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At the celebratory anniversary dinner, a bunch of lucky media and VIPs were treated to a round of hors d'oeuvres and a fabulous tasting menu. Here's an overview of what we had:
Tuna, Halibut & Seabass Kabob with Guacamole, Tzatziki and Endive
A little hard to be lady like with this one, but the fish was pretty moist and tasty so I didn't mind diving in.
Foie Gras with Lemon, Chili and Halvuh on Pecan Pastry
I enjoyed the balance in textures between the buttery foie and the crispy pastry.
Beef Carpaccio with Parmesan and Arugula Pesto
My favourite bite of the day, this here was packed with savoury salty Mediterranean flavours. Addictive.
Asparagus and Pea Risotto
A stunning green hue and a nicely cooked risotto. More please.
Appetizer Trio
Persian Grape Leaves (Stuffed with Dried Mint Rice, Tenderloin, Tomato Hearts, Lemon, Mint, Pine Sap on Lebanese Sumac Tahina and Red and White Quinoa Tabule)
Duck Confit Pastilla (Coconut Cream Mash, Date Honey, Sesame Paste, Pomegranate Reduction, Pistachios)
Shrimp Falafel (Tzatziki Feta, Pickled Vegetable Tartate, Hummus Masabaha, Aji Panka, Herb Tahina)
Hard to pick a favourite, but I loved the duck pastilla. I remember having a very similar dish in a Moroccan restaurant in Jerusalem and I loved the combination of savoury and sweet. Imagine a baklava but with meat. Awesome.
Mains Trio
Halibut (Whipped Fennel Cream, Quinoa Tabule, Spanish Almonds, Sweet Arisa, Lemon Pesto, Syrian Olives, Baby Artichokes, Oka, Lemon Raki)
Crispy Quail (Mung Bean Pods, Mango, Chili, Candied Garlic, Root Veg Tartare, Pineapple Reduction)
Miami Ribs (Ginger, Garlic, Mint, Date Honey, Orange Juice)
Yum, there is not many things more delicious than Miami ribs, especially when glazed with sticky sweet aromatic goodness.
Mini Nutella Parfait (Frozen Nutella Cream, Caramelized Banana, Crème Anglaise, Salted Pecan Brittle, Tuile)
My biggest complaint was that the portion was too small! The nutella cream was lusciously silky and when contrasted with the salty crunch of the brittle, I was in absolute #foodporn heaven.
Fig Kataiv (Crisp Kataiv Pastry Layered with Spiced Mascarpone, Figs and Pistachios)
Another amazing dessert- it's actually hard for me to pick which I preferred. Here, the crispy light pastry caught a generous serving of honey like a web, while the layer of creamy mascarpone helped balance its sweetness.
I am so glad I gave Mideastro Yorkville a well deserved second chance where I got a better glimpse into why its so well liked. Mideastro Yorkville is located at 27 Yorkville Avenue (between Bay and Yonge Streets) and is open Sunday to Thursday 5:00pm - 10:00pm and Friday and Saturday 5:00pm - 11:00pm. Check them out here or follow them on Twitter @MideastroTO.
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