MORE THAN 50 YEARS , 3 GENERATIONS NS , AND COUNTLESS FAMILY RECIPES
SOUS SOL
Neighbourhood ... Osborne Village Address ....... 22-222 Osborne St Phone ............................. N / A Entrées .................... $ 14- $ 39
Down a set of steps under an unmarked awning and past double doors reading “ Vandelay Industries ”, a nondescript swinging door opens onto a dreamy , charming world . Besides a few electric wall sconces , the romantic lighting is courtesy of wax-dripping tapers on every table and a low-lit chandelier . Mismatched antique chairs , and fussy patterned china play off winking touches like recipes from magazines and books of a bygone era adorning the walls and the hollowed-out novel that brings the
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cheque with an auspicious flourish .
The restaurant ’ s sense of humour makes its way onto the menu in the form of playful appetizers and wild cocktails , and sometimes one selection offers both ; such is the case when selecting garlicky roasted bone marrow dotted with smoked honey and green sprouts . After every unctuous spoonful is devoured on grilled bread , an invitation to experience a bourbon shot poured ‘ luge style ’ through the bone ’ s center follows .
Meat is showcased in divine preparations that follow the tenants of haute cuisine . A lean wild boar chop topped with a cloud of sweet sautéed onions gains light spice notes from caraway . The richness of the light pink meat accented by a luxurious green peppercorn laced jus is exceptional .
Local fish is managed deftly , eschewing the standard root veggie
plate partner for a novel alternative . An exquisite piece of blackened spiced pickerel , delicately tender and moist , sits atop a scattering of white beans dressed in a zingy citrus white wine vinaigrette , delivering a balanced novel match .
Indulgence is de rigeur for vegetable sides too , like the herb crumb-garnished charred cabbage perched on a pool of coconut , pumpkin , garlic crème defying aversions to the underrated crucifer , or the thinly sliced potatoes dauphinoise in rich onion cream sauce .
A puckering lemon tart topped with saskatoon compote , sweetened with whipped cream , ends the meal in the spirit of whimsy for which this restaurant is beloved . From entering the secret space to exiting , Sous Sol thrives on theatricality , and warmly welcomes those who seek it out .
MORE THAN 50 YEARS , 3 GENERATIONS NS , AND COUNTLESS FAMILY RECIPES
The Mehra family invites you to celebrate and enjoy the unique flavours of Indian cuisine with an innovate flair , in a dining room filled with centuries-old Indian wood carvings , paintings , and intricate tapestries .
Executive Chef Nitin Mehra , East India Company Restaurants
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