Frank

Frank

Art Gallery of Ontario

Downtown Toronto, Canada

The cousins decided to make a trip to downtown for a nice cozy Sunday brunch. This new restaurant at the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) is a distinct Frank Gehry-designed space. Very modern and contemporary Danish furnishings. 

Excellent bread service.  Soft and fresh served with butter (salt and unsalted). 

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Freshly squeezed grapefruit juice. 

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FRANK french toast

two slices of french toast stuffed with canadian brie and bruléed raspberr

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Eggs Benedict on croissant

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buttermilk pancake tower

fresh ontario strawberries, kawartha lakes pure maple syrup

and sweet whipped cream

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Rabbit Omelette 

with house-baked buttermilk biscuits and tender lettuce salad with herbed vinaigrette

The rabbit meat with fresh vegetables. 

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Fresh Ontario blueberry pie with lime sorbet

The blueberry sauce may be a bit on the sweeter side when taken alone but when consumed with the sorbet, it balanced out well. 

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A fresh cup of cappuccino to end the meal. 

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Food: ★★★★☆

Service: ★★★★☆

Ambiance: ★★★★☆
Presentation: ★★★★☆

Apache Burgers

Apache Burgers

Etobicoke, Toronto, Canada

A neighborhood burger joint that my cousins and I often patronize during the weekend while growing up in Etobicoke.   Apache closes late - THE perfect place to go at 2 AM on a weekend. 

I have not been back for a number of years and it used to be a hole-in-the wall institution.  However, this time around, it has definitely decked out in more of a 50's diner trendy decor.

One great thing is that you can opt to have any toppings you like in your burger.  You request it, you get it. 

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Looking at the wall of achievements, Apache has made a name for itself over the years as the reigning king of the west end in Toronto’s suburban burger wars with frequent celebrities visits.

I may be slightly biased for this establishment.  

Always a fond childhood memory.   

Food: ★★★★☆

Service: ★★★☆☆

Ambiance: ★★★☆☆

Presentation: ★★☆☆☆

Queen's Pasta Cafe

Queen's Pasta Cafe

Bloor West Village

Toronto, Canada

A & C took us here while we were visiting for some homemade pasta.  Queen's Pasta Cafe did not disappoint.  We were seated outside in the patio on a hot summer early evening. 

Virgin Arnold Palmer

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Bruschetta (4 pieces) Roma tomatoes with melted asiago cheese

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Black and white fettuccini

Served with grilled tiger shrimp, black olives, fresh tomatoes, garlic, tossed in olive oil and asiago cheese

This is one of the most unique dishes that I've had in a while.  The homemade fettuccini was literally dyed with squid ink on one side, which made it uber special.  It was fresh, aromatic and generous portion.

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Linguini with grilled chicken

In sun-dried tomato garlic cream sauce

Satisfying cappuccino

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Key Lime Cheesecake

The key lime cheesecake was a little disappointing.  As you can see from the picture, it looks like it was deflated from the summer heat. 

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Mango Sorbet

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Toronto's August weather was unpredictable.  It was clear and sunny when we started our meal but mother nature played a trick on us and by the time we finished our meal, the downpour began. 

Overall, great food great company. 

Food: ★★★★☆

Service: ★★★☆☆

Ambiance: ★★★☆☆

Presentation: ★★☆☆☆