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| - A rare treat for the wife and I as we managed to find a baby sitter crazy enough to watch our four kids :)
We wanted to do something different, as it is very easy to fall into the Pan-Asian Cycle in Markham -- (chinese, japanese, thai, hakka, indian, repeat) and this is very very different!
Opened 30 years ago (and not changing since) this is a very nice romantic location for a quiet meal. In fact there were a few first dates happening around us (the awkward conversation and body language give you folks away!) -- although i think our hostes thought wife and i were also on a first date :)
The decor is pure Kitsche with musical instrumetns and posters of a by-gone area attached to the walls. Wood paneled dividers endorned with (dusty) plastic ivys but large comfortable chairs and room enough between tables that it is intimate but private. (I do know one Mr. Ramsey would haev a hay day in the dining room) :)
They have a banquet hall as well as two smaller private dining rooms available for groups as well.
For the menu, we started with the Fried Camembert with jam and melon -- and the escargot.
We were warned the escargot would take some time to prepare -- but that was fine.
The deep fried camembert was wonderful -- served with hard biscuit and two slices of ripe cantaloupe. The hard fried crust was golden brown and the inside was soft and gooey --
The Escargot were serves broiled in garlic butter with parmesan cheese -- they were well done and tasty -- but i am used to them being on a mushroom cap and I missed the texture that provided.
Overall we were very happy with the appetizers.
For our main we opted for the fabled " House platter for 2" which came with house potatoes, sauerkraut, schnitzel, pork loin, and two types pf sausage, with pots of hot mustard on the side.
The potatoes were inconsistent -- from steaming hot to really cold -- and bland as well despite their beautiful color -- but the meats -- oh the heavenly meats.
Tender and juicy and cooked to perfection -- the schnitzel was crispy on the outside and warm and juicy - -the loins were tender and melt in your mouth and the sausages were just drool worthy... so amazing.
the sauerkraut had a snap and a bite that perfectly complemented the food and topped off the meal.
We were so full at this point that we skipped dessert --- but they have some awesome looking "adult only " desserts infused with alchol -- -as well as the standard cakes and cheesecake offerings.
I do not drink so did not look at their provided wine list, but it appeared to be extensive (my wife got the house Rose and said it was "good"
Overall -- a great place to go for a quiet evening out with a date -- or with family and friends for a great night out.
Our total experience was about 120 minutes from check in to exit, and we left smiling and happy.
Our bill including drinks (no free refills on soda and it is a small glass!) was $88 plus a tip for an average of $50 per person -- but we will return -- possibly with the youngsters --
They do have two "vegetarian" items as well as a number of seafood and chicken dishes for those that do not enjoy vast quantities of pork. :)
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