It makes me more likely to give it a chance, because I haven’t read anything about Baro or the other Tsoumaris restaurants that are not associated with King St Food Co having cash flow problems and not paying their suppliers.
I was someone who enjoyed the Brant House around 2003-2005, who went out to Brassaii, 606, Two Cats and other King W establishments in my 30s and early 40s.
At this stage in my life, I dislike the scene and vibe at most King W restaurants. That’s the main reason I haven’t been to Myth and it isn’t that high on my list. I also don’t like loud restaurants and most King W patios and restaurants are on the loud side.
Also, I’m half Greek, and a decent home cook, so I usually am fussy and seeking out specific dishes done in a certain way.
I like the food at Mamakas, but I find the space, service and other customers a little too sceney, and the portions sometimes precious. Koukla, I find a little gimmicky.
Take note, Chris Kalisperas at Mamakas had worked at Brassaii and I think Centro. The Greek restaurateurs and chefs know one another.
I’m not sure if the Nitza Tsoumaris who owned Myth on the Danforth for a short time according to ChefDB is Matty’s mother. John is older than Matty. Matty might be around 40 now, not sure.
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Re: patios
Thanks for mentioning Bar Piquette is pretty much indoors. If that’s the case, I probably will just visit Union, which is close enough to me, and maybe The Three Speed , which is a very basic pub menu, so it is not worth a special detour from East York, but it had good ventilation last time I went so it’s a good option for Bloor & Dufferin) until more patios open in April or May. I found Bar Reyna’s seating on the patio and courtyard space too close for comfort, even in the summer.
For good indoor ventilation, for a coffee, the B Espresso inside the Royal Conservatory of Music, open Monday to Saturday during the day had a good CO2 reading. It was around 550, better than inside my apartment.
