Comments on: Union opens tomorrow, and I’ve lost my lucky stone

By: ruth

ruth — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 04:37:53 +0000

What a beautiful story Teo. It reminded me of the ‘stone letter’ from that Japanese movie ’Departures’. Maybe, in this case, loosing a stone is just a sign of a new beginning. Worry not, strength is within you, and so are the memories, the love and the meaningful connections that tie you to the stone.

I don’t think I could open myself so publicly, but it’s been lovely to read your thoughts and what you felt then… I wonder how you feel now.
I came late to your process, so I missed the struggle and just recently have gotten to try your beautiful food. It’s like a perfect Sunday afternoon, simple and unpretentious but elegant … real. Toronto lacks that honesty; it’s a rare quality.
I like your food, your place and your thoughts…Definitely ‘a soft place to land’

Best

Ruth

By: Tim Das

Tim Das — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 04:25:57 +0000

I stopped into Union a few weeks ago one friday night when I was strolling along Ossington- it looked interesting and I just wanted a look – it was after last call and I asked for a glass of water at the bar. The hostess/bartender (with a kiwi or aussie accent) told me to “go back to the bar where you’ve been drinking and get water there”. How inexplicably rude- especially for a new business in the neighbourhood. I dearly hope Union fails and they send this mannerless Kiwi/Aussie a-hole back to the outback.
-Tim

By: area man

area man — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 17:12:59 +0000

I’ve been watching this place being built down the street from me for over a year, and reading this blog with interest. It’s a shame that my dinner last night was one of the most disappointing meals that I’ve ever had.

So much hype and so much excitement may have caused some opening stress, to be sure, and I’m not the kind of guy who expects new servers to be perfect (they were very nice) but the food at Union was mediocre at best. I won’t be back for a while, unless it’s just for a glass of wine and app at the bar.

By: Kris

Kris — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:32:28 +0000

Looking forward to it, congrats!

By: didi

didi — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:35:21 +0000

I feel sorry for you but you should’ve known that this city don’t like people to succeed…too bad
will come and visit hope your fries aren’t 7 or 8 and ur mineral water 8 or 9

By: Doug

Doug — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:12:25 +0000

With almost a year of this blog with mostly posts about food philosophy rather that the challenges of opening a restaurant, we have learnt precious little. Why the long delay? Permits? Contractors? Any advice to others or is it just magic?

By: Brian

Brian — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 01:01:33 +0000

Well done. It’s tough opening a restaurant. I’ve done it twice, and it’s never easy. And welcome to the neighbourhood!

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By: Kelley422

Kelley422 — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 23:39:36 +0000

Oh, and P.S.

Believing in magic IS NOT flaky. NOT believing is tragic.

By: Kelley422

Kelley422 — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 23:37:31 +0000

You are right – it was time for the stone to go. You really don’t need it anymore – all you need is Teo.

Remember that.

love ya, dude.
K

By: Steve DeKuyper

Steve DeKuyper — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:38:10 +0000

May your flakiness not bankrupt you. cheers!

By: Bonnie and Family

Bonnie and Family — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:12:08 +0000

Way to go Tao. We are all thinking of you tonight. Congratulations, you have done it. Let the food and drinks begin. Can’t wait to come for a meal. Don’t worry about losing your stone. Your Grampa will be with you in spirit tonight on you opening.