I was initially interested in Globe Bistro because of the locally sourced ingredients, and had read some positive reviews, but I am seriously regretting wasting a Saturday night and birthday dinner there now. We went as a party of 10 on November 21, 2009, and every diner agreed that the food was bland at best, and service was slow and inattentive. Perhaps for some the decor will be enough to fool them into thinking they are experiencing 'fine dining', but if you are someone with even a somewhat educated palate there are certainly better choices in Toronto in this price range. There were no balance of flavours, little creativity and not one wow. I make better food at home.