Grilled octopus with olives and a tomato, red onion and caper salsa (Image: Renée Suen)
A trip to Elm Street’s Adega is the perfect way to remain in denial that spring is still months away. The Portuguese restaurant’s signature Mediterranean octopus is impeccably grilled, its slightly charred crust shielding a tender, meaty core. Potatoes, crisp French beans and a gently cooked carrot play second fiddle to the hearty octopus, which is garnished with plump black olives and a bright tomato, red onion and caper salsa.
The cost: $32.50 with tax and tip.
The time: 1 hour.
Adega, 33 Elm St., 416-977-4338, adegarestaurante.ca.
You’ve discovered my secret! One of my favourite restaurants and such wonderful customer service.
January 10, 2011 at 8:48 am | by SeptembreI love grilled octopus. Thanks for the heads-up!
January 10, 2011 at 11:28 am | by Deb$24.95 ++ for lunch? Now please, don’t everyone rush over there for lunch all at once!
January 11, 2011 at 7:06 am | by AreThoseReal?I agree….how many of us actually dish out $24.95+ for lunch?
January 11, 2011 at 8:43 am | by LovetoeatI would be curious to find out how many people that complain about expensive lunches, every time TL sends out their weekly pick, end up paying $100 or more for a Smirnoff on the weekends?
January 11, 2011 at 11:25 am | by BG011Its not expensive! you just dont earn enough!!
February 29, 2012 at 11:31 pm | by JC