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| - My bf and I celebrated our 1000th day at The Keg. Mind you, I have never been a steak gal, something which is recently changing. All I can say is that The Keg serves some mean steaks and I can't help but gravitate towards them now.
Although many branches have similar tastes for design, this branch really ups the ante. With its mammoth brickwork, it fits perfectly into the well to do landscape of King St. Also, once you enter and pass by the security/bouncers, who greet you warmly, you will be transported to an upscale world composed of dim lighting, dark wooden furniture, fire places, abstract art and high-ceiling washrooms. Perfect for celebrations, dates and business outings, the ambiance is lavish and fail-safe.
In the past, I was a pescatarian and thus only dined on their seafood items. They were decent, but they were definitely not the restaurant's trump cards. Fortunately, as I have gone back to my meativore ways, I tried two Keg Classics last Sunday: A Top Sirloin and a Filet Mignon, both of which were paired with mushrooms, vegetables, and an accompaniment.
For our accompaniments, we chose mashed potato and the twice baked potato. The mashed potato was rich, buttery and delectable with bursts of meaty goodness from the bacon bits. But you know what? The twice baked potato was the bomb! It was the gold medalist of sides with its creamy texture, complementary seasonings, rich flavour, and beautiful, golden presentation. I am not a fan of rich foods, mind you. I'm that despicable diner who wipes the cream off cakes. However, the twice baked potato won me over, so I highly recommend it to all you potato lovers out there!
Additionally, the steaks were slammin'! Everyone has a different viewpoint of what medium rare, rare, well done, and all those cooking styles are. In fact, my bf is very particular about his rare meats. He's been to the other popular Keg on York St., where his steaks are often over done by one level (if he orders rare, it'll come out medium rare). Fortunately, at this branch, both our steaks were cooked perfectly medium rare (for me) and rare (for him). Of course, this may have just been us, so I advise you to ask your server what they consider to be rare, medium rare, medium, and so forth before selecting a style.
We thoroughly enjoyed our Top Sirloin and Filet Mignon. They were not too charred to the point of having a burnt or charcoal undertone, and they dripped with delicious jus. Each mouthful brought a smile to my face, a former steak negligent. What I do regret doing that I will warn you all about, however, is to avoid savouring the steak for too long. It doesn't feel as juicy when it's cold, and if you're a slower eater, you may want to ask your server to warm it up.
Now, on the flip side of the coin, I had my personal gripes with the salads and the side of vegetables. For our Keg Classic platters, we received a side of greens (asparagus, I believe). I gravitate towards vegetables that are on the softer side, so I wasn't a fan of the ''raw'' flavour of the greens. Also, while the Mixed Greens Salad was well dressed without any bitter notes, the Ice Berg Salad was a bit of a disappointment. I was hoping that the greens and blue cheese dressing would have already been chopped up and tossed before serving. To my dismay, my bf and I had to dismantle the massive ice berg vegetable ourselves and stir in the minimal amount of dressing. To say the least, this secondary salad was bland and watery because we weren't able to cut everything small enough to smother in the sauce (dinner cutlery can only do so much!). I would not recommend this salad, but perhaps it's a favourite for others. You may want to have your server ask the chef to chop it up and toss it before serving....unless you really want a challenge.
In the spirit of the holidays, let me just state that The Keg is on my Nice List. Although the prices are hazardous for my budget, I will definitely return for an upscale night out. Until next time, Twice Baked Potato and Filet Mignon!
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