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Melting Pot - a new restaurant in Richmond Hill
Friend of mine, his daughter works there
Intensive training. No "3 days before we open" training
Trained staff 2 weeks prior.
Chef Corbin Tomaszeski is attached.
Mother's Day BRUNCH (list of places)
Hi Fellow Chowers!
Thought I would post this in case anyone needs the skinny on what's OPEN for Mother's Day Brunch
This is courtesy of BlogTO
http://www.blogto.com/eat_drink/2012/05/mothers_day_brunch_in_toronto/
LIST below: ........(feel free to ADD yours)
RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED
Globe Bistro
Globe Bistro and its two sister locations--Earth in Rosedale and Earth Bloor West--are offering a Mother's Day prix fixe brunch for $29 (or a three-course prix fixe dinner for $35). The special brunch menu features scones, smoked rainbow trout on rye toast, red fife crepes, Wellington County prime rib roast and a selection of desserts.
Windsor Arms Hotel
The Windsor Arms Hotel offers a Mother's Day brunch at $70 for adults and $45 for children 12 and under, set in the consummate elegance of the hotel, as well as a Mother's Day tea taking place on Saturday and Sunday for $55 per person.
Lula Lounge
Those with dance-loving mothers should take note of Lula Lounge's Cuban Brunch, a blend of standard breakfast offerings served in buffet form, live music and a salsa lesson for just $15 for adults.
Senses
Treat your mom to a buffet brunch between 11 am and 2:30 pm, including soups, salads, and main dishes such as pan-roasted lamb loin, red wine poached beef tenderloin and balsamic glazed salmon, with decadent and brunch-appropriate sweets such as French macarons and brownie lollipops. The cost is $45 per person.
Crown Princess
Rather than a traditional brunch, consider dim sum at Crown Princess. With a vast menu that spans from seafood, to chicken and duck, to pork and beef, you're sure to find something that'll satisfy your Mom. Want more dim sum options? Check out our best dim sum in Toronto list.
Splendido
Splendido is offering a prix fixe brunch menu for $70 per person between 11am-3pm with a complimentary glass of sparkling rose for mothers in attendance. The menu includes house cured atlantic salmon, brioche crusted halibut, roasted rib cap and three lush desserts to choose from.
Origin
Origin is already filling up for their weekend brunch, which has savoury dishes like steak and eggs served with crispy noodles, and breakfast sweets such as french toast with maple vanilla syrup, whipped cream and berry compote.
Frank
Frank at the AGO offers the perfect one-two-punch for Mother's Day. First, treat her to a Spanish brunch menu inspired by Picasso and featuring tostadas, frittatas on tortillas, and steak frites espanol, then stroll around the gallery and take in the work of the master himself.
La Societe
La Societe serves up a richly decadent brunch between 11am-3pm, which includes French toast filled with caramelized bananas and topped with maple syrup, P.E.I lobster benedict with toasted brioche, and as befits a bistro, monsieur and madame croques.
The Grove
Newly opened restaurant The Grove is still finessing their brunch menu, but what will certainly be on offer is English breakfast fare such as french toast with preserves, devilled crab on toast, and poached eggs.
The Drake Hotel
The Drake Hotel is offering two brunch options: a Mother's Day prix fixe for $28 including dishes such as a lobster scramble, or a family-style blues brunch for $32 which includes a concert by soul singer Melissa Bel and brunch classics.
NO RESERVATIONS
Table 17
Table 17 serves brunch on weekends from 10:30am-2:30pm, and they're bound to be busy on Mother's Day for their Neapolitan eggs--poached in tomato and basil--and pain d'ore with cinnamon creme anglaise and cinnamon, as well as typical-with-a-twist breakfast cocktails.
L'Ouvrier
L'Ouvrier offers a diverse brunch menu, filled with the basics such as yogurt and granola and french toast with house-smoked bacon, alongside a salad brimming with golden beets and watercress and a comforting grilled cheese sandwich with aged cheddar on raisin walnut bread.
Beast
Wondering what to get your carnivorous mother? Check out Beast, who are known for their meat-heavy menus, and their brunch doesn't disappoint with its plates of poutine with bbq water buffalo, eggs benedict with smoked trout falafel, and challah french toast topped with duck confit.
