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  • This is hands down the most exciting new restaurant I've experienced in Toronto. Reverie is not only a beautiful name for it, bet entirely apt. Walking into this place is like getting lost on your way to a fairytale. Between the tree roots hanging from the ceiling, the gate that separates the dining hall from the bar, and the sinister mannequin with ravens on either shoulder set on a stage that hosts live music, this place sets the tone with every detail. I stumbled in one night after spotting the illuminated owl in the front. It was such an incredible discovery. Having just had dinner, I took a seat at the bar and chatted with the bartender. He recommended the Wood of the Bar: a bourbon based cocktail which is literally smoked in front of your eyes by burning wood - of the bar. The flavour leaned toward a smoky orange peel rubbed against bark. Really nice. At that point, I knew I'd be back with my girlfriend as we had a 2 year anniversary coming up. I made reservations for Sunday, and was supposed to meet her there at 6:30. At 6:30 though, it was still light outside. I wanted her to see it the way I saw it, so I spoke to a server there, Aiden, who switched my reservation to 7:30 and recommended a spot in front of the stage. As soon as she walked in, my girlfriend was blown away. The place was totally up her ally. She very rightly described it as Southern Gothic - it turns out New Orleans was a major influence in terms of its design. We decided to actually sit behind the gate as the band was a bit too loud considering we wanted to talk. We started with cocktails. I had the Wood of the Bar (wanted her to see the presentation) and she had the Young Gypsy. Her cocktail was similarly magical in that it also used burning embers to produce a certain effect and taste. The meal itself was outstanding. We had the manti, the chicken, the gnocchi, and the tartar. I love tartar more than anything, and this may have been the best tartar I've ever had. The chef had clearly deviated from the more traditional method of letting the meat be - instead he did what a great chef does and entirely elevated the flavour. The same goes for the gnocchi, which was unusually crisp with a delicious chewy centre. It was rich, but the ricotta cut into the richness beautifully. I'm Armenian, so when I read manti on the menu, I have a certain expectation. This was not close to any type of manti I've ever had growing up, but it was incredible in its own right. The braised rib tore apart almost like cheek, it was that soft. Wess, the co-owner, did an impeccable job serving us. He was super friendly, helpful, and really made the night special for us. When I expressed my enthusiasm for the food, he let us know that it was the chef's birthday. After I offered to buy the mysterious chef a drink, he came out to say thanks. His name is Jeff, and I think he'll have no problem making a name for himself as a word-class chef. His dishes are all successfully experimental, and it's clear he's someone who thinks about food constantly. We overheard him talk to a server about a chocolate mushroom tart he was working on. Despite being very, very, full, we decided to try it. It was fantastic. Not too sweet at all, with the flavour of the mushroom really bringing out the earthy notes of the chocolate. It seems like an unlikely combination, but makes so much sense when you taste what he's come up with. Oh, and they also didn't charge us for it. Overall, this is probably my new favourite restaurant in Toronto. Places like this make me love where I live.
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