Though unrelated to Toronto, however, I hope this posting will enlighten some of our curious Toronto foodies, the stark contrast in pricing between Vancouver’s Michelin star establishments and our own.
Being one of the hottest tables in town, I was fortunate to secure a table for our anniversary dinner, one month in advance.
Using an abundance of local products and ingredients for their creation, the chefs managed to deliver an array of intriguing, visually appealing and delicious dishes. The flavor profile was well seasoned and balanced. Some dishes featured unfamiliar look and taste but with absolutely satisfying results.
The piping hot, crispy exterior and light as air, fluffy interior ‘ bread’ being such an example!..an out-of-this-world creation! The $40 supplement for about 3-4 oz of perfectly cooked, melt in the mouth, A5 Wagyu Rib-eye from Miyazaki prefecture was a steal!! The aged Fraser Valley ‘ cooked pink’ duck breast was equally impressive! The alkaline black ink noodle paired with local striped prawns cream sauce was another hit. Another favorite was the dainty and gorgeous bowl of Dungeness crab, topped with crunchy sourdough dust and local Sockeye Salmon Ikura! Taste bomb perfection with matching anticing textural interaction.
The impeccable, super-friendly and attentive service was one of the best we have encountered and complimented the delicious cuisine perfectly.
Now for the MOST AMAZING part!! At ONLY $149, our multi-course, ‘ filling ‘ tasting menu, featuring some high-end local, fresh ingredients was hands-down an incredible bargain! This, considering currently, equal caliber Michelin star establishments here in Toronto, like Alo, Edulis, Enigma, Don Alfonso….
