Menuism - StephenH's Reviews

Toronto, ON: Cowbell - "More Cowbell"

2008-07-09T18:37:17-07:00

Review of Cowbell at 1564 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6R

The grass fed beef is leaner than what most people are used to but the taste and flavor more than makes up for it. The sous-vide Elk was also incredible, as was the beef carpaccio.The only hiccup was that our wine was corked (even our replacement bottle was served a little warm). Howe...

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Toronto, ON: Spice Route Asian Bistro & Bar - "If Manchu Wok Opened A Bar..."

2008-07-09T18:14:54-07:00

Review of Spice Route Asian Bistro & Bar at 499 King St W, Toronto, ON M5A 1L9

by StephenH:

If you like over paying for food you can get at Manchu Wok, then you will really like eating at Spice Route. The decor is gorgeous but this is really a bar serving food court quality food.Oh… it’s interesting that ‘efoodie’ has written the same raving review for...

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North York, ON: La Mexicana - "The food was ok with the exception that the..."

2007-11-29T20:41:01-08:00

Review of La Mexicana at 3337 Bathurst St, North York, ON

by StephenH:

The food was ok with the exception that the Pollo en Pipian was very dry and the sangria lacked depth. By far the best dishes were the Ceviche de Camarones appetizer and the fresh and warm churros.Overall, it’s a cozy little place but the food lacked consistency and many items on...

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Toronto, ON: Mill Street Restaurant & Pub - "The brewing vats inside the restaurant made..."

2007-11-04T10:56:57-08:00

Review of Mill Street Restaurant & Pub at 55 Mill St, Toronto, ON M5A

by StephenH:

The brewing vats inside the restaurant made the place a little steamy and yeasty smelling… but I suppose that’s part of the charm. The tables were also a little too small for serving full meals but the prompt service (our waiter was quick to clear glasses & plates that we no l...

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Toronto, ON: Six Steps Restaurant & Lounge - "Step Away From This Restaurant"

2007-08-14T22:45:03-07:00

Review of Six Steps Restaurant & Lounge at 55 Colborne St, Toronto, ON M5E

by StephenH:

I usually don’t have high hopes for the food in a restaurant / lounge place but Six Steps managed to even fall way below my expectations.Everyone at our table (there were 10 of us) agreed that every dish, from their pizza to risotto to pasta, was over salted. Personally, I had th...

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Toronto, ON: Bistro Bakery Thuet - "First off... How can a French bistro run out of beef bour..."

2007-06-28T20:23:47-07:00

Review of Bistro Bakery Thuet at 609 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V

by StephenH:

First off… How can a French bistro run out of beef bourguignon by 7:30 of dinner service? That is like the equivalent of McDs running out of big macs. It really shouldn’t happen. They were also out of numerous other items on the menu.As for the actual dinner that was avail...

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Toronto, ON: Far Niente - "The decor is modern (love the new look) but the menu read..."

2007-06-21T23:48:55-07:00

Review of Far Niente at 187 Bay St, Toronto, ON M5L 1G5

by StephenH:

The decor is modern (love the new look) but the menu reads like it secretly wants to be a classic steakhouse…. having said that, I did enjoy my surf & turf.Overall, considering its Bay St. location (it probably sees a lot of expense accounts), it is a good place to have a reas...

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Toronto, ON: Le Sélect Bistro - "Probably the most picturesque bistro in Toronto. The men..."

2007-06-15T21:21:11-07:00

Review of Le Sélect Bistro at 432 Wellington St W, Toronto, ON M5V

by StephenH:

Probably the most picturesque bistro in Toronto. The menu is offers standard bistro stuff (boeuf bourguignon, steak frits.. etc) done well. Le Select also boasts about having Toronto’s ‘biggest & best’ wine list with over 1,000 different labels but there are not any rea...

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Toronto, ON: Blowfish Japanese Restaurant & Sake Bar - "A very hip decor but you are bumping elbows with people a..."

2007-06-13T23:38:54-07:00

Review of Blowfish Japanese Restaurant & Sake Bar at 668 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V

by StephenH:

A very hip decor but you are bumping elbows with people at the next table (the place is tiny). As for the food, the fusion and tradition japanese items are both good and there are lots of great sakes on the menu… however, the dessert mango tempura is a mushy soggy mess.

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Toronto, ON: Olive & Lemon - "Great olive & lemon colour palette inside and tasty simpl..."

2007-06-13T23:14:43-07:00

Review of Olive & Lemon at 119 Harbord St, Toronto, ON M5S

by StephenH:

Great olive & lemon colour palette inside the restaurant and tasty simple Italian dishes on the menu… I’m not a big fan of risotto but the lemon and saffron risotto I had there was pretty darn good.

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