Summerlicious starts this Thursday and runs until July 21. The prix fixe menus are, once again, $15, $20 and $25 for lunch and $25, $35 and $45 for dinner for a three course meal. With nearly 200 restaurants participating this time around, there are definitely plenty to choose from, and many are NOT south of Bloor. Here are some places:
Tabülè: To be honest, I’m a little surprised they’re hosting in their Davisville location, rather than the new Leslieville spot. Perhaps they don’t feel it’s ready just yet. Definitely go hungry, because the portions are sizable. Dish I recommend? Definitely the falafel salad or “combination plate,” comprised of humüs, babaganüj, tabülè and falafel. Lunch is $15, dinner is $25. Tabülè is on 2009 Yonge.
Quince Bistro
Quince Bistro: Located on Yonge, just south of Eglinton, the restaurant’s modern international cuisine has a small main menu that is a little on the plain side – think grilled fish, chicken, etc… A little overlooked (whether ___licious or not), Quince does have an intimate vibe, making it a good choice if you are looking for some thing a bit quieter, yet with an affordable price. Lunch is $15 and dinner is $25. Quince is on 2110 Yonge Street.
Linda: From the founders of Salad King downtown, this more “upscale” and “modern” Thai restaurant is located at Shops at Don Mills – check it out while out shopping! Unlike other restaurants, it looks like one can select two items for an appetizer at dinner. The dinner menu also boasts an appetizer that is meant to be shared. However, this is not the place to go if you have a peanut sensitivity or allergy as most of the dishes contain them. Lunch is $15 and dinner is $25. Linda is on 11 Karl Fraser Road.
Amaya Bread Bar/Amaya Indian Room: Yes, they’re two different restaurants with different menus, both a little modern and fusion-like. Both restaurants share some items (e.g. the roasted curried cauliflower at dinner), but the Indian Room is a little bit more fusion/western and perhaps experimental (the quinoa spicy onion rings, offered as an appetizer sounds interesting). Lunch is $15, dinner $25 at both restaurants. Amaya Bread Bar is on 3305 Yonge Street, while Amaya Indian Room is on 1701 Bayview Avenue.
Auberge du Pommier: This Yonge and York Mills restaurant was my first introduction to the Oliver & Bonacini brand. The restaurant has a bit of a country feel to it in terms of décor (and no wonder – many people use the space for weddings) and you don’t feel like you’re in the 416 at all – not even in an area that is more residential. Instead, diners feel like they’ve been taken far away, perhaps If you are going for dinner, I recommend the strawberries and cream for dessert. $25 for lunch and $45 for dinner. Auberge du Pommier is located on 4150 Yonge.
North 44: Named after Toronto’s latitude, this Mark McEwan restaurant is open for dinner only. Like Auberge du Pommier, this restaurant is more upscale, though I think North 44 is a little more “modern” in terms of cuisine. All of the mains look delicious, though the roast chicken with zucchini noodles is definitely catching my eye. Dinner is $45. North 44 is located at 2537 Yonge Street.
Quince Bistro image via their Google Plus page
