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  • Even with Reds just a few short blocks away at Yonge & Gerrard, Via Vai will be my new go-to for a nicer dinner or after-dinner drinks in the Bay/College area. It's not "fine dining" by any means, and fits in the classic toronto "casual fine dining" genre, but lets just say I wouldn't be comfortable walking into there in sweatpants. From the leather benches and table tops to the cutlery and wine shelf, the all-white decor takes a leaf out of Solange Knowles' wedding. On first glance, you'll find the space similar to the Momofuku complex on University. The restaurant is housed in a floor-to-ceiling glass box, a couple community tables, and bright sunlight streaming in during the day, it's a similar vibe to Shoto. Being said, there's a definite unique twist brought by the massive artwork installations, graffiti-ed cement (and noticeable lack of hipsters). Cocktails are priced very reasonably ($10-15), and obviously there is an extensive wine list. On the cocktail front, there's nothing revolutionary going on here, but the "Italian Garden" was refreshing and tasted like spring. The "Italian Breakfast" was a twist on an Old Fashioned, but for what should have been a classic cocktail, fell a little flat. The meat and cheese platter offered a great selection, and came with fried dough sticks, some apple, and fig slices, some pickles, and pureed accompaniments. We tried the Funghi pizza and pacceri pasta. The pizza was served hot, thin, and crispy, right out of the wood pizza oven, was topped with a great blend of various mushrooms, and had none of the greasiness that seems to plague white pizzas across Toronto. The pasta is the only reason why Via Vai isn't getting a five rating here. The sauce packed a spicy, garlicy punch, but the pacceri pasta itself seemed doughy and undercooked. The service here is attentive and friendly, and as the evening progresses, the space naturally gets darker and becomes the perfect place to catch up with your girls over a glass of wine, or continue your date with some after-dinner drinks. Despite the undercooked pasta, I'll be looking forward to trying the branzino and the tirimisu at my next visit. HHHH - four hedgehogs out of five bit.ly/1dIcPdw
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