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| - Shocking how empty this little gem is.
In the heart of the entertainment district, this spot remains virtually empty just before a Blue Jays game. We arrived early expecting a crowd, so it was a complete surprise when we were able to pick any table in the house. Hey Toronto, if you're looking for a sandwich before the game, I recommend giving this place a try, just across the street from Hooters and the Cineplex.
We enjoyed our first time at Corned Beef House (CBH as they call it). As someone who has eaten corned beef and smoked meat for many years, I can say with some level of authority that this place has it going on, if it's deli meat you're after.
Our server was Brittany, and she was delightful. A little quick to want to clear our table, but hey, that's just initiative, right? Anyway, she tends the bar in her spare time.
We had the corned beef and smoked meat - 10oz sandwiches. Don't let the names fool you, and don't get anything smaller than the 10oz, that's what we had, and while it was just enough, we probably could have gone bigger.
Both meats were excellent, living up to Montreal or New York City standards. The rye, while it kept together until the last bite, was a bit thick, and I prefer mine with caraway. But nonetheless, it was fresh, and the meat was outstanding.
We had platters, so the usual suspects came along for the ride: fries, coleslaw, dill pickle. Frankly, I wasn't expecting a dill, and it was great. The coleslaw - standard fare - and posed no surprises, and the fries were nice and crispy, just the way I like them.
Had dinner with a bottle of Boylan's cream soda - just the way deli was meant to be enjoyed!
P.S. If you don't like mustard, be sure to tell them or it's coming on the bread. Brittany asked us in advance, phew :)
P.P.S. The notes on the side say "beer and wine only", but they do have a full bar.
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