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| - Fire on the East side is a gem of a place just off noisy, dusty Yonge Street. The decor is well done--very chic, yet not unwelcoming The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, though it can take some time for food to come out of the kitchen. The food never disappoints and is often really delicious. On my most recent excursion I tried the Cajun mac n cheese. I wasn't expecting much--I usually prefer my mac n cheese to be unadulterated--i.e., macaroni + cheese--but this slightly spicy variation was creamy, with a bit of a crunch and a little bite. The only thing I didn't really like was what looked like a nest of deep-fried bacon on top. I know: how can I possibly complain about deep-fried bacon? But it was just too crispy and fused together and was difficult to eat, with little taste. It might not have been bacon, but I couldn't really tell from the taste what it was. My guests tried the salmon--nothing left on the plate--and a salad with tofu, which I wouldn't have gone near with a four-foot fork, but she seemed to enjoy it.
I recommend FOTES for brunch as well. Again, the food is delicious, and their homemade hot sauce for your eggs is a real treat.
I keep meaning to try FOTES on a night when they really open up the bar and the place, which is at the edge of the village, really gets lively.
Oh--one of the nicest patios in the area, too.
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