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| - We booked a dinner here for someone so busy flying in and out just landed in Toronto and already on a day trip to New York. They make it on time, surprisingly! I arrive early and the first impression is the service of the waitresses are exceptional. They are always polite and smiling. 2 careless mistakes are my menu booklet does not have any menu in it and no bread is served to us.
We order a 2005 red wine. The aroma is so good that I like more to smell than consume it. It has its depth and is not too dry. The price is not expensive at all.
The appetizer Mariné & Cru (Hamachi sashimi, sesame tempura) is beautifully presented like an art piece. The Rabbit Tortelini is smooth and creamy but I cannot tell whether it is rabbit or not. The lobster bisque although is good but I expect more from this restaurant. The lobster meat is fresh but it does not have the very chewy and bouncing feeling in your mouth. The bisque should have a more stronger flavor of lobster. The bisque can be warmer.
For entrée I order Fletan (roasted Pacific Halibut) with saffron rice. Halibut is perfectly cooked. Meat is butterly and can slice out layer by layer, though the side is as usual not the same as the centre. Boeuf is tender and juicy. For the other entrée, I see my guests are happy with them.
Last comes the dessert menu. We all eye on the Soufflé Citron. When it comes, the shape balloons up. It does not have very strong lemon smell and you have to taste it. The Sorbets and Fruits have 3 different flavors and each Sorbet is placed on top of diced fresh fruit. The Croustade aux Peche is baked like a traditional apple crumble with fruit inside served with ice cream. I like the ice cream more than the crumble. You have to order it and share between 2. After all that, then comes the complimentary macaroons with different flavor like chocolate, pistachio, strawberry. Each one can have a piece. The macaroons are no comparison to those in Paris and they seem to come out from the fridge.
With the same chain of restaurants, Canoe is still better. Auberge Du Pommier and Jump come next. Given the food quality, wine, environment and service, I will give it a 4 star.
Tips:
I was told 2005 French wine should not go wrong.
Remember to stamp for your parking slip for free parking at night.
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