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| - I visited Cafe California for lunch on a Friday during Winterlicious.
I've been once before in the summer and both times were impressed by the decor which changes to match the season. Winter includes arrangements of evergreen and painted tree branches. I wonder if they hire an interior decorator?
Although we'd not made reservations, we were seated right away at one of the few tables without a reserved sign on them. It must have been so busy because of Winterlicious.
From their Winterlicious menu I had the Spring Rolls, Beef Tenderloin & Mango Stir Fry, and Chocolate Mousse Cake. I would describe each of the portions as small but together did satisfy my hunger. The two spring rolls were good, but the dipping sauce was your standard plum. The stir fry was interesting, with slices of carrot and mango along with the beef and basmati rice, but not amazing, as the soya sauce was a bit overpowering. The Chocolate Mouse however was great; not too much mousse and thus not too heavy.
Our servers/greeters were all very friendly, professional and most importantly made us feel comfortable as they seated us, took orders and served. The owner also stopped by our table midway through the meal to greet us and ask what we thought of the food. One of my co-workers joked politely about the smaller portions but the owner very genially and without hesitation offered to bring him another serving. Although my co-worker didn't take him up on the offer, the gesture was appreciated.
I would, and probably will return to Café California.
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