Keriwa Cafe
Keriwa Cafe's brunch has been (rightly) garnering rave reviews since its launch, and on Sunday between 10am and 3 pm, you can enjoy Aboriginal-inspired dishes such as brown butter eggs Benedict with red fife biscuit, confit pork belly and dill crepe.
Barque Smokehouse
For delicious barbecue, head west to Roncesvalles' Barque Smokehouse. Their array of not-too-breakfasty dishes such as pulled pork cake, chicken wings and cornmeal-crusted halibut is perfect for a mid-afternoon of indulgence.
Marben
Marben's brunch features an assortment of sandwiches such as Janet's chicken sandwich--a simple mix of skinless breast and veggies--as well as salads, egg dishes, oysters, charcuterie and bread pudding french toast. Be sure to order a little something for your Mom from their short (but potent) list of brunch cocktails.
Very Strange Experience at Yours Truly...And We Didn't Even Get to Dinner
I hate when that happens:(
New place and the Chef is the 'boss' for back and FRONT of the house
Seems like the Servers are walking on 'eggshells'
This should NOT have happened
but with your review and a tonne of others on the Internetsssss
They will need to 'pull it together' or soon they will be in the dust in a few months
What a waste of space!
FREE Macaron Day TO
Coinciding with Macaron Day taking place in Paris, NYC and other international cities, Macaron Day in Toronto celebrates these delicate confections in support of a local charity.
Join us on Tuesday, March 20th, 2012 when participating patisseries across Toronto will come together to offer complimentary macarons to customers.
To receive your macaron, visit a participating patisserie and simply mention you are celebrating Macaron Day TO. Participating locations will provide one macaron per customer at no cost, with quantities limited by location.
LINK: http://macarondayto.com/macaronDay.html
LIST of LOCATIONS Participating: http://macarondayto.com/participants.html
WHERE to BUY Ceramic/Appetizer Spoons???(Toronto)
Cleaned out the Bowrings at the Eaton Centre
Got BLACK spoons, (super classy) same style....and not the big big app spoons
SO easy to pop food in yerrr mouth:)
PS....they go for 99 cents each at Bowrings. And are purrrrrrrfect :)
WHERE to BUY Ceramic/Appetizer Spoons???(Toronto)
The white spoons pretty much sold out at Bowrings
But they have the same style in BLACK
Called the store....these are selling out fast!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Allan's Misty Mints
YOU ARE IN LUCK
but you should go today.....last day of sale
SHOPPERS DRUG MART has MISTY MINTS on SALE for $2.99 EACH....
Go to the Shoppers Drug Mart website
Search the Flyer (NOT the new one, the old one)....
The One Dated: Saturday, December 03, 2011 to Friday, December 09, 2011
http://www1.shoppersdrugmart.ca/en/eFlyer.aspx?url=http%3A%2F%2Fdirector.flyerservices.shoppersdrugmart.ca%2FSDM%2F%2FPublicationDirector.ashx%3FBannerName%3DSDM%26Language%3Den%26PostalCode%3DM5J%202Y5%26ChannelCode%3Dwidget
They are LISTED on Page 7 of 17
Sale ends today, then the new flyer starts tomorrow
Who knows...they may be the same price starting Saturday
GOOD LUCK!
Merry Merry to you!
WHERE to BUY Ceramic/Appetizer Spoons???(Toronto)
WOW Thank you Thank you Thank you ALL!
My dim brain couldnt think where to get
ALL your suggestions......PERFECT!
MUAH!
Merry Christmas!
WHERE to BUY Ceramic/Appetizer Spoons???(Toronto)
Hi everyone
A friend of mine needs to buy those 'white ceramic appetizer spoons' for an Xmas Party
I checked out Kitchen Stuff Plus (online) and they don't seem to have them
Crate and Barrel has them (online)........but need a place closer to either downtown OR
Preferably a place in Vaughan or Richmond Hill would be best for him to go to
Any suggestions, much appreciated:)
Stock (new Trump tower)
Announcement VIDEO:
http://www.stockrestaurant.com/?utm_source=BenchmarkEmail&utm_campaign=Hotel_Opening_Announcement&utm_medium=email
Stock Trump Toronto Website:
http://www.stockrestaurant.com/home
whoop~!!!
need to drink some good espresso in Yorkville
Yes very very very very very good Coffee etc here:):):)
A+++++++++++++++
http://www.zazaespressobar.com/
Best Steak Restaurant in Toronto - Suggestions?
