Grand Prix
A boon for the cash-strapped or indecisive, prix fixe menus are sweeping the city By Rob Mifsud
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That staple of the biannual -licious binge, the fixed-price menu has suddenly become a cornerstone of the dining scene. The trick is to steer clear of places espousing an uninspired airline approach (chicken or fish). Here, a creative option for every palate.
For the French expat: Few chefs understand French cuisine better than Didier Leroy. Didier unveils a new menu each month, though eggs en cocotte (often with foie gras and black truffles), hand-cut steak tartare and sweet soufflés remain fixtures. An amuse, three courses and mignardise, $58. 1496 Yonge St., 416-925-8588.
For the recently laid off: At Sidecar, the luscious shrimp bisque, crispy-skinned roast chicken and flourless chocolate cake are all deeply satisfying. Plus, at these prices, you can splurge on a signature cocktail. Three courses $24, Sunday to Wednesday. 577 College St., 416-536-7000.
For the locavore: Gilead Café’s Local Food Movement Thursday night series emphasizes such local producers as Dingo Farms (naturally raised beef) and Soiled Reputation (organic greens), and Ontario wine. Three courses and hors d’oeuvre, $60. 4 Gilead Pl., 647-288-0680.
For the haute romantic: Fixed price meets fine dining at Perigee. Chef Christopher Brown modernizes trad French fare, bracketing coq au vin cooked sous-vide with charcuterie and an apple tarte tatin gilded with cinnamon ice cream. Five courses $65, three courses $50. 55 Mill St., Cannery Bldg., 416-364-1397.
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