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( fennel); dates, orange, and sumac( fennel); and raisin puree and farro( carrots). The ubiquitous beet salad is traded for a gorgeous beet fritter dressed with whipped goat cheese, caramelized honey, and an innovative crispy quinoa crumble. Even mashed potatoes skew a bit glam, infused with ricotta, lemon honey and basil.
Of course, proteins are celebrated too. With a team of butchery specialists in the next room, the meat dishes are stellar. Braised beef is tender, satisfying and lusciously bathed in a red wine jus. Spaetzle, mushrooms, and celery root puree
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premium steakhouse are on full display. À la carte eating lets diners choose a grade of meat( ranging from premium to super premium), veggies, and sauces. This mix and match eating counters the new generation of establishments that discourage substitutions in favour of a“ chef knows best” sort of acumen.
In step with fashion, the menu leads to a sprawling collection of small and large plates, including an all hits pasta list to share or as legitimate entrées. Old and new school veggies( yes, there is kale) are extraordinary. Fried Brussels
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offer a classic flavour combination with a lighter twist. The pork loin chop is another exquisitely prepared winner. Roasted cabbage, warm apples, walnuts and calvados beautifully add texture and deliver a balanced plate with hints of sweet, salty and sour.
Lest we think all the good stuff is on dinner menus, lunch and Sunday brunch here offers a no holds barred approach too. An ever changing menu guarantees a few new delights every visit. Waffles topped with caramel sauce and cinnamon honey gelato, French toast with tomato jam, and pork belly can be wolfed down to the tunes of different local musicians – making Sunday a fun day.
Open Mon-Thu 11 am-10 pm, Fri- Sat 11 am-11 pm, Sun 10 am-2 pm. has been setting a gold standard in its stately riverside mansion since 2001. This newest addition is assuming a firm position competing with successful steak chains downtown.
Modern chophouses specialize in steaks and chops, and offer an array of cuts of meat: veal, pork, poultry, and lamb as well as fish and seafood. Carne Italian Chophouse is just this style of new wave meatery, where a porterhouse can be enjoyed with a side of gnocchi. With Executive Chef Michael Dacquisto drawing on his own heritage and recipes, meat preparations get the Italian treatment too, making veal Marsala and osso bucco tempting choices.
The luxury ingredients and high standards of excellence of a sprouts are anointed with salty pancetta and sweet balsamic syrup.
Tuna tartare, beef carpaccio, and fresh oysters are raw luxuries, fresh and superb. Fried briny capers, shallots and a peppery bite of arugula dress delicate slices of beef, while tuna tartare delivers a hit of chili, sesame and nori, offering some Asian flair. Oysters are pure and perfect.
Hot starters are equally divine. Tender chicken livers, a steakhouse favourite, are brightened with delicately flavoured tomato and balsamic red wine gravy. Diver scallops, paired with spiralled and puréed butternut squash could be an entrée. There are four, generous sized. A delicate mix of micro greens and walnuts added give this dish impressive dimensions.
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