Summerlicious - Toula Restaurant

The last restaurant I tried out during this past Summerlicious was the Toula Restaurant at Westin Harbour Castle. Yep - the one high atop Toronto's financial district, on the 38th floor. For more info and what was on the menu, click here. We went for their $20 lunch.

It was a nice summer day that day, so the view overlooking Lake Ontario was beautiful! The environment, speaking mainly of the decor was ok. I wasn't a big fan of it - good thing the view made up for it. The service was friendly and the Italian food was very tasty. It's definitely worth checking out. From the 38th floor = a one-of-a-kind dining experience!

 

 

“Burano” 
in-house smoked salmon with caramelized red onion, caper and berries, drizzled with lemon and extra virgin olive oil

Cortina’s wild mushroom “Alessandro”
mushrooms lightly sautéed in rosemary and pinot grigio, on a bed of handmade polenta, topped with castel magno cheese fondue

“La Torre” 
eggplant mozzarella di buffala tower, oven baked & finished with fresh tomato and basil sauce

Stone pressed “arturo” grilled Cornish Hen
stone pressed, mustard crusted grilled cornish hen, served with sautéed spinach alla milanese with raisins and pine nuts

Veal Medallion “Serrenisimma”
slowly cooked veal medallion with fresh herb and pinot grigio, topped with asiago cheese fondue and sliced black truffle from Norcia, served with garlic and rosemary roasted potatoes

Toula classic homemade vanilla gelato “affogato” topped with espresso coffee

Toula classic tiramisu

Summerlicious - Trio Restaurant

Trio Restaurant was located in Toronto's North York and was part of the Novotel Toronto North York Hotel. For more info and the menu, click here. We went there for a $15 lunch during the Summerlicious period.

It had a nice environment with sleek modern furnishings and style decor which I really liked however I find the layout of the space a bit too open concept. The service and food was good. Worth checking out if you're in the area.

 

 

Wild Mushroom Arancini
Wild mushroom risotto balls breaded with Panko and fried, served with fire roasted tomato sauce, pesto and parmesan cheese

Chicken Meatloaf
Ground Herbed Chicken meatloaf, sautéed green Cabbage & Rapini, drizzled with Soy Plum Glaze

Tartufo
Rich Creamy Milanese Vanilla Ice Cream centered with Crème Caramel and rolled with Home made cookies

Apple Blossom
Flakey pastry with an apple filling and topped with crumble served with vanilla sauce and walnuts

Summerlicious - Valens

It's that time again - the 10th annual Summerlicious! It started July 6 and runs until July 22, so there's still time. For restaurant list, click here.

My friends and I went for lunch to Valens last weekend. Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, in Baldwin village. They offers a selection of fusion foods. You can check out their Summerlicious menu here.

I really liked it; great atmosphere, good food and nice service. There also a nice front patio. Check out the pics I took of the dishes we had. I definitely recommend Valens!

I have 2 more restaurants booked, so make sure to check back for my thoughts on them.

Baby mixed greens, mandarin oranges, dried dates, roasted walnuts, julienne carrots and pears with raspberry vinaigrette

CRUSTINI
Three piece crustini topped with smoked salmon
and avocado mango relish

Pan seared Atlantic salmon filet topped with mixed nut maple sauce, served with
herb roasted vegetables and buttered baby bok choy

LAMB SHANK
Slowly simmered with herbs, red wine and tomatoes, served with mashed potatoes
and buttered baby bok choy

CHICKEN
Pan seared chicken breast topped with blueberry cream sauce,
served with roasted vegetables and buttered baby bok choy

Hazelnut meringue with strawberry sauce and whipped cream

Chocolate cheesecake

Summerlicious - Café Moroc

Went for Summerlicious last weekend! A Moroccan restaurant called Café Moroc . A wondrerful environment, very good food, great service, and only $15 for lunch, what more can you ask for?! Definitely worth checking out!

Now check out my food shots - just try not to drool...