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| - There are more places than you would think that cater to dietary restrictions, which made me realize how prevalent these allergens (gluten and dairy) must be. I was relieved when I called Foxley earlier that day and they acknowledged that they could modify most of their dishes. No further research required!
The menu consists of tapas ranging from $8 to $22. I'm a HUGE fan of tapas and being able to try a variety of smaller dishes. If you're not enjoying one item, it's no problem. You can try the next, then the next. At Foxley, it's the contrary - trying to balance your consumption across their palate pleasing menu is the real challenge.
Avocado stuffed with blue crab ($10) - Our last time at Foxley the two guys next to us shook their heads when we told them this wasn't one of our selections. I wasn't making the same mistake again. The stuffed avocado was the first dish I ordered. NOW I understand why they expressed such disappointment months ago. The shredded (and real) crab meat is so flavourful and a perfect match for the smooth avocado (still in its shell).
Grilled calamari and shrimp with mango ($14) - This was refreshing but didn't make it into the top ranks when comparing to other calamari dishes. The sweetness of the mango didn't seem to come through in the calamari rings themselves. I might get my hand slapped for saying this, but it reminded me of one of the signature appetizers at Spring Rolls or similar Thai takeout place. Having said that, the shrimp on top was a nice added touch. Worth a try if you enjoy mango salad.
Sea bream ceviche with yuzu and shiso leaf ($15) - They have a few ceviche dishes on the menu. This was one that did not contain soy. The fish was thinly sliced and blanketed with fresh herb (shiso) and the juice of a Japanese citrus fruit (yuzu). It was so tender it almost melted in your mouth. Mmm...mmm. When we got down to the last piece I was tempted to snag it, but held myself back. Remember, I still had to win over Keith's friends. When Melissa went in for half I was relieved. I assumed it gave me free rein to take the rest. That I did, without guilt.
Curried vegetables ($15 I think) - Keith and I had this previously and it stuck with us. A good excuse to get some veggies into the variety. The waiter claimed that it's creamy texture (think yellow thai curry) came from the coconut milk, and nothing else. I wasn't going to dispute this. I dove in and selfishly had more than my share. It had some kick so if you can't handle spice, rethink this one.
Grilled hanger steak with chimichuri sauce ($) - I had a little taste of this but it was a little too chewy for my liking. Apologize in advance for saying this, but it's not ideal when you have to discreetly spit pieces of fat into a napkin. I enjoyed the topping, which helped moisten and flavour the sliced beef, but not so much the beef itself.
Asian Style Greens ($8) - Just what we needed. A splash of green at the table to offset the abundance of meat and proteins around us. I would have guessed the asian broccoli and green beans were flavoured with soy sauce but the waiter indicated otherwise. Crunchy, tasty and green. Perfect.
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