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Cowbell
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- 1564 Queen St. W. (at Dowling Ave.) • View on map »
- 416-849-1095
- http://www.cowbellrestaurant.ca/
The menu at the city’s forebear of locavorism lists a virtual who’s who of Ontario farmers: beef from Dingo Farms, lamb from Vader Farms, greens from Soiled Reputation. Chef Mark Cutrara loves his meat, and not just prime cuts: a pig’s head stuffed with cotechino sausage has its fatty edges crisped and its richness cut with du Puy lentils. Tartare comes in two varieties on the same plate: soft, flavourful beef and an even silkier elk version seasoned with juniper berries. Servers know their food as well as their wines. The list skews Ontario but still offers a solid international selection. Classic desserts—a textbook crème caramel and a sweet, nutty peach crumble—offer homey comfort. Mains $18–$36.
- Closed Sunday and Monday
- Outdoor dining
- Bring your own bottle
- Vegetarian
1564 Queen St. W. (at Dowling Ave.) | This location is wheelchair accessible
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