Beggar’s Banquet
Finally, the options for a takeout dinner extend beyond three-for-one pizza and ketchupy pad Thai. Here, a gourmet dinner for two for under $45
WINE
A bottle of Hungary’s zippy Dunavár 2008 Muscat Ottonel. $8. LCBO 565812.
STARTER
Venison and sun-dried tomato terrine, cornichons, apple-fennel chutney and crostini. $7. Loïc Gourmet to Go, 722 Queen St. E., 416-850-8835.
MAIN
Breaded halibut cakes with house-made garlic scape mayo. $6 each. Pantry, 974 College St., 416-364-2495.
SIDE
Roasted local carrots, beets, parsnips and turnips in brown butter. $1.30 for 100 grams, two portions $5. McEwan, Shops at Don Mills, 38 Karl Fraser Rd., 416-444-6262.
SALAD
Olive oil–dressed green bean salad with oyster mushrooms, peppers and garlic. $1.90 for
100 grams, two portions $4. Daniel et Daniel, 248 Carlton St., 416-968-9275.
DESSERT
Lemon squares ($1 each) and cassis mousse cups ($2 each). Daniel et Daniel.
Photography by Raina and Wilson; Styling by Carol Dudar
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