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Chocolada - Yonge/Steeles
Has anyone been to this place? If so, what would you recommend, and how are their prices (pastries, cakes, etc).
http://www.chocolada.com/about.html
TIA!
Green Eggplant Restaurant
Does anyone have some prices for Green Eggplant? Any feedback would be great.
http://www.greeneggplant.com/appetizers.html
TIA!
Flavor compounds (for macaron shells) in GTA
I think I will give it a try. Macarons are a PITA (pain in the ***) to make ... temperamental little things!! Thanks again Julia :)
Flavor compounds (for macaron shells) in GTA
Thanks Julia, I should have been more specific. I was looking for powdered compounds. Golda's is a great place; I buy most of my baking supplies from there.
Flavor compounds (for macaron shells) in GTA
Does anyone know where I can buy small amounts (not industrial size) of flavor compounds for macaron shells?
Here is a link to give you an idea:
http://www.auiswisscatalogue.com/011013/&search=compounds&offset=&filter_cat=&PowerSearch_Begin_Only=&sort=&range_low=&range_high=%20.html
TIA!
Brunch at Glenerin Inn (Mississauga)
Hi drkitty, so sorry to hear about your experience, especially since it was a family gathering. I appreciate your feedback.
Matsu Japanese & Thai Cuisine (AYCE)
Hi LTL - strange, but their address and prices isn't on their website? I took the info from a handout they gave me (please don't quote me) as I'm not sure how long their prices will stay in place.
Lunch Mon-Fri $12.99
Lunch Sat/Sun/Holidays - $14.99
Dinner Mon-Thur $20.99
Dinner Fri/Sat/Sun/Holidays $25.99
Half grilled lobster is included with dinner.
I don't eat sushi (raw) or sashimi (but my husband does) and it was one of the first questions I asked him while we were eating. He said it was fresh and did not taste frozen at all. He was surprised as he expected subpar.
Matsu in our opinion, is very good overall.
(Sashimi on it's own is only available at dinner, the ones my husband had for lunch were sushi (eel, salmon, surf clam, etc).
Hope this helps :)
Matsu Japanese & Thai Cuisine (AYCE)
Hi Jenn, yes, but I'm not sure how long they've been open. We were really impressed!
It's in a plaza with some other new restaurants ("Wonderpho" and another pizza place), which we haven't tried.
Matsu Japanese & Thai Cuisine (AYCE)
I know not everyone is a fan of sushi buffets, but we tried one today that is by far our favorite AYCE. It’s called Matsu Cuisine and is located on York Mills Road (major intersection of Don Mills/York Mills). It’s a combination of Japanese & Thai food.
We had the lunch buffet for $12.99 each. The food was very fresh. What we liked about Matsu is the hot food is hot and the cold food (sushi) is cold. The service is fast and efficient, and all the servers were friendly. They’ll even accommodate if you’re pressed for time (on your lunch hour). And, they didn’t forget or mix up any of our orders.
Everything we ordered was great!
Seaweed salad
Miso soup
Calamari
Veg tempura
Chicken wings
Edamame
Dumpling
Garlic beef
Thai Mango chicken
Pineapple fried rice with beef
Chicken pad thai
Sushi (eel, salmon, surf clam, snapper)
Green dragon roll
California roll
Deep fried bananas
Green tea/mango ice cream
See menu below in link ...
The Manager, May, was very friendly and helpful, even apologizing to us for being so busy.
The decor is very modern and elegant.
http://www.matsucuisine.com/menu.html
865 York Mills Rd
Toronto, ON M3B 1Y5
(647) 352-8833
They have a promo for 6 or more people (6th is free). We’ll definitely be back!
Goody’s Diner – Finally an Ontario candidate for Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives… and it’s in Scarborough
Hi Googs, we went for lunch again today. Chef said they had a decent crowd in last night.
We had the Surf & Turf burger (quite good) and the braised short ribs with mashed potatoes and green beans.
Now available: Chicago-style deep dish pizza - downtown Toronto
Flying 101, great pictures, thanks! You're right about the crust. I remember clearly how buttery, flaky and crispy the Chicago deep dish pizzas were. Kind of hard to describe .... Once you've had Chicago pizza, regular pizza can't compare.
Goody’s Diner – Finally an Ontario candidate for Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives… and it’s in Scarborough
Ragged 25, we had the fried chicken a few months ago - I agree, it was so moist!
