I think Brockton General is Toronto's best kept secret. The entire evening was great from start to finish.
I hadn't heard too much about BG prior to my recent visit, but certainly had no idea they served up such a killer meal. Their new chef, Alexandra Feswick (formerly of Earth up in Rosedale), delivers perfections with each dish that leaves the kitchen.
The place is small but brimming with charm. All of the courses are served on mismatched china plates and the beer is served out of ice cold mason jars. There is a warmth in this space that makes it feel like home.
For dinner I started with the roasted asparagus wrapped in bacon and served with a fried egg sunny-side-up. Wow, the asparagus and egg yolk was superb in texture and taste; adding bacon is a no brainer - it tastes great with everything. For my main I ordered the flank steak. Grilled to perfection, it was incredibly succulent and flavourful. It was served with roasted red peppers, potato salad made with creme fraiche, and a deviled egg. Does anything say summer more than potato salad?! I think not.
The BG would be a great place to go for a good meal with a few friends, or on date night with your lover.
Honourable Mentions:
- Bourbonade! The perfect mix of Maker's and lemonade to sip during the summer months
- daily menu displayed on a large roll of butcher paper
- cute front patio to enjoy a summer cocktail or a whole meal of food...