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Donatello Restaurant
A cut above the crowd
by The Cooks Are Coming 2 DinnerThe Cooks had the pleasure of visiting a Landmark on Elm Street, for Home cooked Italian Food at Donatello.
Charm and Elegance come together here where the Fine Dining experience is not to be missed. Located at 37 Elm, this quaint, family operated restaurant is between Bay and Yonge Streets in the heart of downtown Toronto close to many attractions, including the Delta Chelsea Hotel.
Upon our arrival, we met the delightful owners Giacomo (Jack) and wife, Filomena. They have owned and operated this business for years, and made us feel like we had just come to their home for a meal. We had the pleasure of being served by Kaiser who was most knowledgeable about the entire menu and the wine selections. He made our choices easy.
Match Restaurant
‘Visually captivating’ food and art
By The Cooks.The latest find of The Cooks was to an establishment by the name of Match. Located in Woodbridge at 177 Whitmore Road (Hwy 400 & Hwy 7 area) the unassuming address most certainly changes as you walk through their doors. Inside, we found the most wonderful, dining area. The vaulted ceilings decorated with large mirrors and spectacular wine rack catches your eye immediately leading up to industrial style open ceilings. The tables set up surround a large bar area, with private dining up the side stairway and a wonderful, event hall where catered events and weddings are held.
Sequel Restaurant
Modern French Cuisine with upscale urban comfort food
By The Cooks.The Cooks recently were invited to enjoy a new dining experience at Sequel, located at 3362 Yonge Street. In operation since 2004, it stands out in the Lawrence Park neighbourhood where the owners Lisa and Eric are leaders in the industry.
A mixture of both a passion for good wholesome food entwined with a dedication to reducing their eco-footprint, owners Lisa and husband Eric are setting a trend through environmental initiatives focusing on shrinking their carbon foot print.
Voglie Restaurant
Wants, Cravings & Desires
By The Cooks.(vol-e-ay) An intriguing name, translation being; "Wants, Cravings & Desires" – all of which were certainly met for The Cooks while visiting our latest find.
VOGLie, found at 582 Church Street, 1 block north of Wellesley Street, is situated in a beautiful Century home, approximately 130 years old. Owned by Leah and Maria - they have transformed an old structure into a lovely venue, filled with atmosphere and romance for an intimate dinner for two or a large function with friends.
La Bruschetta:
At home in the kitchen with the family and friends
by The Cooks.
The Cooks recently had the pleasure of dining at the well-established 'La Bruschetta'. Located on the south side of St. Clair Avenue West, this unassuming eatery presents outstanding quality and wholesome home cooked dishes. Owners Benito and Franca Piantoni along with their daughters, Silvia and Brenda collectively run a family operation not to be missed.
Casa Mendoza
Authentic Spanish estate on the shoreline of Toronto
By Judi McLeodLike discovering diamonds in the grass, visitors lucky enough to happen upon Toronto's Casa Mendoza Restaurant can't believe their luck. Built by a refreshingly eccentric connoisseur, who indulged his dream of creating an authentic Spanish estate on the shoreline of Toronto, Casa Mendoza's captivating bay windows overlook breathtaking Lake Ontario & Downtown Toronto.
Casa Mendoza offers literally acres of free parking. Nestled amongst abundant foliage, there is no doubt it offers one of the most incredible views no other restaurant can match.
King's Table Fish and Chips:
And so much more...
By The Cooks Are Coming 2 Dinner The Kings Table, Fish & Chip… "and so much more…" most certainly describes The Cooks’ latest find. To say it’s your local Fish & Chip shop would be an injustice. Although the signature dish is the Fried Halibut & Chips, the menu is so much more. Owned by husband and wife team — Louis and Ursula, the two have created a great place in The Beach that is sure to succeed.Pomegranate
House of Culinary Passion
By The Cooks Are Coming 2 Dinner
Nestled in the eastern area of The Beach is a fairly new interesting place to dine. Open since early this year, it is located at 2222 Queen Street East. Pomegranate —" House of Culinary Passion".
We were greeted by friendly staff and taken into a warm and casual atmosphere. The brightly decorated room seats approx. 26 patrons and has an open kitchen. With the windows opened to the sidewalk, passerbys stopped to chat at this neighborhood meeting place. There was a comfortable diner feel to the place, but the food was most definitely from a learned chef.
The Goof:
Garden Gate Restaurant
They're heading--in droves--to "The Goof's"by Judi McLeod
The first time a friend suggested we "do lunch over at the Goof’s", I was a tad wary. "The Goof’s" is the fond nickname dubbed to the Garden Gate Restaurant by patrons, some of who have been going there since 1952. Somewhere in time, the `d’ in their "Good Food" logo went missing from a large outside sign. The nickname stuck long after the logo was repaired.
Garden Gate Restaurant at 2379 Queen St. E. (at Beech Ave.) lives up to its promise of "Good Food".
The Garden Gate Restaurant, which has daily lineups beginning with its 8 a.m. opening, needs no advertising.
Balkan Bistro:
Home of Turkish cuisine
by Judi McLeodWhen crocuses and snowdrops cropped up this Spring, they paved the way for the opening of Toronto’s new Balkan Bistro.
Located at 126E McCaul Street, Balkan Bistro is right across the street from the famous St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
With windows overlooking busy McCaul Street, the Balkan Bistro is a treasure of a little restaurant and one of the few places where you can find Turkish coffee just the way it should be served, strong, sweet and served up in demi tasse.
The smell of home baked cookies waft from the bistro beckoning tourists and locals alike.
The Balkan Bistro is one of those little cafes whose dedicated chef takes pride in unusual entrees that include Kadinbudu Kofte, a traditional Turkish meal, made up of lightly fried ground beef and rice meatball in a soft shell of beaten eggs.
The Homemade Chicken Parmesan, fresh chicken breast cooked in the chef’s special Parmesan sauce, topped with mushrooms and freshly grated Parmesan packs them in at lunchtime.
