I was leafing through Wikipedia when I came upon this definition of a bistro: a small restaurant serving moderately priced simple meals in a modest setting. This will suffice for Brownstone. It's a cozy space with Mediterranean vibe that serves largely Greek and Italian cuisine.
It's located at the corner of Yonge and Gloucester which is just north of Wellesley subway station. The restaurant has lots of seating and its well-suited for groups. The deliberate lighting and casual atmosphere also makes it a suitable choice for a date.
The food here isn't too thrilling. I opted for the grilled (versus fried) calamari, and it was a bit dry and overcooked. It was served with a sweet sauce that helped somewhat. They certainly do better with drinks. There is a full bar, and there appears to be drink specials every day. $4 Creemore on Tuesdays, $5 Sangria on Wednesdays, $6 martinis on Thursdays, and happy hour from 4-6pm where you can get cheap apps with a drink. Me likey.
Though nothing blew me away about my Brownstone experience, I can freely admit that this is a small restaurant serving moderately priced simple meals in a modest setting.
Obligatory Title Pun: I've been dancing with Mr. BROWNSTONE.
Menu Readability: Not sure why they are leatherbound, but yeah, they have a menu.
Need to mention: They have a lovely south-facing patio.
What this place teaches me about myself: GNR rules.