WESLODGE

A saloon in the city? Yes, illuminated sign, massive yellow doors, a trophy room and servers with leather holsters to make you feel in a modern saloon right in downtown.
The menu offers American cuisine with a western twist, we started with the Scotch Quail Eggs - the Bison Ribeye: Juniper Rub, Green Olives Tabouli - the Baked Black Cod: Broccoli puree, Buckwheat Noodle, Citrus Vinaigrette and Squash Tater Tots with chorizo.
Last but not least the Sticky cake and the Chocolate Gold Bar.



                

                    SCOTCH EGGS: Chorizo, Tomato jam,
             Black truffle



BOURBON GLAZED CORNISH HEN:
 Malted barley, Romanesco, Jus

CHOCOLATE BAR: Gold leaf

Experience: $ 219.00

• Scotch Eggs
• Bourbon Glazed Cornish Hen
• 2 Bison Ribeye
• Baked Black Cod
• Squash Tater Tots
• 2 Sticky Cake
• Chocolate Gold Bar
• 2 glasses of Astrolabe, Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand)

We were so fascinated by the surreal hunting atmosphere around us that we did not pay so much attention to the just right size portion of our plates. The Slow Roasted Ontario Lamb shoulder caught our attention but our waiter advise us the portion was about 5 pounds, we definitely have to come back! The Hen and the Squash were deliciously well made.



SCARAMOUCHE

Scaramouche is a romantic historical novel by Rafael Sabadini published in 1921, the novel opens with the memorable line: " He was born with a gift of laughter and a sense that the world was mad".
This old style restaurant with white tablecloth offers an amazing view of downtown Toronto,
we have been offered a welcome olive tapenade and home made pecan bread, just delightful.

QUEBEC DUCK: foie gras terrine,duck pastrami,
 fig confit, pickled leeks, grapes maple cider jelly,
 hazelnut, sourdough toast and vincotto

SEA BASS: artichokes, roasted fennel,
oven-dried cherry tomatoes, black olive grilled chili pepper,
shellfish tomato nage, smoked paprika aioli



VENISON: bacon wrapped loin, sour cream spaetzle,
candy cane beet, leeks forelle pear,
walnuts, watercress pesto,
red wine jus and triple crunch mustard cream

SOFT PISTACHIO MERINGUE: rhubarb ginger beer sorbet,
pistachio cream, poached Ontario rhubarb

 

Experience: $ 190.00

• Quebec Duck, appetizer
• Sea bass, entree
• Venison, entree
• Soft Pistachio Meringue, dessert
• Half bottle of Astrolabe, Sauvignon Blanc ( New Zealand)

The meal was very good, one of the best I ever had and the dessert absolutely outstanding. Scaramouche is the perfect spot for an old style celebration.

THOMPSON DINER

This was my first official night in Toronto, we just decided to walk and have and easy but yummy dinner.                                                  

We have been welcome by Anna, our waitress: "feel free to wave at me or scream my name".  

                                          

We had a foot long hot dog, The Works: with grilled onions, Swiss cheese & bacon - All Canadian Burger and the Warm Gingerbread. 

Must try the brunch burger with french fries, beef burger with fried eggs, melted cheddar & bacon served on a powdered donut... sounds funky delicious!                            





Warm Gingerbread, handmade salted caramel gelato

All Canadian Burger, cheddar & peameal bacon

Experience: $ 42.00

• The works, hot dog
• All Canadian, hamburger
• Warm ginger bread
• One free refill soft drink

Located at the Thompson Hotel, the diner is open 24/7 perfect for a midnight snack or a simple and quick meal. The french fries were absolutely delicious and the dessert quite interesting, it was a nice and fun experience that thanks to Anna made the food even more tasteful!