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Peking Duck for TWO - Emperor, Brilliant, Other?
Re: the Emperor Peking duck special, what time does it start? Is it after 5pm, or can one order it during the day? My family is heading out to the zoo on Monday, and a Peking duck craving has been in effect for some time now...
Dinner close to Thompson hotel (NOT scarpetta)
Edulis is the name of the new Niagara St Cafe. I really want to try it out.
David Chang on his TO Outposts
From previous posts, one can gather that the OP is betting on Momofuku Toronto being a failure for Chang. I think it's going to be the exact opposite.
David Chang on his TO Outposts
Nah he's always this way in interviews, and admits to being a total stress-case. He changes his mind constantly, part of what makes him fairly brilliant I think. Toronto is really lucky to be getting such an ambitious Momofuku undertaking, his spot in Australia is the toughest reservation in the country since it's the Ko concept with only 14ish seats and a tasting menu served by chefs. At least the Toronto location will have other more accessible concepts..
Anjappar Chettinad - Wow
Nice write-up of the newly-opened NY branch of Anjappar Chettinad in the New York Times, I need to try some of the recommended dishes at the Toronto branch...
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/23/dining/reviews/restaurant-review-anjappar-in-murray-hill.html?smid=tw-share
The Chickery - Spadina South of Richmond (David Adjey's new casual spot)
Nah like $8 dine in and $9 takeout. Half chicken is $11.
It's good to raise the Chalet Suisse point cuz this is who the Chickery is going after.
The Chickery - Spadina South of Richmond (David Adjey's new casual spot)
Yeah virtually all the Loblaws suck for chicken, they use Combi ovens and cook them way past where they need to be. Queens Quay has an old school, gas-fired, flame-licking rotisserie, with the option to upgrade to Beretta chickens for a buck more. So try it from QQ, sorry I can't be more helpful as to your location, it's probably irredeemable.
The Chickery - Spadina South of Richmond (David Adjey's new casual spot)
"Tables, cutlery, etc"...Adjey keeps talking about how this is a QSR (quick serve restaurant) and they are clearly hoping it becomes a franchise. So this ain't fine dining. But at $11 for a quarter chicken and $14 for a half chicken, it's clearly on the higher-end of the QSR model.
Meanwhile, I can grab my plastic cutlery and take a seat (at a table!) at Loblaws Queens Quay upstairs, looking over Lake Ontario, a very underrated space actually. Eat my half chicken and I've got leftovers for sandwiches and a carcass for soup. I'm pretty good at picking them too, they're not dry.
You're right, it's a loss leader for Loblaws, but if you're in the area, take advantage, it's a pretty nice chicken. I will try the Chickery though - I may go the chicken finger route, curious to hear about experiences with those.
The Chickery - Spadina South of Richmond (David Adjey's new casual spot)
My issue here is ok, fine, Beretta Farms chicken...but I can get a WHOLE Beretta rotisserie chicken, roasted on the real flame oven instead of the Combi-Oven, for a little over $10 at the Loblaws at Queens Quay. This just seems like a bit too much money for what's on offer.
ISO Fresh Eggs
Yeah I just recently joined up, super convenient and great eggs. Really happy to be off the supermarket "free range" schneid.
Where to take wife for 10th anniversary in Toronto
Can't go wrong - unless your budget is tight - with either Scaramouche (window table) or George for romance, and both do great work with fish and veg.
Burger's Priest vs. Holy Chuck vs. Stockyards
Pretty serious "Top 25 Burgers" list in Toronto Life...some serious food porn photos. I want a burger now.
http://www.torontolife.com/daily/daily-dish/from-the-print-edition-daily-dish/2012/05/16/25-best-burgers/
Leslieville Pumps
Huh interesting. I fill up there all the time as their gas price is usually the best around. I was wondering about their expanded food operation.
Recommendations for awesome food and awesome fun for business client
Either Origin or Buca would fit the bill, but both will be tough reservations for this Friday night.
Anjappar Chettinad - Wow
I always go to the Scarborough location on Eglinton, which I believe is the original location. Standouts include the Chicken 65 from the apps, the mutton pepper fry (hot as hell), and the crab masala...I end up with spicy brown gravy up to my elbows eating that dish.
Make sure to get some raita or yogurt or whatever because they bring the heat big-time.
Analysis Paralysis - Help me choose a restaurant: Nota Bene, Acadia, Campagnolo, Frank's Kitchen? Other?
Amy Pataki certainly dropped some strong hints that Blondin is joining Momofuku.
Hip Toronto restaurant ideas needed - good food, service with terrace or outdoor space
Buca also a good choice.
Burger's Priest vs. Holy Chuck vs. Stockyards
I knew the cheese war would start again. But to the haters, you'd be amazed how many of the world's top chefs say American cheese is the only way to go on a burger.
Burger Stomper and Milkshake Bar - Danforth Ave
Seconded, never understood the hate on this board. Check this recent review from Serious Eats: http://aht.seriouseats.com/archives/2012/04/allens-burger-review-toronto-cananda.html
Was there last week, warm service from an Irish server. Burger was spectacular.
Burger Stomper and Milkshake Bar - Danforth Ave
Damn preformed burgers and I'm out 5 bucks.
Lunch / Take-out near Eaton Centre...anything worth having?
I like Paramount. Exactly like several of my fave spots in Dubai. Just flag the servers down, be aggressive!
Fresh baked pita and hummus alone make it worth a visit.
Hawker Bar
No thread on this yet? Singaporean food downtown, we're supposed to be getting excited. The chef is from Melbourne, which has a pretty awesome Southeast Asian food scene.
http://www.blogto.com/restaurants/hawker-bar-toronto
http://www.toronto.com/blog/post/722504--singapore-style-hawker-bar-opens
La Carnita finds permanent home on college st
Hmm maybe you should ask Colin Tooke if there is any money in the taco trend.
Analysis Paralysis - Help me choose a restaurant: Nota Bene, Acadia, Campagnolo, Frank's Kitchen? Other?
Acadia.
Lunch / Take-out near Eaton Centre...anything worth having?
Glad you liked it. For me it's the best in the city. I've traveled in the Middle East and his food is the real deal.
Friends from UK have a 5 hour layover at Toronto Pearson Airport tomorrow
Second Grand.