I know everyone on here will list something else
BUT
I love Morton's http://www.mortons.com/toronto/
4 Avenue Road at Prince Arthur
-right across from the Four Seasons Hotel
It is my go-to place for steak.
I always get the "Bone-in Filet Mignon"
(not on the menu, you have to ask for it)
I think it went for about $55
The bone-in makes it so juicy & moist, along with the char-grilled flavour
Seriously ONE GREAT STEAK!
It is absoooooooooooolutely fabulous
I have never had a bad experience there
Always perrrrrrrfectly cooked (I get it med-rare)
It is pure perfection!
I have never made reservations there
But you may want to in case....and perhaps 'request' the Filet Bone-in
Only once, did they not have it. I have had it about 6 times now
Have a pre-drink at the bar.....great to watch the bartenders and people watch
The staff is really nice. Great Service. Always the same faces, which is rare in a restaurant.
The dining room is warm, inviting and always hoping. A+++++++++
PS.....I did go to Jacobs once, but not my thing.
Senior's downstairs diner has best BLT's ever!
The downstairs level is the DINER: casual & open morning to evening.
Upstairs is more upscale & only open for lunch/dinner.
Downstairs: Mon-Sat: 8AM–8PM
Upstairs (Dining Room): Mon–Fri: 11:30AM–2PM
Dinner: 5PM–11PM Sat: 5PM–11PM
See attached photo of their MENU (found on the net:)
Against the Grain Urban Tavern (opening early May 2011)
YIKES (review from Toronto Star)
http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/article/1024317--pataki-nice-patio-at-against-the-grain-shame-about-the-rest
Guess it would be safe to have a beer on the patio ;)
Against the Grain Urban Tavern (opening early May 2011)
New Upscale Tavern opening up on the Harbourfront
http://www.atgurbantavern.ca/
Slated to open Beginning of May 2011...reno's still being done when we passed by it
Same owners of the Mill Street Brew Pub
NO menu up on website yet, but looks like the space is going to be huge
25 Dockside Drive, Corus Quay
Toronto, Ontario
Recommendations for Sunday Lunch for Group of 30yo Friends
South of Temperance is GOOD!
Good vibe. Hip. Your style. Great staff. Nice Owner
and...........awesome fooooooooooood!
http://www.southoftemperance.com/menu.html#brunch
Bad service at Canoe
Yep. Any restaurant that is up there in the clouds pretty much sucks
ie......Canoe, CN Tower.....
And Canoe is constantly training new staff. Can't seem to keep them
Angelo's Hot Table - Yonge & Harbour
Hey all
This may be a 'strange' question.......but is it a SIT DOWN place.......or is it a Pick-up and go place
Tables or stand-up?
Thanks:)
Cafe Belong at The Brickworks
Website here: http://www.belongcatering.ca/
Toronto Star: http://www.thestar.com/living/food/article/938723--cafe-belong-could-be-a-temple-for-locavores
Sara Kuntz
Catering Director
Belong Catering at Evergreen Brickworks
416 527 6557
sara@BelongCatering.ca
Does the Bartender even remember good Tips?
Suspicious of over-tip the first round?
NAH!......when a group of us finished work and would go to a busy bar
We always gave a $20 first round. This way, if we needed more drinks, we had them asap
TIPS=To insure (ensure) prompt service
Way back when, customers used to tip AHEAD of time to get fast service
Just sayin'........:)
Does the Bartender even remember good Tips?
It's about being humble and thankful
A lot of bartenders don't take the time out to say THANK YOU
Sure they may be busy but when I was on the bar, I always took time out to say thanks
A nice tip is always appreciated:)
Restaurant for birthday
WOW talk about last minute!!!!!!
