Moineau. We arrived around 10:30 am, so we were lucky to get a table for three without a reservation (the restaurant does take reservation which is a huge plus in Montreal...since a lot of places don't and simply make you line up to wait). The restaurant itself is decorated with church pews, old photographs from the early 1900s, exposed brick and our meals were served on vintage china. I would call it retro chic!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">After studying the <a href="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1017326_475677992515924_1609591506_n.jpg" target="_blank">Summer Brunch</a> menu, I settled on a cup of coffee. The coffee was fabulous. For my main I picked the "Blackstone Benedict" which consisted of two poached eggs, wilted greens, bacon and tomato on root vegetable <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potato_pancake" target="_blank">latkes</a>, herb Hollandaise and tater tots. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">This was very outside the norm for me as far as brunch is concerned. There was no bread or bread-like ingredients! The latkes served as the "English muffins" in this benedict. Latkes are potato pancakes...these were made up of root veggies like carrots, sweet potatoes, parsnips, etc. They had a sweet characteristic to them. The latkes were topped with wilted greens and bacon. This was topped with two <a href="http://www.japanesefoodreport.com/2012/12/onsen-tamago.html" target="_blank">Japanese-style poached eggs</a> (onsen tamago) and everything was topped off with a herb Hollandaise sauce which was light and creamy. </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">There was half a lovely roasted tomato on the plate.</span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> The tater tots were house-made and perfectly spiced. The dish also came with a small salad which was lightly dressed. This was not my typical eggs benedict...it was refined and delicious.</span><br />
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EATmangerCOMERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02057427479841779743noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618657551918980889.post-44652352838791192472015-10-05T09:56:00.001-04:002015-10-14T10:19:20.701-04:00Reginé Café<b><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">1840 Rue Beaubien Est</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Montreal is a fabulous food city just like any other big city in Canada...Toronto, Vancouver or Calgary. But, what I have noted is that Montreal stands out due to its wonderful large and thriving brunch culture.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">My fabulous friend Christian and his foodie friend Julie recommended </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><a href="http://reginecafe.ca/" target="_blank">Reginé Café</a></span><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"> This is a fairly new cafe that opened up in the Etienne-Desmarteau area of Montreal. Let me tell you, this place is super chic. I was truly impressed with their web-site and even more thrilled when I walked in on a Saturday afternoon.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I decided that I wanted a mimosa to drink. After all, being in Montreal is a celebration! This one was fruity and sparkly just like I like.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">After perusing the <a href="http://reginecafe.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Regine-napperon-SEPT20132.pdf" target="_blank">menu</a>, I decided on the Mish Mash or omelette of the day - this one consisted of caramelized onions, Quebec cheese curds, bacon and zucchini. It was served with a couple pieces of toasted baguette and fresh fruit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">This was so delicious. I was really pleased with this omelette. It was very substantial and hearty. The bacon, cheese and caramelized onions were a great combo and the zucchini along with the parsley added a lovely freshness to the overall dish. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I really enjoyed this brunch at Reginé Café. It is a hip happening spot with wonderful food. If you are Montreal...go try out this gem. Thanks Christian and Julie for the suggestion.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Daily special - "Caesar steak and eggs". With a chimichurri sauce and potato. Steak is a beef short rib.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Edgar gives it 3.5 Olives out of 5 rating.</b></span><br />
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EATmangerCOMERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02057427479841779743noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618657551918980889.post-10337633911663205272015-10-04T14:37:00.000-04:002015-10-14T20:45:20.891-04:00Holder<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><b>407 Rue McGill</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Our last dinner in Montreal was suppose to be at the illustrious Joe Beef but the parent card always trumps the foodie card. A reservation for 9 pm is just a little too late for a seven year old. After a mad struggle to figure out where to have a good and memorable dinner in Montreal...Urbanspoon came to the rescue again with their list of most popular restaurants. We picked <a href="http://restaurantholder.com/en/" target="_blank">Holder</a>. This was based on the fact that it was a French bistro and had 86% approval rating.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Holder is in Old Montreal and designed by the late <a href="http://www.portesouvertesdesignmontreal.com/en/new-in-2013" target="_blank">Luc Laporte</a> to look and feel like it's always been around. It's a beautiful airy room! As you walk in you feel like you have been transported to Paris to a busy brasserie.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">After checking the menu, I decided that I wanted to have the "Salmon Tartare with yogurt and Mujjol caviar" as an appetizer. I had read that the salmon tartare here was one of the best in the city and therefore, I wanted to try it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">It was a very good salmon tartare. Not as good as the one I had had at <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMdOmUuwLSX6SxrqVjgPeb0hWnvVEa04KcZuJWulJT4LE14vunt9qBMRe3QyALOdYqCd7onAtzVMHIy-5Pr3mPrUTMyOkWIvwuTs2s73O3ihv-ZauXY5GTagUfWRt15Jw5JxjW1Zsn9Ns/s640/Montreal14.jpg" target="_blank">Garde Manage</a> but still it was very good. I thought it needed a little acidity but other then that it was delectable. I truly enjoyed this appetizer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">For my main, I picked the "Braised Beef Cheeks a la Bourguignonne".</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">This was absolutely delicious. Meaty, hearty and full of flavour. The meat was melt in your mouth moist and delectable. The mashed potatoes were lovely. The green beans perfectly cooked. The sauce was full of flavour from the bourgogne and the lardons of bacon. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">On our way back from Quebec City we decided that we needed a simple meal...nothing too fancy...so on a drizzly night in Montreal we opted for Schwartz's smoke meat sandwiches. Schwartz's is an institution in Montreal and no culinary trip to the city would be complete without at least one visit to this famous deli.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">After finding parking on one of the busiest streets in Montreal we stood in line with other foodies and restaurants patrons waiting our turn to sit at communal tables and partake of this legendary smoked meat. After about 20 minutes were were shown in to our table and our orders were taken in a brisk yet friendly manner. This is not a restaurant were you sit and linger enjoying your friends or family. This is a busy place where the idea is to order, eat, pay and get out as quickly as possible so that the people standing in line can get in to do the same.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I ordered a diet coke to drink. I opted out of the famous cherry coke...I'm very particular about my soft drinks! We split an order of fries as a side and I ordered a smoke meat sandwich (you can pick lean, medium or fatty - we picked medium).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Any opportunity that we have to enjoy Langdon Hall is a great opportunity! Last year we were unable to experience Holiday Tea because it was sold out before we were able to book but I was on the ball this year and managed to snare a reservation! So on Boxing day...Edgar and I took the 5 minute drive to Langdon Hall!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Tea was served in the Orchard Room in a building across the courtyard from the main house. The smell of burning wood filled the air as we were shown to this adjacent building by one of the friendly Langdon Hall staff. The room was open and bright and the staff were very attentive. Tea was the only thing being served in this room.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">The Afternoon Tea itself consisted of two types of scones - Sugarplum and Buttermilk Scones served with honey butter, house made preserves and Devon cream. The savouries consisted of "Potato and Herb Shallot on Puff Pastry", "Ham and Gruyere Croissant", Egg Salad on Herb Country Loaf" and "Turkey and Cranberry on Rosemary Milk Bun". The Sweet aspect included "Hazelnut, Spiced Orange Macaroon", </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">"Dark Chocolate and Rose Opera Cake", "Lemon Curd Cake" and "Sable Breton".</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Tea was served in one of the adjacent buildings, in the Orchard Room. It requires a less formal walk and entrance than having it in the Conservatory but with equally sweeping views of this beautiful property. The room is large, covered with windows in two of its sides but lacks a bit of the "ambiance" and feel in comparison to the main building. This room does allow for more capacity and there were a quite a few empty tables throughout the meal. In comparison we couldn't get a reservation last year.