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The headquarters for the company I work for is in the building, however the parent company is based in San Francisco. Down the street from our office there is the American Grilled Cheese kitchen, which I thought for some time was the pinnacle of Grilled cheese perfection.
Turns out I was wrong. It's right here in Toronto.
I came by at about 2pm, after the long lines, and am happy that I did. Things seemed to have calmed down, and while there was some confusion about what I was ordering (really need to teach their team what chutney is and how it's made!), I had an all day breakfast with bacon that simply blew my mind.
The sandwich itself had just the right amount of oil/butter. I think people not used to *true* panini grilled sandwiches might find it "greasy", but they're comparing it to their home grilled cheese, not the awesomeness coming out of a grill.
The cheese was excellent. Sharp, aged cheddar is key, and it hit the mark, perfectly. The bacon had some great flavour to it. While I'd even suggest slightly stronger flavouring to offset the sharp cheese, that's more a personal preference thing than anything else. Really? It was excellent as-is.
But I think what amazed me the most was how well they captured that west-coast San-Francisco vibe in the restaurant itself. I think honestly that it will take a bit of getting used to for Torontonians - but as someone who visits both coasts regularly, I have to say without question that their product, presentation, and modern appeal are *exactly* what interest me in a restaurant.
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