I recently experienced an excellent birthday dinner at Skwish on Queen Street. This new restaurant on the Toronto scene is definitely going to go places. The prices are moderate but the food is first rate. I had the heirloom beets as an appetizer. They were amazing, sprinkled with candied walnuts and Gorgonzola cheese. I followed that with the catch of the day which was rainbow trout, decorated with a mixed seafood sauce that melted in the mouth. My companion enjoyed the Pad Thai. Because it was my birthday, they brought out a special dessert for us to share, the name of which I can't remember, but it involved chocolate and we both ate it up wishing for more. One feature I enjoyed about the menu was the wine and beer pairings that were suggested for the mains as well as some of the appetizers. I highly recommend this new restaurant both for a special occasion as well as an impromptu night out. It's worth the drive out to the east end of the Toronto Beaches and I'll be going frequently!