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">At the top of the list were the delectable "Ham and Gruyere Croissant", the "Hazelnut Spiced Orange Macaroon" and the "Sugarplum Scone", especially when topped with the Devon cream and house made preserves. Special mention also to the "Turkey and Cranberry on Rosemary Milk Bun".</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>The Verdict:</b> Always a special treat and great service at Langdon Hall. Despite it being just around the corner from our residence, it still gives us the feeling of being away somewhere special with every visit. Our main server Ana was exceptional and extremely attentive.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">This last Sunday we drove into Hamilton not quite sure of where to grab a meal. After checking out the Urbanspoon App. we decided that we would give <a href="http://www.memphisfirebbq.com/" target="_blank">Memphis Fire Barbeque Company</a> a try since it was so highly rated. However, what we didn't expect was that it was in the middle of nowhere...literally. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">After a scenic drive. we came upon this barbeque joint which had been showcased on Food Network Canada's "You Gotta Eat Here" with John Catucci. It reminded me a bit of Flesherton's "The Flying Spatula" to be honest.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">We walked in and where seated at a communal long table in the middle of the small room. After reviewing the menu...I opted for a Diet Coke and set about studying the menu.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">We decided to share the "Slider Combo" to start. This consisted of one "Nirvana Moo", one "Pulled Pork Sandwich with Smokehouse sauce" and one "Beef Brisket Sandwich".</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I have to say that I enjoyed this very much. The brisket sandwich was really good. I also liked the pulled pork sandwich quite a bit But my hands down favourite was the Nirvana Moo burger. This was super tasty and delicious. I also discovered that it is not available to purchase separately from the slider combo.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">For my main, I ordered a "Whistle Dog" with a side of "Lori's Mac and Cheese". The whistle dog consisted of an all beef hot dog covered with diced bacon and shredded Cheddar cheese. I opted to get it with mustard and ketchup.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Overall, I thought this was a really great place. I would actually like to return Monday to Wednesday to try their fried chicken. If you are out Stoney Creek way...give this place a try.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Memphis Fire Barbeque Company..the adventure of trying to find this place was half the battle. Why this BBQ place is put under Hamilton eateries on Urbanspoon when it's located in Winona, 30 KM from Hamilton's downtown is beyond me. Well...at least the drive helped increase the appetite that I had been carrying for a couple of hours.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Typically unattractive from the outside, this eatery could very well be a miss by many people. It is; however, popular and judging by the number of cars in the parking lot might be a good start. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The interior has no affiliation to the exterior of the building. It is well appointed, spacious and bright with hints of a classy 50's diner but much more updated and fun.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As you walk in there is a souvenir stand that doubles as a host stand and someone behind it can show you to your seat. The seating is predominantly rows of tables which lacks privacy but gives the establishment a familial, comfy feel. I started by ordering a Rickard's White but clearly the beer of choice here is Steamwhistle given all the advertising on the walls and outside.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I was a bit underwhelmed by the menu and even though there were a fair number of selections, nothing was really making me jump out of my seat. We then decided to share some food as that made sense to be able to try more dishes. The Slider Combo was a pulled pork sandwich with smokehouse sauce that was very flavourful and messy (as most tasty things should be). The sauce was good and not overwhelming as some smokehouse sauces can be. The beef brisket sandwich was also good but the brisket felt dry and not as flavourful as I usually like it. Lastly, the "Nirvana Moo Burger" was the surprise I didn't expect. Juicy, packed with flavour and melts in your mouth. A must try but unfortunately not available outside the slider combo. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For my main I took the waitress advice and ordered the Big Chef Burger. Great recommendation as it is indeed a great burger. Big juicy patties topped with ranch dressing, onions tomatoes, sweet pickles, aged cheddar and diced bacon. I can add that the diced bacon is the cherry on the top on this burger, a must try in this establishment.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>The Good:</b> Great BBQ spot, friendly staff and a family approach to BBQ joint.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>The Verdict:</b> Worth the drive for sure but depending on how far you would have to travel. The food is plentiful in portions and the traditional BBQ feel is present in all the dishes we tried. Great place to stop in on the way to or back from Niagara.</span><br />
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EATmangerCOMERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02057427479841779743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618657551918980889.post-32607751673542029702014-10-26T15:50:00.000-04:002017-01-10T16:57:21.544-05:00Chef in a Box<b><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">181 Brant Road</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">We recently drove by Chef in a Box on our way home from Brantford and I noticed a lot of people standing around what use to be an old gas station. This made me think that something was up...but I just filed the information away. Then friends of ours asked us if we had tried Chef in a Box. Of course the gas station turned "food truck" of sorts. So this last Friday we took the 12 minute drive to Chef in a Box and let me say...it is awesome.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">We opted for a few things to try...we ordered the "lobster mac and cheese", "pork belly double cheese burger" and the "baked meatball sandwich". We also added a "maple creme brulee" to our order.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Let me start with the lobster mac and cheese...in a word...awesome. Big chunks of lobster in a three-cheese alfredo sauce with a panko crust. It as creamy, delicious and well seasoned. Most importantly this was a bargin at $10.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">The pork belly double cheese burger was juicy and delectable. This was a really good burger. I really enjoyed it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">The baked meatball sandwich was also quite good. This was my least favourite of the three things I tried but when you are comparing it to the deliciousness of lobster mac and cheese and the scrumptiousness of the burger it is easy to see why. Having said that...it was still a really good meatball sandwich.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I am really glad that Edgar talked me into the maple creme brulee. This was dessert heaven. Incredible smooth and tasty. An excellent creme brulee.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I had an opportunity to speak to the owner/chef, Jason Gibson about his culinary experience and how Chef in a Box is his "retirement plan". What a nice guy. I would say that Chef in a Box is a gourmet food truck with really amazing food. Go give it a try...believe me, you'll thank us for this tip.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">One look at the online menu for Chef In a Box is enough to get anyone that genuinely loves food pretty excited. Then you find out that it's a food truck of sorts, sits on an abandoned gas station and a local chef is the brains behind it and not only the curiosity peaks but your mouth will also water.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Arriving at Chef in a Box you get the idea that this isn't your average food truck and definitely not your average setting for a food truck or establishment. Taking advantage of the old gas stations location is a genius move and maybe one of the reasons why there is always a line up when I drive by it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The menu boasts some pretty impressive food choices that range from "Lobster Mac and Cheese" for $10, 4 choices of Poutine, Pork Belly and Tur-Duck-Hen burgers and Maple Creme Brulee for dessert. Lots of options that would easily make a "foodies" top choice dishes list.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">On a breezy Friday evening, just before their closing time, we decided to get a few dishes to share and a dessert to top things off. Packed in to-go containers, the food was as appealing as if it was served on fine china. The location does have a few picnic tables for those wanting to eat "on the premises".</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Starting with the Lobster Mac and Cheese I would say that it was top notch. Generous pieces of poached Lobster laid among the macaroni noodles and the three cheese alfredo sauce. The dish feels light but filling at the same time and it is plenty for a one person serving. The texture that comes from the panko bread crumbs on top put this dish to another level. I would probably find it hard to locate another lobster dish that rivals this one, coming from a food truck.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The next dish was the Pork Belly Double Cheese Burger and overall it is a filling, tasty and well thought off burger. The pork belly comes in the form of a topping to the two flame broiled burger patties. Served on a kaiser bun and topped with onions, pickles and tomatoes, this burger is a joy to eat.