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| - As if there weren't already so many good restaurants along the Ossington strip, Bar Isabel is another one to add to the list. Four of us ventured here on a Wednesday night and needless to say, the former chef of Black Hoof did not fail to disappoint! (Bonus: they take reservations!)
To begin:
Devilled Duck Egg, Salt Cod, Morcilla, Hollandaise (2 pcs) - Who would have thought blood sausage would go so well with eggs? Definitely a hit with all four of us. Highly recommend.
Chips, Boquerones, Piquillo, Jalepeno - We had originally ordered the raw horse but this dish came out instead. Surprisingly, as someone who cannot handle spice very well, this dish was not spicy for me at all - the jalapenos are pickled and go really well with the chips.
Original Tongue on Brioche - We had to order this as it is a Black Hoof classic. No regrets as a much milder mustard was used which complemented the meat quite nicely.
Seafood:
Octopus, Chorizo & Stewed Peppers - Did you know octopus can be tender? We didn't know octopus could be tender. Until we had this dish.
Daily WHOLE fish ceviche - The absolute favourite of the evening! Quite possibly the best ceviche any of us have ever had. The daily fish was the sea bream. Highly recommend.
Meat:
Fried Chicken & Sticky Eggplant - As a fried chicken lover, I thought this dish was average. Not as oily as Popeyes but not as juicy as Electric Mud.
Stewed Tripe, Chorizo & Egg - Beware, this stew has a bit of a kick. That being said, this dish is hearty and very delicious! Highly recommend.
Cured Meats - You can't go wrong with anything they serve on this platter.
Dessert:
Basque Cake & Boozy Cream - Not too sweet which makes this a great dessert in my books. The outer edge is crispy while the inside is moist enough to stay together and not fall apart. I would get this again.
Cocktails: A Woman Scorned (I am a bourbon lover and I really enjoyed this drink! Comes with one huge ice cube in the middle), Baraganna (great for tequila lovers), Old Flame (be prepared to see your drink on fire), Corpse Reviver #2 (classic), Negroni (another classic).
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