Upon seeing it profiled on Food Network’s TV Show “You Gotta Eat
Here”, I decided to trek to a restaurant tucked right in the business district
of Toronto called the Gabardine for top class pub fare at its finest.
Upon walking into the restaurant, I was drawn by the classy décor
and candlelight backdrop of the restaurant.
It made the experience very inviting and feeling like I am at a warm
campfire at home.
To start, I had the special soup of the day, which was a cream based
puree of potato and leek. The rich
bisque was well seasoned, had a rich full body, and works well as a pleasant
first course.
My choice of main was a rich and decadent Chicken Pot Pie with an
herbed crust. The crust was well
seasoned, crispy and flavourful, and the stew was rich and juicy, not skimping
on taste or portions. Even the chicken
pieces were succulent, tender, and richly textured.
After meeting the owner of the restaurant to tell her what a great
meal I had, I was treated to dessert on the house. For the free closer meal, I had the Fennell
Dusted Fritters with lemon curd and whipped cream. The fritters were light and airy, and the
fennel dusting had a hint of licorice flavour that completely well accented the
dish.
The Gabardine is a great place if you are looking for hearty,
comforting food with a touch of classy ambience to set the mood.
THE GABARDINE
372 Bay Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5H 2W9
PHONE: 647-352-3211
FAX: 647-352-4112
E-MAIL: info@thegabardine.com
WEB-SITE: www.thegabardine.com
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