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Food: 3.5
July 5 2013 marks a great day in Toronto. The beginning of Summerlicious!
My friend recently told me what a wonderful experience she had at Mistura a few weeks ago, and was eager to go back. It was a no brainer for me, as I'd watched Chef Massimo Capra on television for several years, and was always curious to try his food.
Low and behold, within minutes of being seated I saw Chef buzzing around the room greeting his guests, before he whisked himself back into the kitchen. Is it just me or is it really nice to know that a TV Chef makes the time to cook in his own restaurant? Love his commitment!
Here's what we ate:
1. Summer chopped salad with marinated vegetables, oregano dressing and shaved Parmigiano
This was by no means revolutionary, but it was tasty. The vinaigrette was acidic (which I typically like), and there was a nice combination of greens and vegetables. Compared to many of the other apps I spotted tonight, this one was a little more substantial in portion.
2. Layered marinated watermelon with Ontario feta cheese, watercress & aged balsamic dressing
While beautiful in presentation, this dish wasn't as flavourful as I had expected it to be. It could be that the watermelon wasn't ripe, or that there was a lack of contrast between the sweet melon and salty feta.
3. Pan seared orata fillet served with crispy panella and pesto salad with tomato salsa
Can we talk Panella people? For some reason while I was looking at the menu before tonight I kept thinking "Panzanella". I am glad that I was mistaken, because this was the bomb! A Sicilian Fry Bread made from Chickpea Flour. Just delicious, and a great accompaniment to the delicate fish.
4. Slow roasted Ontario leg of lamb with caramelized onions, potato salad & local summer vegetables medley
My friend and I are big fans of lamb and were both excited when this dish came out. The lamb was on the gamier side, and while it was a bit much for my friend, I didn't mind the flavour. After eating it with the other accompaniments on the plate, we liked it more. However, I did find the meat to be a little on the tough side, despite being cooked medium.
5. White chocolate panna cotta with espresso sauce
GET THIS! The best part of the meal hands down. There was just enough gelatine in this Panna Cotta that it had ever so slight of a jiggle, but immediately gave way to a spoon. Luscious, creamy, delectable! Probably the best Panna Cotta I've had to date.
6. Seasonal fruit tart with chantilly cream
So this was my friend's dessert. Let's just say she didn't want to share, haha. She absolutely adored the combination of flavours on this one.
I would really like to come back to Mistura to give their regular menu a go one day. I have a feeling that it could possibly affect my current rating in a positive way.
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