Lesliville: Deconstructed (for the weary traveller)
Jul 18, 2008, 3:34 pm
#136
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Well PB, after checking the Colborne Lodge web site I see it's quite a step-up from Strats! The sounds and smells of the local rummy wandering on Queen St are replaced by the rarefied atmosphere of clinking brandy snifters and aromas from jus aux pricey stuff ? 
I recently picked up the book Secret Ingredients: The New Yorker Book of Food and Drink
I recently picked up the book Secret Ingredients: The New Yorker Book of Food and Drink
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Jul 18, 2008, 7:28 pm
#138
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[I would have to agree that either of them would be a step up from Strats ... I have given up on my remaining Strats points -- not worth returning ... getting good brews and nibbles at Prohibition however 
]Now it you want to try to get into Colborne Lane I can try to put in a good word for ya!
Jul 19, 2008, 5:55 pm
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Jim's Best Western just won kudos from NOW Magazine:
Toasted western
Who will take this year's honours for Best Wood-Fired thin crust Raccoon pizza?
C'mon PB in my two visits to Strats I did not find it to be that bad?
Sure, the service was poor but for about $30 in total you could get a pitcher of beer, and large portion of chicken tandori on a huge plate of rice with naan bread and huge garden salad with cheese. For patio fare it was pretty good.
Toasted western
Who will take this year's honours for Best Wood-Fired thin crust Raccoon pizza?
C'mon PB in my two visits to Strats I did not find it to be that bad?
Sure, the service was poor but for about $30 in total you could get a pitcher of beer, and large portion of chicken tandori on a huge plate of rice with naan bread and huge garden salad with cheese. For patio fare it was pretty good.
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Jul 20, 2008, 3:32 pm
#141
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Great thread ... thanks ... I'll check it out in August, will be 2 days and again 1 day in Toronto....I have a car, but parking shouldn't be a problem, correct?
OT: I have bookmarked "The Host" and "Alice Fazooli's" are they any good?
BTW, "your" Stratengers has mixed reviews
Jul 21, 2008, 9:11 am
#142
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Don't go to Alice Fazooli's for the love of god! Terrible chain food -
On the local-ish note, I went to Picnic on Friday. It's actually not a full-service restaurant. Rather, more of a wine bar where you can get cheese/ham/etc platters to nosh on. Good ambiance, nice service.
May try to get to Table 17 this week.
On the local-ish note, I went to Picnic on Friday. It's actually not a full-service restaurant. Rather, more of a wine bar where you can get cheese/ham/etc platters to nosh on. Good ambiance, nice service.
May try to get to Table 17 this week.
Jul 21, 2008, 9:37 am
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Don't go to Alice Fazooli's for the love of god! Terrible chain food -
On the local-ish note, I went to Picnic on Friday. It's actually not a full-service restaurant. Rather, more of a wine bar where you can get cheese/ham/etc platters to nosh on. Good ambiance, nice service.
May try to get to Table 17 this week.
On the local-ish note, I went to Picnic on Friday. It's actually not a full-service restaurant. Rather, more of a wine bar where you can get cheese/ham/etc platters to nosh on. Good ambiance, nice service.
May try to get to Table 17 this week.
Is this "your" Picnic?
Picnic
2411 Yonge St.
(bet. Broadway & Roselawn Aves.)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada | Map
416-487-8609
Jul 22, 2008, 8:40 am
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747 Queen E.
"The Riverside resto-bar run by Ian Risdon and Nicola Fisher serves an array of wines as well as meat and cheese platters as part of their menu. Italian-trained chef Daniel Usher has five items on his menu, making it easier on those indecisive types. A sure draw for east enders looking for a convenient local for a good glass of vino and a bite."
Check out earlier in the thread for lists of restaurants. I love Batifole - if you're into french food, it's hard to beat. Tomi-Kro is also very good, as is L'il Baci for "fusion" and italian, respectively.
Jul 22, 2008, 7:08 pm
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It was kind of wierd. Bowling alley layout, somewhat unfriendly staff, but typical vodka bar - similar to Pravda on Wellington. If you love vodka with some dry bread and pickles, this is the place for you.
Jul 25, 2008, 7:38 am
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So - Table 17. It was pretty good. Of the appetisers our group had, in order of good-less good were scallops, tartare, salad, cold pea soup. For mains, pickerel, pork tenderloin, then striploin. The steak came out a little overcooked and was pretty tough. Desserts were also pretty good - esp. the chocolate veloute and the clotted cream w/ strawberry rhubarb compote.
Service was good and casual, and the layout is good. I'd say definitely a repeat place, but there's definitely hits and misses on the menu.
Service was good and casual, and the layout is good. I'd say definitely a repeat place, but there's definitely hits and misses on the menu.