You would need to make a reservation ASAP...as you know Friday and the weekend will be nuts!
I like South of Temperance.....awesome food, good staff, nice vibe:)
Try them......and good luck
Located on Adelaide Street
http://www.southoftemperance.com/
FYI: if looking at the website at work, click the music OFF in the top LEFT hand corner:)
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South of Temperance
20 Adelaide St W, Toronto, ON M5H, CA
Pick Your Own Peaches?
FOUND these for YOU:
Life's A Peach Farm - cherries, already-picked produce (of the pyo crop), farm market
4435 Bartlett Rd, Beamsville, ON L0R1B1
Email: lifesapeachfarm@hotmail.com.
Open: Monday to Sunday, 9am to 6pm
Payment: Cash, only.
Click here for a map and directions: http://www.pickyourown.org/PYO.php?URL=http%3A%2F%2Fmaps.google.com%2Fmaps%3Fq%3D4435+Bartlett+Rd%252C%2BL0R1B1%252C%2BCanada%26btnG%3DSearch
Peach Country Farm Market, Vineland
http://www.peachcountryfarmmarket.com/
Also here a list of several farms in that area to Pick-Your-Own everything:
http://www.foodon.ca/site/templates/mainList.cfm/SID/3/CID/24
Hope the links help:):)
Good Fish N' Chips in RICHMOND HILL?
Karsalis:
Interesting! As they ended up ordering from YORK Fish and Chips and loved it.
They had been to Bobs Fish and Chips, but found it MEH!
The oil looked like it had never been changed etc.....
Thanks to everyone for their suggestions!
The GO-To place is now YORK FISH N' CHIPS! :):)
Good Fish N' Chips in RICHMOND HILL?
Thanks FrankD
I did do a 'search' for Fish n' Chips in Richmond Hill, but there was nadda posted
This is why I posted:)
And glad I did:)
Will tell my friend your suggestion as they are 'fishing-it' this evening
MUAH!
there must be one good restaurant in Niagara Falls!?
Lucky's - Casino Niagara
----great food, atmosphere, same staff, excellent steaks...YUM!
Each time I have gone, always good. Love the warm mahogany seating and booths
Simply GOOD!
Seacan (Fish store) and 3S's restaurant (seafood restaurant) - Oakville... (Downtown)
Never been to the store part, but prices are WAY too high
I prefer going to the Mermaid & The Oyster Gourmet Fish Market
Prices are fantastic, the fish is fresh and the owners are awesome:)
351 Kerr Street (@ Washington
Oakville, Ontario
Good Fish N' Chips in RICHMOND HILL?
Hey everyone
A friend of mine is looking for an outstanding Fish and Chip place, Richmond Hill
They used to go to Old Galley Fish n' Chips, but since they moved to their new location, everything tastes like PURE GREASE.......which is too bad, as my friends family loved it there for years:(
If anyone has any suggestions, please post:)
Also put the location, website, your experiences would be vvvvvvvvunderful
Thanks again
Good Restaurant/Bistro near the OPERA HOUSE on Queen Street???
Okay. So NOOOOOOOOOOO to JOY for sure!!!!
(thanks jennabean, drjolt:)
towkay.......nota bene is waaaaaaaaaaay toooo far
again the Opera House is at 735 Queen Street,...
Nota Bene is 180 Queen Street a bit far to walk......:(
Thanks so much to everyone for their suggestions
This is why I love Toronto Chowhound so moooooooooch :):)
ONE THING:
We are lazy and will be LAZY. We don't want to walk a long while. and just want not foo-foo but a place that GIVES GOOD FOOD!.........:)
Again thanks to everyone that piped in with their suggestions:):)
PS.....TOWKAY: the concert we are going to is not an Opera Concert. the VENUE is called the Opera House...they dont really have O-singers there....more 'Dead Man's Bones'....the concert we are to see demain:)
Good Restaurant/Bistro near the OPERA HOUSE on Queen Street???
ahhhh. I googled Opera House and they hardly had any restaurants listed in the area.
Thanks DStar will do the 'leslieville' search
and thanks JBean, SusanB for your yummmmmmy suggestions:)
