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Reviewed by Toronto Life
  • 234 King St. E. (at Sherbourne) View on map »
  • 416-363-8447
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Editorial Review

A main-floor lounge bar dominated by a plasma TV leads to a more sophisticated mezzanine where candlelight gleams off dark wood tables. Co-owner Dave Billington leads a smooth friendly staff and has put together a wine list that favours Ontario stars at bargain prices. Chef Deron Engbers’s menu shows the same respect for local ingredients and good value. Seared ostrich is unusually juicy and flavourful over a neat little flan of squash purée and crumbled ...

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    234 King St. E. (at Sherbourne)
  • 416-363-8447

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