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| - This place is fantastic. Richmond Station is conveniently located behind The Bay on Richmond Street, downtown Toronto. We went for lunch and was "forced" to sit at the bar since there was no table seating at 12:15 PM (good sign, in my opinion). I had the prix-fixed lunch of the carrot ginger soup -- which was velvety in texture and simply delicious and the entree was their pot roast, which had slices of nice meat atop a parsnip puree with accompanying gardiniere and roasted fingerling potatos. My husband had the Station Burger, which at first glance is smaller in appearance than your typical burger, but it was just the right size in the end. The accompanying fries were very well cooked as well. The cracker jack dessert is THE dessert to order -- a sticky toffee pudding, crushed peanut brittle and popcorn ice cream. YUM! I have to say, though, the best thing about our experience there was meeting Chef Carl Heinrich, a total cutiepie winner from Top Chef Canada Season 2, and sitting right next to us, was a current contender for the current Top Chef Canada Season 3. Chef Carl came out of the kitchen just to say hello and meet an adoring fan (me) and he couldn't have been more charming. The staff at Richmond Station is also what will keep me going back for more. Attentive, efficient and kind. This place has everything going for it.
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