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Lastly we had the Baked Meatball Sandwich. This sandwich was my least favourite of the day but was still good. The marinara sauce was actually very good and not overpowering as I usually find. The meatballs made of beef, veal and pork are baked and served on an Italian roll with melted Mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses on top. Tasty but missing something to elevate it to the quality of the other 2 dishes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For dessert we had the Maple Creme Brulee. I really should just leave it at that as the name itself says it all...heaven...but I will point out that it was even better than I expected.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>The Good: </b>Great food selection from the most unlikely sources, friendly staff and a great location with amazing visibility.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>The Bad:</b> That great location happens to be a drawback as well as many people don't venture towards those parts unless they need to. They need to now...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>The Verdict:</b> Truly a "foodies" dream for a quick bite or take-out. A gourmet version of a food truck without the Bistro location that you would expect this food to come from. A must try in my opinion and only less than 10 min south of Cambridge.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">We finally tried the new <a href="http://mothersrestaurants.com/" target="_blank">Mother's Pizza</a>! I think that for most of us having dinner, it was an attempt to return to our youth. You see Mother's Pizza once existed in Cambridge before it closed in 1989 and went away for good leaving a lot of people with only memories. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">We were some of those people...when I had heard that Mother's Pizza was reopening and that they had picked the old Kelsey's location as one of their new restaurants, I was thrilled. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">This new restaurant opened in April, 2014 to huge line ups going out the door. That was the same situation six months later. We arrived with some friends for an early dinner and were lucky enough to get a table.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Our server took our drink orders right away...I was glad that they had Coke products, so I ordered my usual Diet Coke. After studying the menu, I decided to order from the Mother's Classics Menu. This meant that along with my entree, I could also have a choice of soup or salad (house, Caesar, or Greek), fresh baked garlic bread and a scoop of spumoni ice cream.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I decided on the Lasagna (described on the menu as onions, mixed peppers, mushrooms, meat sauce, fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese) with a Caesar salad.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">The Caesar salad arrived...it came in a small side salad bowl. The salad was actually quite good. The croutons were huge and it was covered in bacon.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">The lasagna was nothing like it was described on the menu...I didn't see a single mushroom or pepper or piece of meat for that matter. It was okay...not great...just okay. My homemade lasagna is so much better to be honest. In fact, the frozen lasagna I buy for a quick dinner is even better. Okay, I think you get it...not great lasagna...disappointing is actually what I should describe it as. I just expected better. The piece of fresh garlic bread that came with the lasagna was tasteless...worse garlic bread ever.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">The <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spumoni" target="_blank">spumoni</a> ice cream was actually quite good. I don't think you can go wrong with spumoni ice cream.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I don't get it. As I was leaving, I looked around. The place was packed. There was a crowd of people waiting to get in. WHY? Was it nostalgia that was bringing these folks in? I can honestly say...it's not the food and I will definitely not be back.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I will start off by saying that the nostalgia piece was practically nonexistent with me, as I grew up in Europe and only know Mother's Pizza from trying it once in one of the 5 times I visited Canada as a tourist. I recall liking it but then again I practically loved everything about this country growing up, so not a very good gauge.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The structural place is still the old Kelsey's for all intents and purposes, just revamped and with a more inviting feel to it. Lineups and waiting times are still predominant in this establishment as the public seems to still be flocking to it 6 months after it opened.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b>I was very glad they had Mill St. products and started off with my more than usual Organic pint. As I browsed the Menu I hesitated between choosing between items from the classic menu or just having Mothers traditional pizza. In the end I decided to stick to the classics and ordered the Veal Parmigiana. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">With the classics you get a choice of soup or house salad, Greek salad, or Caesar salad, fresh baked garlic bread and a scoop of spumoni ice cream.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My Caesar salad was very tasty, fresh and topped with big tasty croutons and lots of bacon bits so a great start to the meal.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As my entree arrived, a different waitress yells out Chicken Parmigiana to which no one responded as there was no such order. I proceeded to tell her that a Veal Parmigiana was ordered and she tell me, yes that's what I have in hand. I didn't actually really need to cut into the meat to know that it wasn't veal but I did anyway just to ensure it. They promptly took my plate back and by the time I got my food back from the managers hand, most people at the table were practically done and it's never a good thing to eat your meal alone in a full table.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Veal Parmigiana was hand breaded fresh veal, fried golden brown, served with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, fresh tomato and fettuccine noodles. I found the veal a bit dry and the cheese melted over it was what was giving it most of its taste. The noodles were well cooked but the marinara sauce was very bland. The garlic bread was not any better, lacking flavour and probably why they push for you to upgrade melted cheese garlic bread.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Overall the restaurant itself looks nice and given that this was a lot of people's favourite restaurant in the 80's, it will continue to bring massive amounts of patrons, looking to relive those moments of their childhood.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>The Good:</b> Our waitress was very attentive and pleasant, the restaurant boasts an inviting and warm atmosphere and the menu is extensive. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>The Bad: </b>Food was not great by any means, mistakes happen in orders but own up to the mistakes instead of trying to make customer eat the wrong food. Every one in our table of 7 was disappointed with the food.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>The Verdict:</b> I sat there baffled at why this restaurant was so full and that is all the time. Are we hurting that much for restaurant choices that this is the only thing that comes to mind? Is it still the novelty after only 6 months? Is it the nostalgia of what it represented to people in the 80's? I still would like to try the pizza as it may give me a different outlook on the food served but on this day I didn't so I can only blog about my experience and not what could have been. As I write this blog post the approval rating of this restaurant is down to 26% on Urbanspoon, so I feel like I'm not alone in the disappointment that came from this experience. Maybe what was good in the 80's was just good for the 80's or maybe we just remember things from our childhood differently now that we are "grown ups".</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I have loved wings since I was a kid and my parents would drive to Niagara Falls, New York to do some shopping. This would inevitably end with the family having lunch at the food court at the Rainbow Mall and an order of the best wings ever. </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">As I grew up, friends introduced me to another Niagara Falls institution - Honey's! Good wings became something that I quickly associated with our friends south of the border...after all, they were called Buffalo style wings! Manny's Wings and Juniors soon showed up. Then our area got Wild Wings and Wings Up! There was no longer the need to drive south of the border to enjoy really really good wings. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Recently, someone mentioned that Wacky Wings had opened in Brantford...we were in the area and decided to give them a try. </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Wacky Wings is a family fun zone...there's wings and a video arcade in a huge complex on King George Road. Its clean and new and rather nice.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">We were shown to our seats right away and I noticed that it was filled with families celebrating birthdays and other special occasions. We were met by our server who quickly took our drink orders. They serve Coke products so I was a happy girl and ordered my usual diet coke.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">After studying the menu, we decided on 3 pounds of bone in wings...that way we could get 3 different flavours to try out and still have wings to bring home. We opted for Medium (the sauce of my youth and my personal favourite), Honey Garlic with Southwest Ranch and finally Smoked Tequila Lime. We also opted on a Taco Supreme Poutine (topped with seasoned ground beef, shredded cheddar cheese, gravy, drizzled with sour cream and green onions).