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Reviewed by Toronto Life
  • 68 Princess St. View on map »
  • Kingston
  • 613-549-7673
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Kingston’s limestone-clad grande dame entices—despite dated decor and a somewhat staid seasonal menu with French, Italian and Asian touches—thanks to a convivial atmosphere, an effervescent patio and food prepared without shortcuts. Pear and duck liver pâté is a sublime opener, a silky, subtly sweet preparation better enjoyed with the homemade bread than the overpowering rosemary-garlic crouton accompaniment. Tender pork ribs, glazed in a fiery chili barbecue sauce and served with crispy matchstick fries, are a ...

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