We had dinner there tonight after a 7 week absence (cold/flu). I can't recall exactly what Kyle told us was in the bacon explosion burger, but my husband enjoyed it immensely! Kyle showed us the delicious bacon concoction which looked like a meatloaf mixture of bacon, sausage, apples, caramelized onions, all wrapped in more ..... bacon!!. It's sliced and added to the regular burger with cheddar and havarti cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onions ... I know I'm missing some other things!
I had the turkey club again and it was fantastic.
Goody's Diner is really a favourite of ours. It's all we could think about when we were sick!
Best Cupcakes DC/NoVa
Does anyone know if the frosting at Georgetown cupcakes is a regular butter cream (butter, icing sugar) or do they sell cupcakes with swiss meringue butter cream?
Who makes the best chocolate cake?
Hi AzulH - it was quite good, not sweet at all, definitely a chocolate lover's type of cake (more bittersweet, which we like).
I was a bit disappointed that the cake didn't look at all like the website picture. The chocolates on top of the cake for decor are hollow as well, but I can see it being that way, considering how much they charge for chocolates (same price as truffles). I can't say it was worth the drive though.
Hubby was happy and impressed, that's all that matters, but I will be trying some other places that others recommended here.
Maraschino Cherries with Stems
I'd be interested too. I have a recipe for pina colada cupcakes that require a nice stem and a cocktail umbrella!
Who makes the best chocolate cake?
Thanks for the link Diva, those pictures are making me hungry. I like how you can click on each one to get a larger view!
Who makes the best chocolate cake?
Thanks again everyone for the great suggestions, now I have some bakeries on my "to eat" list! I went with Stubbes this time around, but every day is an excuse for cake!
California Sandwiches coming to Scarborough
Wow, I only remember 2 layers, it's been way too longggggggg! Can't wait!
California Sandwiches coming to Scarborough
Thanks Jmarcroyal, waiting with anticipation :)
California Sandwiches coming to Scarborough
Hi GlennScarborough, I loved the California sandwiches (Sheppard/Keele area) and had them at least once a week, way back when. I agree, love how they deep fry the veal and chicken cutlets, one at a time, nice and crispy.
Can't wait for the Scarborough location to open up!!
Goody’s Diner – Finally an Ontario candidate for Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives… and it’s in Scarborough
Missed your post, eyes are tired from all the reading, I posted below to Scarberian. I don't think they're back, but they do sound yummy. What you saw were the sweet potato fries.
Goody’s Diner – Finally an Ontario candidate for Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives… and it’s in Scarborough
We drove right by Lake Effect Diner a few weeks ago and ate at Mulberrry's (another DDD). Our favorite burger is Red Robin (don't laugh)! It's a chain I know, but we love it. Not sure how others would feel, but our tastes are our own!
Who makes the best chocolate cake?
Hi Plug - I remember glancing at this website but couldn't recall the name! Thanks for the link.
The cakes seem to be sponge or genoise, which I find can be a bit dry. How was the Godiva, was it very moist? It didn't have the simple syrup brushed on did it?
Who makes the best chocolate cake?
Hi BequiaT, I've had their slices, they are very good indeed. Thanks.
Who makes the best chocolate cake?
It's hubby's birthday again, I am looking at Amadeus and Pauline's Pastries and also Stubbes. I should fine something! Hubby likes a really well made dark chocolate cake with mousse, not dry and not too sweet. I'd make it myself if I wasn't pressed for time!
I've had high end cakes where they drench the layers with simple syrup (I don't like this) and others where the cake is just dry. I'll call a few places before deciding, thank for the updated replies.
Metropolitan Ice Cream
I posted below that they don't sell to the public now.
Does Gelato Fresco sell ice cream and gelato? I scanned their FAQ's and it seems they have one (vanilla) that would classify as ice cream. I didn't get a chance to read their website in full.
I have a problem with cellulose (yes, it's hard to avoid, but I'd personally avoid it in ice cream myself, and as much as i can, and I'm tired of making home made ice cream).
Metropolitan Ice Cream
Thanks foodyDudey, I appreciate your fine eye for detail. I just got an email from them and they don't sell to the public :(
Goody’s Diner – Finally an Ontario candidate for Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives… and it’s in Scarborough
I found it quite good, but I can't really compare it to anyone else's. I made it once (epicurious recipe) and it came out well, and I had it along time ago at a friend's house (not so good).
Hopefullly someone else will give it a try and let us know their thoughts.
Sorry I wasn't more helpful, but I would definitely order it again. ~ Chef Noble, can you make it a bit bigger (please and thanks)?