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">The wings are crispy and nicely seasoned. The medium are the orange colour of my youth. With just the right amount of zing. The honey garlic with southwest ranch have a nice sweet and smokey favour to them with the cooling affect of the ranch. The smoked tequila lime surprised me a lot...these were really nice. You could get hints of tequila and lime with every bite. Very very good.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">The poutine was really good. The fries were fresh and crisp. The seasoned beef was delicious and combined with the cheese, gravy, sour cream and green onion it was perfection. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">We ended up packing up about a pound of wings to take home but we still managed to find room for dessert. You see, I had noticed that they had something called Sweet Campfire Sticks on the dessert menu. Who can go wrong with funnel cake rolled into "campfire sticks" and fried golden brown, tossed in cinnamon sugar and drizzled in caramel sauce and served with whipped cream. In a word...heaven! Warm, delectable bites of sweet dough. Incredible.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Overall, Wacky Wings is a great place for a family occasion or just getting together with friends. The food is great and the atmosphere is fun.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This large complex's front door is oddly on the side of the building but you still can't miss it when driving by as the building is quite large. Wacky Wings reminds me a lot of another local institution - Moose Winooskies. Take away the Moose (and Moose related items) and centre your menu around mostly chicken wings and there you have it, a wing fun complex geared for families.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As I stated, this is a large complex and it's separated into 2 main areas, the Playdium Arcade in the back and the eating area in the front. We will centre this post on the very large eating area that spans 2 floors. Below there are a few separate areas, all with accessible large screens in which you can follow any sporting event going on at that moment. There are tables, booths and an area surrounding the bar for a more pub-ish experience if desired.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We sat in one of the booths and were promptly greeted by an attentive waitress. After putting in our drink orders we went on to browse through the wing extensive menu. There are 100 different flavours for the wings and they are separated by their "hotness", starting with the no heat, then up the ladder with mild, medium, hot and you must be crazy (hot)!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The menu is mostly wings but not just wings. There are also burgers, wraps, ribs, salads and a good selection of each of those. On the drink front, there are over 10 beers on draft and the option of having an 80oz team pitcher, complete with pouring spout and all. I ordered a pint of Mill St. Organic to go with my meal.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To start, we ordered a large Taco Supreme Poutine. This plate of poutine comes topped with seasoned ground beef, green onions, gravy, shredded cheddar cheese and topped with drizzled sour cream. The large version is big, feeds easily two and it was delicious at every bite. Highlights are the fresh ground beef and the sour cream that tops it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For the wings we selected; 1 pound of "Medium" wings, 1 pound of "Honey Garlic with Southwest Ranch" and finally 1 pound of "Smoked Tequila Lime". The Medium were quite good, with a slight bit of hotness but barely detectable. My favourites hands down was the Smoked Tequila Lime wings. They were crisp, well seasoned and left you with that great tequila flavour after taking a bite out of them. I was not a huge fan of the Honey Garlic with Southwest Ranch, something about that flavour that didn't agree with me, maybe because they are so different than the honey garlic that I'm use to.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The wings were quite filling and we ended up having to bring some home for a snack later on. I should add that the wings were served with carrot sticks and blue cheese.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>The Bad: </b>A family outing will not come cheap with burgers starting at $11.99, pizzas at $19.99 ($15.99 for the basic) and wings at basically $1 each.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>The Verdict:</b> It's a great place for birthday parties, team gatherings or just a good meeting place for wing aficionados. The capacity is almost infinite given the amount of space and the menu caters to practically anyone.</span><br />
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was our third year attending Organic Advocates Feast of Fields. It also marked the 25th anniversary of this organic food event. As we drove into King on this beautiful Sunday afternoon, we knew exactly what to
expect - excellent organic food and drinks and that's what was delivered!
Organic Advocates - Feast of Fields event was held at Cold Creek
Conservation Area in the Township of King, a beautiful area
north of Toronto. We were blessed with gorgeous weather by the
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="background-color: white;">As we walked onto the field, I spotted some familiar favourites right away like; Steam Whistle Brewery, Mill Street Organic, Bernardin, Wanda's Pie in the Sky, Lailey Vineyard Winery and Forage Restaurant. I was quite excited about what lay ahead. So with my trusty linen napkin and wine glass in hand...we ventured forward.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="background-color: white;">Everything tasted great; however, as always there was a few favourites that stood out...Ana Olsen who had paired up with Bernardin had lovely white chocolate and black pepper scones with a gorgeous blackberry preserve. Vertical Restaurant's Giocomo Pasquini's grilled albacore tuna crostini with a wonderful tomato, caper and bbq corn salsa was exquisite. The orange and saffron madeleines from Madeleines - Madeleines, Cherry Pie and Ice cream...in a word...heaven. Wanda's Pie in the Sky's Wanda Beaver had delicious Italian Plum bars (OMG). The jerk rabbit sliders from Wild Burger Inc. were also delicious. But I would say that Bruce Wine Bar's potato rosti with smoked trout was superb and probably the show favourite for me. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Ana Olsen was this year's celebrity chef and although the website mentioned that Ted Reader was due to be there...I missed the boisterous BBQ king. I can honestly say that I missed the lovely Carl Heinrich or the super cool Albert Ponz<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">o</span> the most...these two added a lovely quiet star appeal and those in the know truly appreciate their talents. I hope they return to Feast of Fields soon.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="background-color: white;">Overall, the 25th Anniversary of Organic Advocates Feast of Fields was a success. I truly appreciated the opportunity to once again cover this event and experience an afternoon of wonderful food and drink. Here`s to 25 more fabulous years.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This has grown to be one of our favourite events to cover for all the apparently obvious reasons. When you put together an event that includes some of Ontario's finest organic growers and purveyors, microbreweries, caterers and bakeries, topped off with celebrity guest appearances and cooking demonstrations, the outcome can only be a roaring success.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Some of the usual suspects and favourites were at hand, displaying their products in a very attractive and pleasant way, always ready to explain their products and services. Part of the appeal to this event is exactly that, the interaction with the actual people behind some of the products that you consume daily and the opportunity to experience and engage those behind it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: center;">Some outstanding restaurant displays were also at hand, giving us a short but tasty preview of the magic that goes on in their establishments. Special mentions go to Bruce's Wine Bar's Trout Gravelox Potato Rosti, Giacomo Pasquini of Vertical's Albacore Tuna Crostino, Forage's delicious crab cakes, Wild Burgers amazing Jerk Rabbit burger and Maple Cured Pastrami sandwiches by Tundra Restaurants.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A celebrated fixture at this event is Wanda's Pie in the Sky. Not only for the amazing pies created and served but also by the presence of Wanda herself. There was no shortage of public interest for wanting to taste her delicious desserts but also to be able to "talk shop" with Wanda and her crew. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The event this year was bigger and more varied than ever before. The amount and variety of vendors at this event seems to increase yearly and only get better. This year felt a little less "star studded" as far as celebrity chefs is concerned (even though there were some) but was surprising given that it was the 25th anniversary of the event. In the end, this event is all about the product and the people behind it and less about the flashy celebrity chefs, even if they do play a part in the event's success.</span><br />
