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| - Went to Barque for brunch on a Sunday. Food Network was filming 'You gotta Eat here' so I knew right then and there that we were in for a treat. The place filled up half an hour after it opened so luckily we got there upon opening because we had a party of 8. If you plan on eating here for dinner I suggest making a reservation (if they allow) because this place will sit around 40 people max.
For the menu, well that's the best part and it's just brunch. Some items popped up and said 'EAT ME' and they were the: Barque Benedict (cornbread, poached eggs, beef brisket with hollandaise sauce), Pancakes (smoked duck, yeah that's right, duck!, blueberry compote), and Caramelized Apple French Toast (with brie cheese and cinnamon crumble). While I was deciding on what to get, one of the waiters writes on a small chalkboard 'special of the day - rack of baby back ribs with salad and fries'. this decision just got tougher. I decided that this place will need another visit, at least. I eventually went with the Benedict because I was feeling for eggs and I wasn't disappointed. It was just made to perfection even the cornbread was great. the beef brisket was tender and delicious. Oh, and it comes with a salad on the side.
Other item I tried: Smoked Candied Bacon - it sounds super delicious AND it is. it just depends where you bite onto it. you can taste the strong seasoning at the ends of the bacon which wasn't so great but overall, still super delish. Also, a friend of mine ordered a caesar and it had candied bacon on the rim and sides of the glass. I went on ahead and started picking them off the glass when he was done with the drink.
Overall, the food was amazing and i'll definately be back for dinner (menu is drool-worthy). The setting and ambiance is what you would expect from a local, 'you must eat here' type of restaurant. I just wished they opened a place like Barque in North York where it is much closer to me.
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