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Reviewed by Toronto Life
  • 1071 Shaw St. (at Dupont) • View on map »
  • 416-588-5928
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Small touches such as louvred blinds and carnival-glass water pitchers complete the scene for a menu evolved from classic truck-stop fare. A formidable wedge of baked polenta affords pure comfort, served atop a slurry of fried field mushrooms, roasted tomatoes, capers, black olives and goat cheese. Cornmeal crust on tenderly fried calamari crumbles too readily at the touch; a chipotle-tzatziki dip is bitter. Braised baby back ribs come in two super-tender styles: traditional wet and ...

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    1071 Shaw St. (at Dupont)
  • 416-588-5928

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