"8"^^ . "1"^^ . . . "5"^^ . "The chef from La Palmas and Campagnolo, Craig Harding, brings Toronto another home run menu. Cuisine is Arabic/Italian fusion, the intersection of pan Middle-Eastern and Mediterranean Italian. Inspired by a food trip to Istanbul and Israel, Craig's bringing forward Arabic flavours first, with cooking techniques and bases from Italy. For example, his grilled short rib in a tomato zatar, or his artichoke and red pepper branzino roses on bulgur. What I really appreciate about his cooking is he seems to understand the Arabic cuisine, almost as if he's been cooking with those flavours his entire life. It's the first successful attempt at elevating Arabic cuisine I've seen in Toronto. \n\nService wise, a little younger, and gives the place a slightly cooler and more relaxed ambiance. Space wise, lots of gold, blacks, and whites, with the kitchen right in the centre. The space thus feels airy, with pockets of individual character. A smart move, because it makes coming back to the restaurant a new experience each time you're sat in a different style. \n\nA personal new favourite of mine, and a must visit."^^ . "5"^^ . "2018-05-02T00:00:00"^^ . .