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I've eaten here in the past, but I wasn't all that wowed, so it's been a while since I last visited. And I don't know if the chef, kitchen staff, or management changed, but I'm floored by how much this place has skyrocketed. Not the best place in Toronto, but miles beyond what it once was, and certainly a new favourite.
What has always stood out to me in the past is the Local's unique, warehouse-turned-restaurant and trendy-meets-rustic atmosphere. I've seen it tried a million times and a million ways, but this place has it down to a science. The comfy booths, shabby chic lighting displays and rooftop patio finished off with string lights combine perfectly, and it's just a nice place to be.
For appetizers we ordered the fried calamari to share, and it was great. I mean - fried calamari is generally great, but this particular dish was especially so. If done incorrectly it is easy for calamari to come off as bland and lacklustre, but this was quite the opposite. It was a well seasoned and perfectly spiced, not to mention the sauce. It was creamy with a hint of spice, and paired incredibly with the calamari as opposed to overpowering it. So, sufficed to say, an excellent start.
From there I ordered the Tuna Club Sandwich, while the person I was with ordered the chicken tacos. Oh boy.
When I took the first bite of the tuna club, I nearly dropped dead. I really didn't come in expecting much, but I was so, so wrong. The tuna was fresh, well cooked, and wonderful, the avocado was delicious, and the pickled onions provided the perfect dash of flavour. Further, the cheese was fried onto the bread, giving it slight grilled cheese undertones, and the hint of bacon was the perfect compliment to the meal. And every ingredient came together in perfect balance to create one mind-blowing dish.
In short? Order. It.
Plus - what a spectacular contrast it was to Knuckle Sandwich.
As for the chicken tacos, they were just as amazing. The chicken was perfectly spiced, the vegetables were fresh and flavourful, and the sauce was beyond delicious. Honestly, I could have eaten that stuff with a spoon. Do note that they were quite creamy because of that (and thus rather heavy), but it worked. Oh my goodness did it work.
All of this comes together to create a vibrant upscale pub that will draw you in with it's decor, and keep you with it's to-die-for food. If you're looking for lunch, dinner, or even brunch (which they have a menu for), this is definitely worth a drop by.
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