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EATmangerCOMERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02057427479841779743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618657551918980889.post-64780529621730342772014-09-11T14:03:00.000-04:002017-02-21T14:05:30.578-05:00Abigail's Tea House<b><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">2 Main Street South</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">I am always on a proverbial hunt for a tea house so that we can enjoy a lovely high tea. This last Saturday, my darling husband suggested that we find a place and go for high tea...but where? That is always the question. After a little bit of research I found out about <a href="http://www.abigailsteahouse.com/" target="_blank">Abigail's Tea House</a> in St. George. There mobile website really didn't offer too much info other to show a few pictures of what they had in store for us. But that was enough to grab my attention.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">When you arrive at the beautifully painted green door be prepared to enter an Alice in Wonderland tea parlor...or at least that's what it felt like to me. The room is a mix of hot pink, green, yellow, peacocks and chandeliers hanging inside bird cages. Perfect!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">We were greeted by Ivine who owns Abigail's along with his lovely wife Lorene. It was named after their daughter Abigail. He showed the three of us (yes, our child loves tea and has been going for High Tea since he was in the womb)to a lovely table for three and took our drink orders. It was my usual Earl Grey for Ethan and me. After reviewing the menu, we opted for High Tea (really what else would we get).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">The pimento cheese spread was so good and the curried chicken salad was delicious with its dried apple slice and vidalia dressing. But as I quickly finished up this portion of my high tea, I waited patiently for the tea tray. I love a beautiful tea tray with its dainty sandwiches and lovely desserts.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">In the main street of the quiet town of St. George sits a house that stands out from the rest. The vibrant green door is a perfect prelude for what awaits you inside. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The setting of the tea house might as well be a backdrop for Willie Wonka's chocolate factory. It is vibrant, colourful, fantasy like even but above all, very classy and warm. The menu has quite a few choices for tea packages but we had only one thing in mind and it was High Tea.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Before I had a chance to even look at the menu, I ordered Egyptian Chamomile tea for myself. It was clearer than I remembered from the last time I had it which was I believe at Langdon Hall. My tea came in a mirrored teapot that I found out was the teas house's latest acquisition in their vast array of colourful and stylish tea pots.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">We started off with a pimento cheese served with a few assorted crackers. The cheese was extremely good, with the expected spice from the pimento but it never felt too spicy. The spread worked well with all the crackers provided.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Next, we were presented with a serving of chilcken waldorf salad with cucumbers. This was not my favourite part of the meal, the spice in the chicken salad was spot on, but I didn't enjoy the texture of the salad at all, and the cucumbers did very little to add to it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Then came the main attraction, the beautifully decorated, colourful, eye popping three-tiered tea tray. It was a work of art </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> in a lot of ways </span>and looked so nice that as I took the pictures I almost thought it was too perfect to eat but thankfully my stomach prevailed over my eyes and off I went.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The delicate and fluffy scones were terrific and when especially tasty when they meet the spread of fruit preserves or Devonshire cream supplied. Along with those came some fruit (grapes and fresh cut strawberries to be exact). On top sat an assortment of delicious cookies and squares...unfortunately, I left those for last and couldn't finish them in that sitting.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">On the bottom tier sat the highlight of the day. An assortment of finger sandwiches, mini wraps and beautifully crafted hors d'oeuvers. Special mention goes out to the heart shaped mini sandwiches that were a delight at every bite. These sandwiches were filled with chocolate, topped with cream cheese and fresh strawberries on top and very few words if any, fit the bill to describe them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>The Good:</b> Beautifully decorated and inviting room that is complimented so well by the specially crafted sweets and sandwiches served, and topped by the kindness and warmth of the owners.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>The Bad:</b> Wish it was in a bigger city or closer to me but the small location does add to its charm.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>The Verdict:</b> As far as Tea Houses are concerned, this is maybe the one that impressed me the most lately. Everything looks and feels so perfect in the room. The experience can be described as an effortless but intentionally choreographed service that never feels uptight or rigid but just right and effective. I strongly believe that the right formula has been found for the perfect Tea House in a small town such as St. George.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Del's Enoteca Pizzeria was formerly known as Del Dente. It is part of the Charcoal Group and a personal favourite of mine. Once upon a time in our desolate region there was even less choice then there is now and Del Dente was the place to go to for all those special occasions...birthday, engagements, anniversaries, etc. But as new and different restaurants opened up...it got placed in a small recess of my brain. So this last week when we were trying to figure out where to have dinner with friends and little light bulb went off and I remember Del Dente...only it's not called Del Dente anymore!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Del's Enoteca Pizzeria is the reincarnation of Del Dente...it has a new menu, new look but it has kept the tried and true features. When I called to make a reservation for 7 people on Friday night at 6 pm, I was initially told that they couldn't accommodate us until 7:30 pm but when I explained that we had children and that time wouldn't work...they bent over backwards to make it happen. I was very impressed. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">When we arrived, the first thing I noticed was that the wonderful sign that hung facing King Street East with the kitchen utensils was gone. I was a little disappointed since I had always loved that sign...however, when we parked I noticed that they had recycled part of the old Del Dente sign and had indeed used the utensils near the entrance. </span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">The interior is also new and nicely decorated. Loved the vespa parked by the washrooms. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">We were shown to our table and were greeted right away by our server Jesse who was friendly and prompt. She filled our water glasses and asked if we wanted anything else to drink. After discovering that they served Coca Cola products, I ordered my usual Diet Coke.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">We were then visited by the Manager, Jesse. It seems that Jesse plays soccer with Edgar...it really is a small world. Our server brought over the famous flower pot bread and a couple of savoury butters and the manager Jesse sent over a couple of appetizers for us to try. The first one was the Mozzarella Frico. This which consisted of crisp mozzarella, tomato sugo, </span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">olive oil and fresh herbs.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">After studying the menu, I had opted to try the Veal Marsala. It is described in the menu as veal cutlets, caramelized onions, mushrooms, </span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">wilted</span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"> baby spinach, spaghetti with garlic oil and fresh herbs with marsala cream sauce.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">This was blow your mind good! Best veal marsala that I have had in a really long time. So incredibly tender and delectable. The spaghetti was cooked perfectly and the marsala cream sauce was just so lovely. It was well worth the $24 price tag. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">The sorbet was light and lovely. The cannoli was so fresh and delicious. But the show stopper was the lemon tart. The best lemon tart that I have ever had...definitely the stuff of dreams or at least my foodie dreams!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I loved our dinner at Del's Enoteca Pizzeria! What a great dinner...it won't be ages until we return again.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Revamping an old classic is always a tall order and I'm sure re-inventing the early success of Del Dente was on the forefront of The Charcoal Group's mind with this make-over. The restaurant now called Del's Enoteca has a totally different feel than it did before even though the space still kept the familiar layout and overall look. It feels fresher, more sophisticated and brighter.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Bringing Mark Andrew Brown (Chef de Cuisine) with his experience from the Breadalbane Inn and from teaching at Stratford Chef School is a great move and probably the reason that the focus is so high on local fresh ingredients.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">We were shown our table quickly and the waitress was prompt in welcoming us and taking our drink orders. As I looked around, the room was filled with people enjoying themselves and that seemed somewhat oblivious to the background music that was a bit loud for regular conversation. After our drink orders went in, I had a chance to take a better look around and admire the nice new decor.