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| - I was so excited to come here for summerlicious lunch after what I heard from friend, yelp, angels (not actually). This place is actually just as great, or even better than what they all say.
This place just pops when you first get to the top floor of the TD Tower, or maybe it's just still your eyes from the elevator that took you there. Either way, as soon as you step out the elevator; you can tell that the restaurant will meet and exceed your expectations. The hostess are extremely friendly and welcoming. As I got seated, someone came and placed the napkin on my lap for me. I mean who even does that?! I felt so pampered and it's not even been 5 minutes.
LUNCH:
My friends eventually came and for lunch I got:
1. Potted Rainbow Trout
Radishes, Tender Shoots & Pumpernickel
Very unique. Loved it.
2. Canadian Bouillabaisse
Coast to Coast Seafood, Chimichurri & Profiteroles
It was basically clams.. honestly I wasn't too impressed. But don't worry, there's definitely a reason why I still put canoe as 5/5.
3. Sablé Breton (vegetarian/local)
Vanilla Roasted Plums & Caramelized Osprey Bluffs Honey
BEST. DESSERT. EVER. Although Canoe doesn't have the largest portion, i felt like this was just the perfect sized. The plums were sweet and was covered in a nice plum sauce as well. The bluff was perfect; kind of like a cheesecake, covered in pistachio cream. It was heavenly. 5/5 (but really 10/5).
Overall it was quite a nice experience. The view was stills spectacular even though it was raining outside. It looked like we were dining inside a cloud. I expected a little bit more though, a but more spark and magic from the restaurant. My friend highly suggested that dinner is much better and my boyfriend really wanted to come to Canoe so I snagged a reso the next night with him.
DINNER
My friend had also suggested to request a window seat for the reservation. As me and my boyfriend arrived at the restaurant, the hostess sat us in the smaller, more intimate room right by the window. It was the corner too so it was quite enough for us to have a conversation; probably the best seat in my opinion (:D).
I can't even begin with the view, it was around 8:30pm with no cloud in the cloud, but a pink background with an almost-full moon. The view was like from a movie. The only thing that was terrible was that I forgot my phone to take pictures... But it was the first time my boyfriend didn't feel embarrassed that I used his phone to take pictures.
1. Arnold Tipsy (13). ;Dillon's Gin, Limoncella ; Lime & Pink Jasmine Iced Tea
Gotta say, this actually did get me tipsy. Even before our appetizers came. It hits you when you drink it, but it's nice, summery, and refreshing.
2. Aurora Chicken Terrine (local); Holland Marsh Leeks, Scrunchions & Wild Gribiche
The chicken was soft with bits of herb inside. It was so beautifully plated with small bits of veggies on the plate. I'm not too much a fan of pickled vegetables which seems to be what I've been getting at a lot of the summerlicious meals. But at Canoe I would eat it over and over again.
3. Bison Bavette & Short Rib (local); Heirloom Tomato, Watercress & Crushed Alliston Potatoes
This dish. Oh. My. This. Thing. I can't. Just get it. Meat. Gah. Mmmm. The meat just falls off the bone. The sauce. Dat sauce.
4. Sablé Breton (vegetarian/local); Vanilla Roasted Plums, Pistachio Mousseline & Caramelized Osprey Bluffs Honey
Yeah I got this for dessert. Again. Like I said, it was heavenly. It wasn't even because I didn't want to try the other desserts (my friends at lunch got the other two), but I just had to taste this one again. it was plated a bi differently, but still magnificent. The taste was of course, magnificent as well, or more because of the beautiful view... or the alcohol.
All in all, my summerlicious experience at Canoe was one of the best experiences I've had at any restaurant. Everything was perfect at the right moment and the dishes were inexplicably amazing. Of course it's pricey, but I'm already excited for my next trip here whenever that might be.
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