Lucien
36 Wellington St., East
416-504-9990
The decor and atmosphere at Lucien is perfect. An eccentric decor with leather walls, wrought iron and casual setting is a perfect place for drinks and dinner. I had high expectations for Lucien and although the food was very good, it wasn't amazing. The pork belly and spicy kimchee was inventive and flavourful, the rest of the meal was ok. It was heavy with flavour and rich with sauce. It tried too hard. I would recommend drinks and I would not say to avoid the food but don't expect too much. Ranked as James Chatto's #1 in April 2008 Toronto Life I would suggest Colborne Lane, C5 or L'Unita befor heading to Lucien for a culinary feast.
Friday, May 2, 2008
Colborne Lane, Downtown
Colborne Lane
45 Colborne Lane
416-368-9009
I have always been a fan of Claudio Aprile. Of Sense's fame, Chef April open Colborne Lane in 2007 and it is amazing. Classified as Toronto's molecular maestro, he earns the title. Although you may not be fan of the tasting menu it is a must here. I can't even begin to describe the flavour and presentation. We enjoyed a miso-flavoured tune tartare in a cube of perfectly formed iced. Corn doused in liquid nitrogen to make the perfect sweet corn soup and a Hibiscus and salt-cured foie gras that is to die for. Claudio Aprile is recognized as one of Canada's best Chef's and rightly so. I would try for the Chef's table located right by the kitchen for a true picture of life at Colborne Lane. It was ranked at James Chatto's #2 choice in April 2008 Toronto Life but I would definitely say it's #1.
45 Colborne Lane
416-368-9009
I have always been a fan of Claudio Aprile. Of Sense's fame, Chef April open Colborne Lane in 2007 and it is amazing. Classified as Toronto's molecular maestro, he earns the title. Although you may not be fan of the tasting menu it is a must here. I can't even begin to describe the flavour and presentation. We enjoyed a miso-flavoured tune tartare in a cube of perfectly formed iced. Corn doused in liquid nitrogen to make the perfect sweet corn soup and a Hibiscus and salt-cured foie gras that is to die for. Claudio Aprile is recognized as one of Canada's best Chef's and rightly so. I would try for the Chef's table located right by the kitchen for a true picture of life at Colborne Lane. It was ranked at James Chatto's #2 choice in April 2008 Toronto Life but I would definitely say it's #1.
C5, Downtown
On a return visit to C5 we were still impressed by the food. The charcuterie plate was exquisite with Berkshire pork pate, house cure trout and foie gras 'bon-bon' were amazing. The Escolar Tataki was a little bland but the Vindaloo Scented Lamb Loin and Seared Black Cod more than made up for it. The open space and Crystal-like atmosphere added to the atmosphere. I still find the space little too cole and impersonal for my taste but if you are with the right company then a warm and exiting evening with a wonderful McLaren Vale Kangarilla wine will more then make up for it. I would still highly recommend you try C5. Listed as James Chatto's #4 on his Top 10 in April 2008 Toronto Life I would have to list it as #2.
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