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">As I was browsing the menu, it was nice to see that not everything was changed in this restaurant. The hot bread in the clay pot survived the renovation and that was motive for joy, I really enjoy that bread and especially with the variety of spreads available for it. We were treated to some appetizers by the manager Jesse Corrall and that started our night off on the right foot. "Mozzarela Frico" with tomato sugo. This crispy mozzarella was perfect in consistency and the tomato sugo was very good. This was a bit different from the normal typical Italian sauce that we are used to but just as good. Olive oil and fresh herbs topped the plate for added taste.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For my entree, I ordered one of my favourite not Italian (but sounds like it should be) dishes, the Tetrazzini. Luisa, the Italian Opera singer for which the dish is supposed to be named after would have been proud. This was also the dish that I cooked when I proposed to my wife, so it holds a special place in my heart.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The dish was well presented, smelled great and completely covered in Parmesan at my request. This dish was made with fettuccine, generous pieces of herb roasted chicken, a combination of portobello and cremini mushrooms, fresh herbs, marinated tomatoes and a creamy yet subtle cream sauce. The pasta was perfectly cooked. It wasn't stuck together even though large amounts of Parmesan were present. I truly enjoyed this dish and it will rank up there with some of the best tetrazzini's that I have ever had (but slightly below my own of course)!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Unfortunately, we didn't get to try the pizza this time around but the reviews I heard about the "Stone Heart Oven" pizza were very good. A must for our next visit.</span><br />
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<b style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85098); font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Good:</b><span style="background-color: rgba(255 , 255 , 255 , 0.85098); font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Well made food, very good service and an ambiance to match.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>The Bad:</b> Background music was a bit loud and I missed the old "Learning Italian" tapes playing in the washrooms.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>The Verdict:</b> Successful renovation with a great injection of life into a tired concept. The place feels alive and the change in cuisine, concept and ingredients add to the success of this place. The atmosphere is lively yet refined enough for a date night.</span></div>
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EATmangerCOMERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02057427479841779743noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618657551918980889.post-70395874053366325902014-08-14T12:16:00.002-04:002014-08-14T12:16:28.596-04:00Le Prieuré<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><b>7 Place du Chapitre</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">When we booked our South of France trip, we knew perfectly well that we would be adding some new posts to this blog! Afterall, French food is incredible and we wanted to share with our readers why we love it so much.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">To be honest, I actually kept French food as my number two favourite foreign food after Spanish cuisine (of course it goes without saying that Portuguese food is what I consider food of my homeland and my overall pick) until I had lunch at Le Prieuré. When I was doing research for our trip, I stumbled upon Le Prieuré in the town of Villeneuve-les Avignon across the river from its famous neighbour Avignon. The setting is what captured my attention. It looked gorgeous and I wanted to eat there. I should also mention that this is a Michelin star restaurant...so, of course I knew that the food would be excellent as well. And it put French food back on top as my favourite type of foreign food.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Getting to Le Prieuré which translates to the priory was not an easy feat but when we reached the parking lot, I looked around and smiled...it was so worth it. The sweetly scented garden leads you to a gorgeous manner house which houses the hotel and restaurant. We were met by a hostess that seated us inside the beautiful dining room. We were then served by a team of 5 wait staff.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I began with a glass of Clos des Cimes "Prieuré". I have grown to appreciate a good glass of red wine. I had always heard that as your palate matures that you will grow to like a bolder red. I have steered away from tannins in the past but this wine was magical for a lack of a better word! The finish was chocolate...I have never had a better glass of wine in my life!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">These included a lovely fried risotto ball, the most delicious salmon and citrus cream bite and a carrot wafer. This was a lovely start to our meal.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">The kitchen sent out a gorgeous gift - a "Cream of Fennel Soup".</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">This was rich, creamy and almost sinful. Just a wonderful tease of what lay ahead.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">This was delectable. It was served cold. The sweetness of the prawns and crab worked very well with the saltiness of the caviar. It felt decadent eating this appetizer and every single bite was pure pleasure.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">(Grilled Chop, Candied Breast and rolled Saddle, eggplant cannelloni with mint and sweet garlic)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I was a little worried after I picked this main. Although I enjoy lamb...I like it when it's done right. Why was I even a little concerned? This was perfection on a plate. The lamb was perfectly cooked and absolutely delicious. I really enjoyed the eggplant cannelloni which was sweet and lacked any of the bitterness that can be associated with eggplant.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">We had been warned by one of the wait staff that the dessert would be the show stopper. And it did not disappoint. Calamansi is a type of citrus often used in Asian desserts. It resembles a tiny decorative orange but the flavour is similar to lemonade with a tangerine essence. This was a chocolate, coffee and citrus masterpiece. I think I shed a tear or two as I enjoyed this beautifully presented piece of culinary art.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">One of the sommeliers had suggested a sparkling rose to go with the dessert.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">This was a perfect choice. It was the perfect accompaniment for the chocolate of both desserts.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">With our bill, we were presented with a beautiful little gift of sweets. </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">This consisted of coconut marshmallows and beautiful cherry bonbons.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I find it hard for once to put into words the amazing experience that was dining at Le Prieuré. If I could plan and dream about the perfect lunch in the perfect small town in Provence, France, I'm sure it would be very close to what I actually saw, ate, drank and experienced in the town of Villeneuve-les Avignon.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The setting is perfect even as you drive into the parking lot. The tree shaded lot serves as a preface to what hides behind the walls surrounding the actual hotel and restaurant that sits where an actual Priory did in the 1300's.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The walk to the restaurant itself is magnificent as you stroll through the immaculately kept gardens, the pool and the outdoor sitting portion of the restaurant.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Every detail is carefully tended to and perfection seems to be the norm at every table and place setting. From the embroidered napkins, to the silver utensils, you feel that you are somewhere special even before the first bite. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As we perused the menu, we received an incredibly beautiful treat in the form of hors d'oeuvres. Fried risotto balls, carrot wafers and a delicate bite of salmon and citrus. The presentation was great and the taste surpassed it. (Image shown above on blog.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My appetizer of choice this day was the "Half Brittany Blue Lobster Roasted in a Shell then crusted with a slightly Salty Butter (Borage flower and sauteed spinach, reduced juice)" As much as the picture depicts the colour, complexity and beauty if this dish, it unfortunately does not do it justice compared to seeing it and tasting it in person.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Generous bits of lobster submerged in reduced juice and foamy spinach surrounded by edible Borage flower seemed complex but yet so simple. Textures dominate the palate and the flowers added to the extra sensory experience.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Again, the presentation was flawless and extremely appealing. The fish was so soft and moist that it melted in your mouth with every bite. The slightly pan seared exterior of the fish didn't take anything away from its softeness inside and the Albers shellfish as a topper was divine . The French caviar sat on a bed of pureed fennel and potato complimented the fish perfectly both in texture and flavour.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For dessert, the selections seemed to be all around chocolate, more chocolate and with more hints of chocolate. I chose the "Pure Caribbean ganache served in a Chocolate Case </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">(Exotic fruits and lime bitter cocoa sorbet)". As the picture shows this was a work of art and highlights the restaurants reputation for elaborate desserts. The lime bitter cocoa sorbet had edible gold leaf on it and the passion fruit jus surrounding the chocolate base was a punch of flavour. The surrounding chocolate case completed the look very well.</span><br />
