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French Places, not in France, but in the GTA
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1. C'est Cheese & Meats - CLOSED
Oakville, ON L6H 4L2
(905) 844-5707
Categories:
Caterers,
Cheese Shops,
Meat Shops
Oleg is my new best friend.
Came in here for some foie gras. Left with foie gras, homemade lobster bisque, a rabbit paté, cured bison and a duck breast.
Told him about a cheese I tried recently and he took my name and phone #, saying he would try to…More »
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1/14/2010 First to Review
I am a Foie Gras whore. There, I said it.
But finding the stuff...good stuff...is next to impossible… Read more »
2. Le Sélect Bistro
Visited this place just after my honeymoon in the south of France. Honest.
Pleasantly surprised.
Enjoyed the foie gras. My now all-time favourite dish, Cassoulet, was on the menu and fairly priced. Delicious. My better half had...can't remember…More »
3. Ici Bistro
Toronto, ON M6G 2V9
(416) 536-0079
Category:
French
Neighbourhoods: Palmerston, Bickford Park
Calling 4 days before we wanted to eat dinner here, I wasn't surprised that we could only get a seat at the bar. But as there are only 20+ seats at this place, I think I preferred it there. The entire place including the kitchen and bar is about the…More »
4. Simple Bistro
Toronto, ON M4S 2M5
(416) 483-8933
Categories:
French,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant and Davisville
On a chilly Saturday, I found my way in here whilst waiting for a Christmas gift to be wrapped at another store.
Host greeted us warmly and let us sit at a table farthest away from the cold. Special of the day were Oysters...awesome; Malpeque-like,…More »
5. On the Fork Restaurant and Lounge
Good eats. Be prepared to pay, however. Went to uni in London and therefore, never came close to eating here.
No offense to the City of London, but I was surprised by the clientelle of this establishment; I didn't know people over the age of 35 lived…More »
6. La Palette - CLOSED
Great little place to eat. Very friendly staff. Knowledgeable too. Solid wine list, too.
Foie gras...of course. Very tasty. Steak/frites, cheval and confit de canard were all tried and all enjoyed.
A few more french places to enjoy, but will…More »
7. Chabichou
Yummmmmm.
With some time to kill before dinner reservations at Tati, I saw this place while parking the car. I was immediately drawn in by the chalkboard with 10 or so new cheese additions to the impressive display they already had.
With some help, we…More »
8. Loire
Wha-happon?!
Went here with a group on a rainy Saturday night. So rainy, in fact that we had to move our group of 6 inside from the covered patio as members were getting soaked from the rain bouncing OFF the sidewalk.
No problem, but then we find out…More »
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1/2/2010
I'm amazed at the small amount and lackluster reviews of this place.
Went here for my… Read more »
9. Jonathans
"$1500 bottle of wine?! Do you take third-party, out of province cheques?"
Don't worry, the Bistro portion of Jonathan's also has a 1/2 price corkage fee on Tuesdays! Only $17.50.
One of two...maybe three...fine dining establishments in downtown…More »
10. Tati
***3.5 Stars***
Had a great meal here. It looks by their chalkboard that they get their cheese selection from nearby Chabichou.
EDIT - 03/22/10 - I learned that Tati & Chabichou have the same owners.
Ordered beef carpaccio - a little over-olive-oiled,…More »
11. La Parisienne Creperie
***3.5 Stars***
Just south of Lakeshore Road in the heart of picturesque Bronte, you're also a 2 minute walk from the lake.
La Parisienne looks like a converted house...with decor to match...and reminds you of your gran's place, but with adverts for…More »
12. Le Rossignol
Second time visiting here and (un)fortunately, it was the same as the last - it bit better than a mediocre establishment. I also read the National Post's (http://tinyurl.com/4ht...) review the day after visiting and although it was a little bit…More »
13. Cafe Crepe
Toronto, ON M5V 1Z7
(416) 260-1611
Categories:
Creperies,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Queen Street West, Downtown Core
***2.5 Star***
I miss the Magic Pan. Anywhooo...Keep Calm and Crepe On. I would give this place a 2.5 star, but not a 2.
Cafe Crepe has always had a strange interior to me: like a cross between a 50's diner but in France, sans the whimsy.
Not my…More »
14. Bistro Chezanne
***2.5 Stars*** I really wanted to like this place. I really did.
There are so few French-style places west of the Big Smoke. After reading about this place in the local paper, I immediately made reservations.
We were greeted warmly by the manager…More »
15. Aggie Martin - CLOSED
Hmm. My original review of this place has "disappeared". I'll try again.
Visited here not too-too long ago after reading about the restaurant in the Star I believe. Interesting interior, but I was excited to try a "French" place in the Peel region…More »
16. Amuse-Bouche Restaurant - CLOSED
It's been a while since I've visited this spot, but I find it a charming little place.
Lovely duck and beef dishes, but the fish here is delectable (I won't normally eat fish in a resto, as I'd rather cook it myself and screw up than let someone else…More »
Recently updated lists from Richie S.
It rubs the lotion on it's skin... (10)Places where men can go to get their pretty on....creepy List Name, huh?! |
Skip these if given a choice. (10)Lets keep this one basic - a list of places that I would now have to bribed somewhat to even think about returning. No joke. |
Great, but (10)Here's a list of fantastic places that just aren't quite "there" yet. |
Good places to help you dress like a Man (8)Well, if I can't act like one, at least I can fool some of you by dressing like one. |
Mmmmeat (15)If it were socially acceptable (and healthy) to eat red meat at every meal, I would load up my bbq in a Radio Flyer and pull it everywhere I went.Instead, I am forced to search for establishments that either serve-up or will sell me glorious mounds of animal flesh. |
Fine Dining Establishments (8)Hey, because I'm pretentious like that!Places I've frequently visited (and in turn either sold my first born, or a kidney). |
The Best of Oakvegas (15)For those brave enough to venture forth into what was the Original Cottage-Country, Oakville has some of the best establishments around. |
French Places (20)I've always had a fetish for French eateries. Full-fledged restos, bistros or boites - it doesn't matter. I'm just getting around to as many as possible. But cut me some slack; I'm on the case and I'm going as fast as my lazy ass can.Maybe it's b/c I judge everyone / everything and generally think I'm better than everyone else. It's the frenchie in me! |
Everybody go Hotel, Motel, Holiday Inn (10)Places to stay while away. No, they don't do "hourly". |
Helloooooo love, would you like a sweetie? (7)K, that came off as creepy rather than Mrs. Doubtfire-ish.These are place to grab something for your sweet set of teeth. |
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