Each time I return to Toronto in late January or early February, I forget
that their "restaurant week" runs for two whole weeks and is called
Winterlicious.
After the Magic Flute last night, the Sarastro and I headed across the
street for their $28 ($21US!!) 3 course menu which is a steal for sure. There
are 3 or 4 choices for each course and I was upset the Inari (steak tartare) was
all gone by our arrival just before 11pm but the food was yummy
nonetheless.
I love ramen and should have chosen the Smoked Chicken Ramen with toasted
miso, menma, scallion and egg that Matt chose. It was hot and delicious. My
Spicy Clam Noodle was more noodles and lots of tasty clams with only a hint of
super spicy miso broth with chili and scallion. I loved the dish, but in the
18degree temps, yearned for more hot soup!
Last year I had the superb Toronto made sake called Izumi
(Nigori)"Nigorizake" which I love and paired superbly with all the spice.
Since Inari was gone I opted for the Lamb Bun (each dish is locally sourced
as well and indicated here:Jim Giggie, Ontario) with spicy mayo, iceberg lettuce
and pickled bean sprouts. It was mildly spicy, but the bun, lettuce and super
sprouts negated that and I have to say it was a superb and filling dish but not
too large. The Prork Bun (Kunan Farm, Ontario) with hoisin cucumber and scallion
looked yummy as well, but Matt said it was slightly fatty.
I moved on to a tasty glass of Kew Vineyards 2013 Gamay from Beamsville
Bench in Ontario reminding me even more of the delicious variety of wines up
here...have to go shopping today!
Dessert for both of us was Spiced Chocolate Mousse with Sichuan spices and
honeycomb which came in a small mason jar and was a rich fudgy intense chocolate
paste more than mousee, yet quite tasty with the spices and that crunch was just
right.
Off to bed after a long day as more is to come all weekend!
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