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<b><br /></b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>The Good:</b> Impeccable customer service, amazingly executed dishes and flavours to match are a rare winning combination that this restaurant exudes so effortlessly.<br /><br /><b>The Bad:</b> It's expensive (but well worth it) and the waiter failed to tell us that we couldn't have the lunch special (prix fix) because it was a bank holiday.<br /><b><br />The Verdict:</b> One of the best gastronomic experiences of my life. This bucolic restaurant sets a standard that is hard to beat or even reproduce. Using only seasonal produce they serve artistic yet simple dishes that are executed to perfection. Customer service and the setting are for lack of a better word, out of this world.<br /><b><br /><br /> I give it 4 1/2 out of 5 Olives as rating</b></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">We just wanted to advise everyone of a great upcoming event that celebrates everything organic! Organic Advocates presents their 25th Annual <a href="http://www.feastoffields.org/index.html" target="_blank">Feast of Fields</a> event. The event is being held at Cold Creek Conservation Area in the Township of King. Directions are <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/preview?ll=43.919693,-79.707873&z=13&t=m&hl=en-GB&gl=US&mapclient=embed&q=43%C2%B055'10.9%22N+79%C2%B042'28.3%22W%4043.919694,-79.707865&source=newuser-ws" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">This is a fabulous opportunity to </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; line-height: 18px;">experience different organic foods and drinks prepared by fantastic chefs, breweries, wineries and artisans. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; line-height: 18px;">Check out the list of exhibitors </span><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><a href="https://www.mtiley.com/feastoffields/exhibitors.aspx" target="_blank">here</a></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; line-height: 18px;">. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; line-height: 18px;">Ticket are $100 a piece or $90 a piece for groups of 10 or more (online or by phone) to the event and included admission to the event, all day sampling from the different chefs, breweries and wineries. It also includes farmers market admission where you able to do further sampling and purchase goods. There is all day entertainment. This year a <a href="http://www.feastoffields.org/contest.html" target="_blank">silent auction</a> has also been added. Each guest will receive a gift bag which includes coupons, magazines and the Feast of Fields annual cookbook. Purchase your tickets</span> <span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><a href="https://www.mtiley.com/feastoffields/Order.aspx" target="_blank">here</a></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; line-height: 18px;">.</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">It's always nice when you can have an adults only dinner with friends who appreciate food as much as we do! This last Saturday was adult date night. After some thought, I remembered that I had been wanting to try <a href="http://jakeandhumphreys.com/">Jake & Humphreys Bistro</a> in New Hamburg for some time.<br /><br />The restaurant is housed in a old red house on the main strip in New Hamburg. As we walked into the old foyer, we were greeted by our server who showed us to our table. The restaurant was filled to capacity. But it did not seem crowded or too loud. I liked the ambiance of the room the minute I sat down.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Every time I dine in New Hamburg I have a pretty good experience so I was expecting more of the same. I usually encounter great unpretentious food prepared with care and featuring a lot of local ingredients which puts the New Hamburg dining scene at par with other Ontario cities for local fare.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Jake and Humphrey's is your typical house adapted restaurant venue with a mix of charm and close quarters that add to the ambience and mystic of the experience. I ordered a Rickard's Red while browsing the menu, this was mostly because I did not recognize any of the featured craft beers explained by the waitress but I recall the list of availability seemed to be short.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For starters, I ordered the "Butter Seared Scallops with Julienne Vegetable Salad served in a sesame soy dressing". When encountering words such as butter sea scallops in the same phrase, it is hard to look at anything else and I was drawn to it automatically.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The scallops were seared to perfection and even the slight burnt marks on them didn't take away for their moistness and taste and it actually added texture. The julienne vegetable salad was arguably the best I have ever had and that's admitting that I'm not a huge fan of this salad usually. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This dish was fresh, light and perfect for a hot summer evening in the country.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>The Verdict:</b> Again the food speaks volumes in New Hamburg. Food selection was good and the food was well prepared and flavourful. A great place to visit and try some of the good dishes coming out of this kitchen.</span><br />
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EATmangerCOMERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02057427479841779743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618657551918980889.post-91882628682253314782014-06-07T11:47:00.002-04:002017-01-31T12:39:05.308-05:00Marcelo's Italian Restaurant<b><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;">1-2435 Eagle Street North</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: small;">Our awesome neighbours Rob and Rosanne have been talking about <a href="http://www.marcelos.ca/" target="_blank">Marcelo's</a> forever. Basically about how they are regulars and how fabulous the food was...that's all I needed to hear...fabulous food. I can honestly say that Italian food is not my favourite cuisine but when it is done right it can be marvellous and that is what I was hoping with Marcelo's.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: small;">Marcelo's is located in a strip mall on Eagle Street North. It's very unassuming. When you walk into Marcelo's you enter a nicely furnished room and you are greeted by the Marcelo's wife, Rodi who will show you to your seat. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Marcelo's has been on our radar for quite a while but we somehow never got around to try it. Granted that Italian food is not the top of our list but we do occasionally find good Italian experiences.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Marcelo's has an unassuming front facade but feels very Mediterranean inside. The open kitchen as you walk in to your right is a very nice touch and feels very inviting. Inside the dining area, you'll find the expected Italian style decorations like wall sconces, niches and faux old style plaster walls.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">We were promptly seated with our friends and given our menus to peruse. The menu is extensive with the typical Italian dishes, both traditionally Italian and a couple of the expected "North American/Italian" dishes to satisfy some customers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>The Good:</b> Good food and service and friendly atmosphere.<br /><b>The Bad:</b> The fake exposed brick decor is unnecessary for an Italian feel.<br /><b>The Verdict:</b> Well executed food and gracious hosting make this place a welcoming and family friendly place. It's good to have a good Italian Restaurant in this town as so many don't live up to the exceptions.<br /><b>I give it 3 1/2 out of 5 Olives as rating</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">As most of you know, our goal is to find new and exciting places to blog about in Ontario and well, the world! As of late, we have been looking for places close to home...we often go to <a href="http://tipsareincluded.blogspot.ca/2012/03/camp-31.html" target="_blank">Camp 31</a> for dinner in Paris, Ontario and as we drive through this lovely town a few restaurants have caught our eye. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">So last Sunday, Edgar and I decided to drive to Paris and visit the Cedar House Restaurant. Unfortunately, we did not have a reservation so they could not accommodate us until much later in the evening. We opted to try <a href="http://stillwatersplateandpour.ca/" target="_blank">Stillwater Plate and Pour</a> instead. This is in the same space that Kenu was once housed. This is Matt Cummings' restaurant (he also owns Cobblestone Public House Restaurant down the street) and the chef is <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/topchefcanada/bios/-/48075/story.html" target="_blank">Chef William Thompson</a> of Food Network's Top Chef Canada. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">The restaurant is on the top floor of 61 Grand River Street North and has an amazing patio with sweeping views of the Grand River. Our son Ethan loved the fact that we were seated next to a window that he could stare down at this large fast moving river. Our waitress came to introduce herself and take our drink orders. I had studied their <a href="http://stillwatersplateandpour.ca/cocktails/" target="_blank">cocktail menu</a> in detail but opted to keep it simple and have water instead. I know boring!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">After studying the <a href="http://stillwatersplateandpour.ca/sunday-brunch/" target="_blank">menu</a> some more...and some more...and some more...there was a lot to pick from but I can honestly say that nothing was really calling my name. Edgar actually pointed out "the Buffalo Mozzarella Stuffed Meatball Noodle" in their Bowl Dishes section of the menu. This consisted of "seasoned and stuffed ground chuck meatballs simmered in a fire roasted tomato sauce over Italian pappardelle noodles topped with fresh basil and shaved grana padano cheese". This was served with a slice of warm artisan garlic bread.