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| - Say it's your anniversary. Be surprised with a lovely table facing Toronto Downtown skyline. On the 54th floor.
First of all, their cocktails are great. Experimental, in the intuitive Bon Appetit magazine kind of way, not weird. Think combinations like: sage & pear & vanilla or berries and mint.
The tasting menu was good - lots of layers of flavor, and very well thought out. Five dishes, a palate cleanser and cute apple bites for the end.
The mushroom course stands out most in my mind. Literally, the server came over and told me to take a moment to observe & appreciate what was on my plate. I'm glad he did it, I'm sure it took more than a hot minute to assemble it.
There were 4-5 different kinds of mushrooms, cooked in different ways. A thick creamy foam was poured on top. I don't even remember if there was a pasta or some kind of protein with these mushrooms. The only potentially odd thing was that I felt very much like I was eating a mossy, mushroom-y forest. Some people like that, some people don't. My boyfriend, for example, did not. But I think the intentionality behind their dishes is what really counts. Plus, The fried maple leaf was awesome!
In general, a great place for seasonal fare, and if you don't forget the anniversary lie/tip, it'll be worth it.
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