Former Splendido mastermind David Lee named his restaurant after the Latin for “take note”—and this BLT is one of many reasons to do just that. The classic lunch sandwich more than lives up to its acronym: crisp bacon, fresh greens, lemon-herb mayo and plum tomatoes as red as they are flavourful are nestled between toasted slices of toasted white Epi Bread. Lee ups the ante by stuffing it full of crispy, deep-fried, chipotle-zinged soft-shell crab. With a few house-made potato chips and gherkins, the deli staple becomes a lunchtime luxury.
The cost: $33, including tax and tip.
The time: 55 minutes, with our food arriving in less than 15 minutes.
Nota Bene, 180 Queen St. W., 416-977-6400,
notabenerestaurant.com.
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WTF…
33 bucks? fuck that I’d rather a half g’a blow.
November 8, 2010 at 3:21 pm | by BIlly BatHahahahahaha billy Bat, Welcome to the 7th most expensive city to live in, in the world. $33 for a sandwich.
November 8, 2010 at 3:31 pm | by CulinerdI am sure we will see stoopider(yes I spelt it wrong) menu items come soon time. I think I saw a Grilled cheese and chips with drink for $13 somewhere?? Over priced and we still can’t get those nice food trucks to serve other foods at lower costs.
Worth every penny.
November 8, 2010 at 4:36 pm | by Marissathat’s inlcuding tax and tip…
November 8, 2010 at 5:44 pm | by DFi know TO Life caters to a higher end crowd, but some affordable but tasty lunch picks might actually serve more of a purpose.
November 9, 2010 at 1:32 am | by jltI guess this means the corporate expense accounts are back! Now I just need to find me friends who have them…
November 9, 2010 at 11:12 am | by tk42oneWorth every penny??? Go to your local market, get exactly $33 and see how many you can make with that. Its a simple item that is over priced.
November 9, 2010 at 11:14 am | by CulinerdIf you can charge $33.00 for a sandwich and suckers are going to pay for it….all the power to you.
November 9, 2010 at 11:58 am | by fat chance