Just don't call them sliders (Image: Matthew Fox)
For its four-year life, this acclaimed downtown restaurant has been a dinner-only establishment. That all changed this month as Trevor Kitchen and Bar opened its doors to lunchers. The elegant and cozy dining room makes the most of its underground space, with exposed stones and a little conceptual art (pity about the pot lighting, though). The freshly printed lunch menu includes à la carte selections, as well as two prix fixe options ($22 for two courses or $29 for three, both with a 30-minute lunch time guarantee). The shaved autumn vegetable salad features vibrant arugula, luscious, crunchy curls of golden beets, spiced pecans and pomegranate molasses. Two juicy mini Kobe burgers with mushrooms (the menu avoids the unappetizing moniker “sliders”) are delicious enough to make us wish they were plus-sized. The requisite side of fries gets some bold assistance from the garlic-truffle mayo. Crème brûlée and sorbet can be found anywhere, so choosing from among the three dessert options is a no-brainer: the rich dark chocolate cake with peanut butter chantilly and fresh berries defines decadence.
The cost: $40, including tax and tip.
The time: 60 minutes, or 20 minutes to savour each course.
Trevor Kitchen and Bar, 38 Wellington St. E., 416-941-9410, trevorkitchenandbar.com.
(Images: Matthew Fox)
There’s nothing unappetizing about a slider — though I am happy to see them avoiding that word, since a little burger is not automatically a slider, contrary to popular belief.
October 20, 2010 at 2:06 pm | by MichaelWe didn’t do lunch at Trevor, but if you’re interested in reading a dinner review, you can check out ours below.
http://restosinto.tumblr.com/post/10835683940/trevor
Enjoy the write-up!
Cheers,
October 10, 2011 at 12:10 pm | by Restos in TORestos in TO