New Generation Sushi

New Generation Sushi is a staple for cheap sushi in the Annex. They are open late and have lots of selection on their menu. Here's what I had on my visit:

Miso Soup

Gyoza. These dumplings were stuffed with beef. I'm a sucker for the dipping sauce...so addictive.

Seaweed Salad

Spicy Tuna Roll and BBQ eel Roll. 

Salmon and Avocado roll.

I wasn't overly wowed by the food at New Generation. It was descent sushi but not the best I've had. My favourite's were the salmon roll and the gyoza. Aside from the food, I like how this restaurant is good for late night eats (I came around 1 am) and service was fast and friendly. 

Happy Eating!

King Palace

King Palace is a hidden gem tucked away at Church St and Park Rd. This joint serves up Pakistani and Indian cuisine that is seriously delicious.  They have a huge selection of meat and vegetarian options to choose from. 

 Naan Bread 

 Butter Chicken, Paneer Palak, and Chili Chicken. Everything on this plate was fantastic.

Side salad. Im not sure what was in the dressing, but it was great. 

Mango Lassi. This is THE best mango lassi I have ever had. As I'm writing this post, I am wishing I could drink some more of this...right now. So good.

I really loved the food at King Palace. Everything I tried had excellent flavour. I cannot wait to come back and to try more! 

Happy Eating! 

The Saint Tavern

Craving a good brunch? Look no further my friends! The Saint Tavern, located on Ossington at Dundas, does breakfast/brunch right. This is a casual style restaurant, that is usually busy with hungry customers. I came for brunch recently, and really enjoyed the experience.

I am a huge devilled egg fan, so naturally I had to try them here. The eggs were garnished with a piece of radish, chive and bacon. They were yummy. The bacon on top added a nice saltiness.

Corned Beef Hash (with poached eggs, bernaise sauce and toast). I was expecting the hash part of this dish to be a little different. It was chunkier than I expected. However, the flavour of the corned beef, mixed with the fried potato and runny egg worked lovely together. I loved the bernaise sauce. 

'Stuffed French Toast' (with a fruit compote, lemon cream cheese and rice krispy crusting). This was sweet and decadent. The portion size was massive. Very enjoyable.

I will definitely be back to The Saint Tavern. After a nice brunch, I am curious about their dinner menu. I enjoyed my experience here. If you are in the area, check it out!

Happy Eating!

More from Mother India

I am clearly a big fan of Mother India.  Here's what I had on my last visit!

 Mango Lassi

Banana Lassi. This was very subtle in flavour. Not too sweet. I preferred the Mango Lassi to this one.

Vegetable Pakora. 

 Vegetable Samosa

Chaat Papri. This was a salad type dish with chickpeas, pita crisps and different sauces. It was delish!

Spinach and chickpea roti. 

mmmmmm.....

If you are in the Parkdale area, you should really check out Mother India. It always hits the spot.

Happy Eating! 

Bestellen

Bestellen is a relatively new restaurant opened by former Top Chef Canada finalist Rob Rossi. I have heard great things about this restaurant and decided to come give it a try. From the moment I walked in, I felt comfortable and welcome. The staff were incredibly knowledgable, friendly and attentive. Now..on to the good stuff...

We started with a crisp, cool bottle of white wine (Pinot Grigio)

Selection of house made charcuterie, pickles, mustard and bread. I really enjoyed this platter. The meats were full of flavour. The pickled vegetables and grainy mustard were a nice pair with the meat.

'Nudja and mozzarella Arepa's. These were surprisingly very spicy. The spicy sausage, paired with the fresh mozzarella was a nice balance. 

Lamb meatballs with fried egg in a tomato sauce. Everything in this dish worked beautifully together. The lamb held it's own and was not overpowered by the other flavours. 

Bestellen Burger (with caramelized onions, raclette, house made brioche and frites)

I LOVED this burger. It was perfectly seasoned and the meat was juicy. The caramelized onions added a sweetness which I loved. I loved the fresh made brioche....did I mention I loved this burger?

Ricotta Fritters with rhubarb compote, blood oranges and ricotta creme. All I have to say about this dessert is ... go try it. It was superb. 

I clearly really enjoyed my experience at Bestellen. I would highly reccommend trying this place. From food, to service, to ambiance ...everything was top notch. 

Happy Eating!

Homemade Butternut Squash Soup

It doesn't get more easy and healthy than this homemade squash soup. My Nonna and I whipped up this soup last week and it was a hit. We used minimal, fresh ingredients and the flavours really popped. Its clean healthy eating at its finest :)

Ingredients:
1 Butternut Squash
1 Onion diced
2 Apples
1 chicken bouillon cube
3 cups of water (aprox. depending how thick you like it)
Salt and Pepper

Take the outer skin off squash and cut into chunky cubes

Drizzle pot with oil, and add onions. 

Add in the squash. Let this cook until squash is tender.

Cut up apple and add it to the pot. Once apple is in, add water and bouillon cube. Let this cook until everything is tender in the pot.

Using a hand blender, puree the soup until there are no lumps. You are looking for a smooth and somewhat thick consistency. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Voila!! An easy peasy yummy soup! I garnished with some homemade croutons. If you like what you see, give it a try at home. You won't be dissapointed. 

Happy Eating!

The Friendly Thai

I ordered in some Thai food a little while ago from The Friendly Thai. Everything was reasonably priced and delivery came quickly. Here's what I had:

Veggie Spring Rolls. These were O.K. Nothing particularly great about them.

Shrimp and Chicken Pad Thai. I liked that there was a good portion of shrimp and chicken in this pad thai.

Coconut Soup. This was surprisingly very tasty. 

Overall, the food from The Friendly Thai wasn't spectacular nor horrible. It was an O.K meal for a descent price. However, I wouldn't recommend coming here if you are wanting a good authentic thai food experience. 

Happy Eating!