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| - Trying to find a spot for French fare in Toronto can be a daunting task, but thank God places like this exist to renew your faith. We were fortunate enough to pass by on a snowy night and were able to forego the reservation process.
The décor is simple, but sophisticated, falling somewhere between simple French bistro and King West.
Nice selections on the menu, which make me anxious to go back and explore. We opted for some oysters and cocktails. The oysters were pretty average, but the cocktails were interesting. A modern twist on some classics like the French 75 and a variety of other Champagne cocktails.
Mains included the eurobass en croute, the duck confit with cabbage, and a side of aligote. The fish was perfectly cooked, flaky, and very interestingly executed. Definitely a statement piece, and a must-try. The duck was also a big hit. It was tender, moist and flavourful with perfectly crisp skin and an interesting reduction of some kind. It's richness was perfectly balanced by the sharpness of the cabbage. I don't think aligote could ever be less than amazing, so I'm not sure how much further I can dive into that.
Over all, it's not a bargain of a meal, but if you're in the mood for French cuisine, you'd be hard-pressed to find anything better or more interesting than La Banane.
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