Chimichanga's for some Chimichanga's

I know I know. It is kind of obvious what we had while we were there but I can explain......... It is a deep fried burrito!!

Friend in town. Decided that we should hit up some Mexican food. I had heard that the food here was good so trying it was a must. Just north of Eglinton on Yonge.

We started with some beers. Solid, decent selection but a little bit pricey.

Now the food was good in an overall grade but I would like a little better quality on the nachos. There were a few too many items on there but not great tasting items. They were a little bland.

Oddly enough the mains were not bland. The chimichanga was fantastic. it had just the right amount of sauce and you could mix in the firm parts in perfect sequence. A little kick added exactly why you need and you are on your way to Mexico.

Eat Well and check it out!!

Sun Brunch Special

So this is just a quick hit.

Got to the Rivoli for a combination of breakfast and lunch on Sunday. I thought that it would be a great idea to create a new word for it as I really like the idea of combining it. I am thinking "Brunch" sounds like a good word. Let me know what you think of my invention.

I digress.

The Rivoli is an awesome mix of venues as they have a restaurant, music hall and pool hall all in one place. Upstairs is pool which you can get an hour of for free with brunch. In the front they have the restaurant and through the back door you come into the stage area with another bar.

Never have I actually come here for food though but always wanted to.

Large menu gives lots of options so that people that have a hard time making decisions are stumped.

I chose a special that was called the "Breakfast Bake"....... I think.

Anyways, it was amazing. A sort of quiche looking meal in a boat bowl (think banana split bowl) that had been baked in the oven. No hot sauce or pepper or anything needed because the combination of flavours was perfect. Included were egg, hickory smoked bacon, cauliflower, jack cheese, and tons more i cant ever remember. Go here and GET IT!!

Sat Brunch Special

Had no idea where we were heading for brunch.

Decided to drive with my friend towards her house and find a place along the way.

This placed ended up being Squirleys on Queen west as I had seen it before and wanted to try it.

Now I had heard that they did have great wings but that will have to be for another time as they did not have wings on their brunch menu.

Squirleys is an awesome atmosphere. Its not too busy and has a low key feel about it with a back courtyard patio for the summer. Awesome waitress and hilarious satin curtains were hanging in front of the door to keep the cold air at bay. It worked.

Not expensive food. I ended up paying less than $10 for a huge solid meal.

I would suggest getting the grilled asiago chicken. One of the most juicy pieces of chicken with melted asiago cheese and caramelized onions topped with tomato and lettuce on a fresh Kaiser bun. WOW. This was one of the best sandwiches I dare say that I ever had. Not to over shadow the soup which was very solid. I really enjoys that the pureed tomatoes in the soup did not make the whole soup without chunks. It had some solid texture to it which allows it to seem more hardy.

Go here for brunch and you will not be disappointed.

Sassafraz. High End Living

WHOA!!

Winterlicious allows me to eat places that i would never pay for otherwise and I guess that is the idea but I was able to get treated out for this amazing meal and have a great time as well.

I the heart of Yorkville there is a big white house. Within that house is a large spacious restaurant. Within that restaurant there is a table. Upon which I at a great big meal last week and it was ............... great!!

On Cumberland sits Sassafraz. Winterlicious is a great event!!

First of all they have solid Ontario micro brewed beers on tap and a decent selection.

At $45 a person you get a 3 course meal. This is far removed from what could have been about $100 per person on a regular night.

I started with the shrimp tamale with a green chili sauce that gave the meal some great kick. The outer layer of cornbread was very moist and allowed you to pull in the chili flavour.

Next came the steak. Perfectly cooked with delicious greens and a potato hash. The only thing that I could do without is the butter that was on my steak but it was in a chunk and I could easily pull it off.

For desert it was basically a chocolate brownie with mousse and other filling in it and passion fruit Sherbet.

This was too much food for me and I couldn't even finish it but I would for sure check it out while the deal is still on as you might not want to pay full price but it is a great date night out.

Eat well!!

Highway 61

BBQ meat time!!

MMMMMMMMMMMMMM meat!!

Anyone looking for some good southern style BBQ with a classic bluesy feel and some live music? Well head on over to Highway 61 on Bayview just south of Eglinton.

I took my roommate Chris there after he helped in a day of moving for a thank you lunch.

This will be quick as it was a lunch.

I had the pulled pork platter as I really wanted some pulled pork. Came with baked beans and coleslaw the mayo kind as it was meant to be eaten. It was very juicy and I would suggest that you get it with a bun or some bread so that you can make at least one sandwich.

It was a very large plate and probably too much for a lunch but I don't care.

Didn't have any beer but they have really good micro brews and other interesting brews.

Solid blues music as well as smurfs and other classic cartoons on the TV in there.

If there is one thing that is best above all is the sauce. I used it on everything from the pork to the fries to everything. I considered stealing some :).

Eat well and see you next time.