Being a cocktail girl, i didn't really expect to fall in love with Bellwoods as hard and fast as i did. If you are there in the summertime, i strongly recommend sitting on their patio. I challenge anyone to find me a local that rivals this one for people watching. The menu offering at Bellwoods isn't huge but there are so many solid picks, you cant go wrong. We wanted to keep it light so we just ordered two salads. You must order a side of bread because it comes from Toronto's own Woodlot. The salads that we ordered were so well conceptualized, everything worked. The first had a smoked duck egg, greens and strawberries. I am continuously looking for new and innovative dishes, this was one. The smoke on the egg wasn't overpowering and went so well with the sweetness provided by the strawberries. As if the next salad could top the first, it did. It was just greens with crispy pig ears. The variety of greens provided many different notes, and the crispy ears gave so much texture and saltiness.
Overall, a fabulous place to spend your afternoon or late evening with friends and a bevvy in hand.