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| - Every food connoisseur's dream! As a Birthday present, my friend took me to Canoe and it was everything we expected.
Upon arrival, a host checked our coats before we were seated. The table gave us a great view of the CN Tower. Since it was after 8:00pm, we were really impressed with the city lights.
For a Tuesday evening, Canoe was quite busy with 2 large tables of businessmen and several couples celebrating a romantic occasion.
Service is above standard (you would expect it to be at those prices). An explanation of the menu was given, but we already knew that we wanted the Tasting Menu, which included:
- Amuse Bouche (the prosciutto melted in my mouth)
- Scallop Ceviche (refreshing and zesty)
- Artichoke Soup (perfect cream texture)
- Intermezzo (to cleanse the pallet)
- Main course - I selected the Char (crispy and savoury seared top was amazing)
- and a Dessert, Caramel Poached Niagara Pears (a bit sweet for my liking but satisfying).
A wine from Ontario or Quebec was paired with each of the courses.
Presentation of each course was beautiful, dainty and flowed kind of like scrolled penmanship!
Even more impressive then the view was the timing of each course. Completed to perfection. Each time I set down my empty wine glass, a server was there to take it away, give us a slight pause/breather, and bring us the next glass before the next dish.
I am a big fan of small plates and trying different items, which is probably why I loved the tasting menu. Not sure how often they change it but if my wallet allowed, I would return for the next version.
We left Canoe feeling satisfied and in a blissful state!
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