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| - Ah, NextDoor the hero Main Street Unionville has needed and the Hero it deserves. When I first began my Yelp journey Unionville was one of my favourite spots to frequent in the 905. Quaint, picturesque, historic. But over time I'd come to realize that the businesses here were also stuck in the past. Many are doing the same old same with little innovation and few new businesses have really entered over the past 5 years to give it boost.
But in the last year, several new businesses have begun to dig in here attracting a younger demographic while still providing value and quality for the longtime regulars.
Nextdoor epitomizes this new wave, this NEXTgen of Unionville in all the best ways. To begin they've secured an amazing location in the old mill location taking over a majority of the main floor that overlooks the pond and fountain. And what's more, they've injected modern style and design into a space that previously was looking tired and drab.
A massive multipurpose elegant main dining room that works as both an event space or a brunch/lunch spot is only matched by their more rustic and casual bar space.
The other area that they've excelled at is bringing innovative, creative dishes to the area that bring together classic dishes with local on trendy flavours (namely Asian fusion) which the Markham market is abuzz about.
Many have visited for their brunch offerings and it remains the most popular reason to visit, and now that they're offering Brunch 7-days a week (yep) you have reason to visit on any day that ends in a '-y'. With dishes such as Okonomiyaki pancakes, and white chocolate French toast (which comes with cotton candy floss and a strawberry popsicle - WHAT?) they're delivering a one-two punch of plate aesthetics (read: Instagram/Yelp photo-worthy) and bold flavours.
On my visit yesterday I wanted something really tasty and delicious so my server recommended that if I enjoy the taste of lamb (I do... obviously), that I give their Shakshuka dish a try. This dish with African origins combines Spiced tomato sauce, two 64 Degree eggs, lamb merguez (sausages), sesame seeds in a hearty tomato stew with grilled sourdough bread on the side for dipping.
Result: HOLY SH...AKSHUKA! (see what I did there). This was an incredible dish, one that I would have never ordered on my own but with the strong recco I was thrilled with the result. A little spicy, but not overly acidic despite the tomato sauce, amazing sausages, and the Sourdough bread slices were to die for (I wish I had 5 more pieces). This was the PERFECT hearty meal for a chilly fall day.
To finish I had a Montecristo latte (with Kahlua) and it was fantastic as well, they've got a pro espresso machine behind the bar that is dolling out excellent coffee/espresso so definitely give this a try as well!
Amazing experience, cannot wait to try more of their menu
Eatcrest Out
*** Couple of additional notes ***
"Hoppy Hour" Monday - Friday 3:00pm - 6:00pm
1/2 Price Oysters, 25% Off All Nibbles, $1 Oz Wine, $5 Draft Pints
They also have local Markham brewery Rouge River on tap, so support local and give their season tap a try!
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