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">This is a vibrant dish. The colours are amazing. The flavours are fresh and lively. The noodles were cooked perfectly. The meatballs were the star of this dish, just as I had expected. These are delectable bites of meaty goodness.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">When this desert showed up quite a while after we ordered it, I must say that it didn't look at all like what I was expecting. It simply consisted of three oval shaped white chocolate covered pieces of semi-fredo. The first bite quickly made me forget any reservations that I may have had. This was incredibly good. I easily understood why it's called an award winning dessert.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I have to say that the food at Stillwater Plate and Pour was excellent. It's fresh and flavourful! That aspect of the meal definitely did not disappoint. What did disappoint was the slow and at times inattentive service. It might have just been an off night...I'm willing to give them the benefit of the doubt. I think this place would be amazing on a warm summer night out by the river. I think you need to try it for yourself!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">My first glance was positive as you walked in the restaurant. Nicely decorated walls, open spaces and an open kitchen as you walk in. There is a terrace just off the main dining room that surely would be popular in the warmer months. In addition to those spaces, Stillwaters also has a phenomenal large rooftop multi-purpose patio that can serve as additional dining space but perfect for private functions.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">To start, I ordered a </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Rickard's Red and found myself browsing the menu for longer than expected. I chose the </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Steak Sandwich - a tender hand cut AAA strip loin served "open faced" on garlic artisan bread topped with sautéed forest mushrooms and Yukon gold matchsticks. The steak was slightly more done that I'm used to for medium but still within the range of what a medium cooked steak should be. The food tasted fresh and the plating was minimalist and simple. The garlic on the bread and matchsticks on top were a nice addition of flavours and textures.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For dessert, I had a hard time choosing so in the end we ended up sharing "</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Chef Will's Award Winning Triple Chocolate Semi-Fredo" - a semi-frozen mousse with white and dark chocolate accents. This dessert was very flavourful even for a non-chocolate lover like myself.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>The Good:</b> The space is bright and inviting and the food was good. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Breathtaking views enhance the experience. Staff was very inviting and pleasant.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>The Bad:</b> Service at times was inattentive and menu selection although large lacked some flair.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>The Verdict:</b> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Great addition/renovation to the Paris food scene. The overall experience was good and the patrons are treated well. Lots of options for seating and views highlight this perfectly placed restaurant.</span><br />
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EATmangerCOMERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02057427479841779743noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618657551918980889.post-13305368312630118762014-04-21T12:31:00.000-04:002014-04-21T12:31:04.831-04:00Fat Duck Gastro Pub <span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><b>210 Kortright Road West</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">We are always on the quest for new and interesting places to eat near home. This is often easier said then actually done. But this last Saturday we found one such place. The restaurant's name is actually funny if you are a foodie and are familiar with the chef Heston Blumenthal! It's funny because unlike its Michelin starred British namesake <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fat_Duck" target="_blank">"The Fat Duck"</a>...this Fat Duck is a gastro pub serving quintessential British pub fare in Guelph, Ontario.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">We walked into a Premiership soccer game blaring on the big screen television and the sounds of yelling observers. This really could have been anywhere in jolly old England! We were seated right away at a booth away from the happening bar area and ensuing soccer game.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">After studying their drink menu, I decided that I wanted to start with their namesake beer..."the Duck Lager". Our waitress had informed me that his was a hoppy brew with citrus notes and I gave decided to give it a go.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Edgar and I decided to share an appetizer, the Black Bean Dip. It was served with grilled naan, chopped veggies, crumbled feta and jalapeños.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">This was really tasty. The black bean dip itself was very flavourful. It was topped with a tomato relish, jalapeños and crumpled feta which added an extra boost of flavour and heat. I really enjoyed this appetizer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">For my main, I decided on the "Curried Chicken Pie" served with sweet potato wedges.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">This was so delightful. I know that the Brits have a love for anything Indian and this dish just proved it! The chicken pie itself was packed with chicken and veggies in a nicely flavoured curry. It was topped with a lovely yellow curry reminiscent of a true British pub curry. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I was way too stuffed for dessert so I didn't even check it out. Overall, this was a great lunch. The Fat Duck is a nice new addition to our restaurant roster.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Let me start by saying that I'm not a huge fan of British pubs. This is not because I'm not a huge fan of Football(Soccer), or beer or hanging out with my mates but mostly because in many of them the food just seems sub-par or very bland. Thankfully there are good exceptions to the rule and those are usually found when the chefs get creative, stir away from an all British food menu and also when they incorporate England's best food import, Indian cuisine.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Fat Duck is a relatively large gastro pub with a few different sections, the bar, the dining room (which part of it serves also as a private party room), the fireplace room, the darts room and when in season, their nicely appointed patio. The menu choices are plenty and showcase a certain flare with lots of choices inspired by international dishes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I started with an ever so predictable Mill St. Organic beer, I know, I know, I seem obsessed with this beer and usually have it anywhere they serve it. But I find it irresistible especially on a hot day and it goes very well with food. While browsing their menu I couldn't help looking around and noticing the decor, it is well appointed with a a great mix of period furniture with some more modern and industrial accents such as their cool hanging lights.</span>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For an appetizer, we shared the "Black Bean Dip" at the suggestion of our waitress. This consisted of grilled naan, cut veggies, jalapenos and crumbled feta surrounding a generous portion of the black bean dip, which is way to big to be consumed with the small naan that is given and the veggies supplied. At an additional $1.99 we ordered another naan to be able to finish the dip. The dip itself was very well made, with perfect spreadable consistency and plenty favourful even without the jalapenos.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For my main, I ordered their special of the day which was the "Pork Belly Sandwich with lettuce and tomato". I am a huge lover of anything pork and pork belly is no exception but I can't recall the last time I had it in a sandwich. The presentation was very inviting with the sandwich cut in half, displaying the layers of goodness awaiting a bite. The brontosaurus like fries (sweet potato in my case), are both very visually appealing and extremely tasty. The sandwich was great with a plethora of flavours with every bite. The components of the sandwich just collaborate very well as does the BBQ sauce that bonds it all together.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The experience at the Fat Duck felt very similar to a lot of pubs I have visited. The flow of return visitors, most of them locals and I'm sure regulars, bring this place a sense of community and family. This is definitely illustrated in the amount of people that came to their rescue during a sprinkler incident earlier this year, when many of the patrons donated their skill, time and money to get the place back together in time to re-open for the superbowl. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>The Good: </b>Great food, inviting spaces and good service.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>The Bad: </b>Limited draft selection, having to pay $1.99 for an extra piece of naan and no one addressing the continuous loud cursing going on in the bar area while the dining room had elderly and children in it.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>The Verdict:</b> With food a cut above the usual British Pub fare, good service and an inviting decor. it's no wonder that this place has been a hit with patrons for seven years. It sits above your regular British Pub experience and the food elevates it to a great place to eat. A must try.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>I give it 3 1/2 out of 5 Olives as rating.</b></span><br />
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