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| - I walked by this restaurant many times and stopped in my tracks by the enticing aroma permeating from within. I finally tried it and WOW! The food is spectacular.
We had a veggie bannock--which is just a sandwich. Although I know what a bannock is and realize the bread from the sandwich is "the bannock", I was expecting a type of pot pie. Still, it was a really delicious sandwich! We also had the tofurkey cutlet which was AMAZING. It is not the brand Tofurky sold in grocery stores, for you vegetarian savvy out there. It's just tofu. It's not breaded (thank goodness) but is smothered with mozzarella cheese--admittedly a first for me after 21 years of being meat-free [note, I started very young; I am not very old]. It is served with the most delicate quinoa and a very strong salsa which I think was loaded with horseradish. I hate horseradish but totally finished this! Alone, each component was good but together it was a magical symphony. The chef is a genius.
The sweet potato fries deserve their own separate paragraph. They are the BEST SWEET POTATO FRIES in Toronto!!!!! First, they are the perfect french fry shape. They are long rectangles--not shoestrings or tiny little nubs that you can find at other restaurants in the city. Second, they are fried to perfection. Third, they are fried with herbs which gives them an amazing flavour; not to mention the fried herbs are pretty tasty. Fourth, they are generously sprinkled with high quality sea salt. Fifth, they are served with a spicy mayo that has a real zing. Again, each component is good on its own but together they create magic.
On the downside, it was a little pricey. Overall, the price of the meals weren't bad but the portions were a bit small for the price. So, I have concluded this must be one of those high-end restaurants. :) The sweet potato fries however are perfectly priced.
The decor is breathtaking. Very rustic and industrial. I found myself really looking at the architecture and appreciating the time spent on every detail. They also have take away for lunch, which is great for people who work in the area.
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