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| - Totally solid brunch spot. I am always on the lookout for great weekend brunch places (that either take resos or do not have crazy line ups) and will now add L'Ouvrier to the list. Came here on a saturday at 11:30 and it was busy but we were able to get a table for 4 no problem.
The menu is not your typical standard eggs benny etc., although they do have a classic breakfast with eggs/sausage if that's what you want. But there are some interesting options like half a dozen New Brunswick oysters, tuna tartare (I believe this doubles as an appetizer on their dinner menu), or my choice - potato rosti covered in a large arugula salad with smoked salmon. Portions are on the smaller side, and prices are on the higher side, so I would delegate this place to a place to treat yourself or take out of town guests rather than a regular hangout. Food itself was very fresh and presented nicely. The oysters came with 3 different sauces made in house that looked delicious! Since portions were small, we also shared their fresh baked lemon citrus scones with creme fraiche and homemade peach jam. Total comfort food and the jam had big chunks of real peaches. One DC also had the cookies and cream panna cotta - quite tasty too!! (The other dessert options were a flourless chocolate cake or key lime pie, in case you were wondering). For drinks, they have french press coffee, nice espresso drinks, and Mighty Leaf teas.
Aside from the good food, the reason I give this place 4 stars in because of the lovely ambiance and excellent service. L'Ouvrnier means the workman (taken from a line in George Orwell's "Down and Out in Paris and London") and the large black and white photo of chefs at the back dominates the minimalist white room - it's cool yet unpretentious. It's bright and sunny for brunch and I'd imagine it'd also be a cool spot for drinks at night with the big square bar at the back of the room. The decor looks like something out of a design magazine and is complemented by mismatched china coffee cups and saucers, with hot pink accents here and there. The space is spacious enough so you aren't inadvertently eavesdropping on your neighbours (compared to nearby Bent or spots like Terroni). Our server was exceptionally thoughtful and sincere - something truly refreshing in the Toronto dining scene. We never felt rushed and were able to linger as long as we wanted.
I am interested in seeing what it's like for dinner. According to the website, they have a 6 course tasting menu for $50 per person.
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