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Perigee Restaurant

Mr. Big — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 23:11:42 +0000

I started this blog about a year after I visited Perigee, so it is dated and will be short.

When we went there was a 20 course tasting menu, with wine pairings. It food was great and the wine spectacular. I with they still offered this and would visit again if they did.

About $500 for two with wine.

Perigee Restaurant
(416) 364-1397
55 Mill Street
Toronto, ON
http://www.perigeerestaurant.com/

Europea

Mr. Big — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 21:30:03 +0000

This is another review that I am writing long after I have been there. This was before I started this blog. Europia is my favority place to eat in Montreal. Whenever I visit Montreal I make it a priority to eat at this establishment.

While I forget what I had last time I was there, I do remember that the ceaser shot and Lobster cream Cappuccino are very interesting and different. We usually make the decision easy and grab the “tasting” menu. Pair it with their wine choices for a great experience.

Dinner for two with wine about $400.

Europea
(514) 398-9229
1227, rue de la Montagne
Montreal, ON
http://www.europea.ca

Harbour Sixty Steakhouse

Mr. Big — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:06:53 +0000

I have not been to Harbour Sixty in at least a few months, so this review is dated. Also, I forget the details so this is going to be brief. This is one of my favorite places, not really for the food, but the atmosphere. It is extremely cosy, especially in a booth.

I have been a few times, this being the most memorable choices. I have started with the pan seared fois gras. It is spectacular with the salad it comes with. For the main I have had the princess cut lobster, which is basically just a lobster ready to eat (shell broken). Our waiter many times was Lorne (spelling?). A great guy his wine recommendations are PERFECT.

Meals with wine about $500 for two.

I definitely recommend this restaurant. Two thumbs up from the Big guy.

Harbour Sixty Steakhouse
(416) 777-2111
60 Harbour Street
Toronto, ON
http://www.harboursixty.com/

Verses Restaurant

Mr. Big — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:03:10 +0000

Verses was our first sit down restaurant experience in Kitchener. We were told it was one of Kitchener’s finest “fine dining” places. If so, Kitchener is lacking in fine dining restaurants. While not bad, Verses was not great either.

I had Foie Gras Benedict which I must say was very interesting. Probably my favorite part of the evening. I then had the Beef and Oxtail as my main. It was the low point of the evening. I forget the wine, so obviously it was not spectacular. I made the mistake of having a strong Martini before we started, so I missed out on dessert.

I don’t want to give the impression that I will not go back, I will… but if it was in Toronto and there were other choices, I would not.

Meal with wine for two ran about $300.

Verses Restaurant
(519) 744-0144
182 Victoria St N.
Kitchener, ON
http://www.versesrestaurant.ca/

Canoe Restaurant and Bar

Mr. Big — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:36:06 +0000

This is one of, if not my absolute favorite restaurant. This blog was created after the last time went. I have not been in awhile, so look for a more detailed review later. Or better yet, try for yourself.

We usually grab the tasting menu, paired with wine. Price around $500 for two. Stylish or suit-and-tie attire.

Canoe
(416) 364-0054
54th Floor, Toronto Dominion Bank Tower
66 Wellington St W
Toronto, Ontario
http://www.oliverbonacini.com/canoemovie.html