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| - There is nothing like true Italian food- simple, unfettered dishes that allow the quality of the ingredients shine through- and Terroni is one place that I always love to visit when I am in Toronto- especially the location on Queen off Bathurst. So when a fellow visitor told me the had never been, it was a perfect excuse to visit once again.
We started with a melt-in-your-mouth beef carpaccio, which was accented with generous shavings of nutty Parmigiano Reggiano, a sprinkling of peppery baby arugula, and drizzled with just the lightest touch of fruity extra virgin olive oil.
And that was only the beginning. I savoured the fresh clean taste of my pappardelle with lamb ragout, which was served purposely sans Parmigiano so as not to mask the flavours of the ingredients. Of course, though- having no self control, I HAD to sample my dinner companion's duck confit ravioli, which was equally deliciously simple.
The real test? My favourite- ask the server to do a pairing with my dessert- a lemon custard tart. Instead of a standard coffee drink (which most go with because it is the easy way out, although still delicious), chose for me a delicious Amarro- which went perfect with my fluffy, yet creamy lemony treat, and what I would have chosen as a sommelier.
Once again, I was reminded of why I really love this great Toronto staple. I can't wait to go back!
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