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| - The County General is so good, I still get flashbacks of my meals there. It's like having dinner at your grandmother's cottage with inventive ingredients and perfect flavours.
For starters, it's a great brunch spot. Anywhere in Toronto where brunch is served well, you can bet it's pretty darn good. Be prepared to wait for brunch, sometimes for lunch and dinner. Be sure to ignore the overworked servers, the screaming babies, the loud music, the overdressed hipsters and anyone else who is huffing and puffing for the line. It's definitely worth it.
My favourite brunch item (which they no longer have, likely because it was seasonal and winter) is the pork belly hash. Perfectly flavoured, right moist taste with the potatoes and served with their homemade ketchup. Second best item is the famous buttermilk chicken thigh sandwich. The avocado chutney is perfect on that sandwich. A warning though on their eggs benny, the peameal is smoked and can be a bit dry, which might not suit everyone's tastebuds.
Also, to note:
BEST ROASTED BONE MARROW in a NON-FRENCH RESTAURANT!
Definitely check it out during Happy Hour, along with the pork belly trio and bun. What they are trying to do at County General is akin to a Momofuku take on flavour pairing, especially with pork.
As much as I love their menu, the tacos are not the best, so stick to your hearty protein plates and enjoy the plentiful alcohol selection. I would recommend the limeade in a Toronto heat, and ask for a warm rummy apple cider if it's chilly outside. Sailor Jerry is ok on its own, but I would recommend digging into their great selection of Rum & Bourbon for a real treat.
On a parting note, the coffee is served in a really cute cup, just the way it would be served at home.
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