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Universal Grill – Toronto – 2016 04 10 – Dinner

10 Sunday Apr 2016

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Apple, Asiago, Baby Back, Balsamic, basmati, BBQ, bread, Calamari, calves, Chicken, Chipotle, Cornmeal, Crumble, curry, dahl, dandelion, Dijon, draughtbeer, Ernst Lessen, Fennel, Fried, Fries, Gewurztraminer, glazed, Hot, House, House bread, lentil, liver, Mash, mini, mode, Mushroom, mussels, Okra, Onions, Original Ribs, pan seared, Parmesan, parsnip, peach, Pfalz, plantain, pork ribs, portobello, Potato, Potatoes, Provimi, puri, Raspberry, Red, Ribs, rice, Roasted, roti, Salad, sauce, Shaved, Shepherd's Pie, slow stewed, Soup, Spinach, spread, sweet potato, Tzatziki, Villa Wolf, Vinegar, warm, Yam, yam fries

hot chicken curry with plantain, okra, yam and dahl puri roti basmati rice $17

hot chicken curry with plantain, okra, yam and dahl puri roti basmati rice $17

Universal Grill

The Annex 1071 Shaw Street Toronto Ontario M6G 3N4 +1-416-588-5928

Diner $$$ Outdoor dining Bring your own bottle Vegetarian

Located in a slightly industrial-appearing neighbourhood, the bistro-styled Universal Grill provides an eclectic mix of restaurant menu items. Open since 1996, menu items served at dinner include their specialty ribs, tortilla spring rolls, oven-baked rigatoni, hot chicken curry, grilled Black Angus sirloin, and pan seared calf’s liver. All food is house-made and the hearty portions are large. Universal houses a fine wine selection to go along with its flavourful menu as well. On average the contemporary cuisine will run a dining couple $90 for three courses and a glass of wine.

Hours
Closed Monday
Dinner: Tues to Sun: 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Brunch: Sat – Sun: 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Twitter: @UniversalGrill
Reservations please call +1-416-588-5928

Universal Grill – Toronto – 2016 04 10 – Dinner

house bread and spread
house bread and spread
soup – parsnip, apple and potato $6

soup – parsnip, apple and potato $6
Villa Wolf Gewürztraminer Ernst Lessen Pfalz 2013 11.5% alc./vol. 750 ml
Villa Wolf Gewürztraminer Ernst Lessen Pfalz 2013 11.5% alc./vol. 750 ml

warm portobello mushroom salad with spinach, balsamic vinegar and shaved parmesan $10
warm portobello mushroom salad with spinach, balsamic vinegar and shaved parmesan $10
cornmeal fried calamari with chipotle tzatziki $10

cornmeal fried calamari with chipotle tzatziki $10
shepherd’s pie, lentil, fennel and dandelion with sweet potato mash and asiago $18
shepherd’s pie, lentil, fennel and dandelion with sweet potato mash and asiago $18

hot chicken curry with plantain, okra, yam and dahl puri roti basmati rice $17
hot chicken curry with plantain, okra, yam and dahl puri roti basmati rice $17
apple, peach and raspberry crumble à la mode $8

apple, peach and raspberry crumble à la mode $8
The Dinner Menu 2016 04 10
The Dinner Specials 2016 04 10

Dinner for two $73.76 (gratuity $18.00)(The tip was based on the charge for dinner, the $18.00 for the Vegetarian Shepherd’s pie comped and the estimated value of the BYOW Gewurztraminer)

Universal Grill – Toronto – 2016 03 22 – Mussels Dinner

draught beer large and small glasses (12 oz. and 20 oz.)
the dinner specials and desserts menu
the price you pay for Mussels is the same as the time you order them. We had five orders. $5

the price you pay for Mussels is the same as the time you order them. We had five orders. $5
pan seared provimi calves liver, with dijon glazed onions and roasted mini red potatoes $23
pan seared provimi calves liver, with dijon glazed onions and roasted mini red potatoes $23

the original ribs, baby back pork ribs with slow stewed BBQ sauce and yam fries $25
the original ribs, baby back pork ribs with slow stewed BBQ sauce and yam fries $25
(We were treated to mussels and do not have a bill for dinner that evening)

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Valdez – Toronto – 2015 08 15 – Tapas Journey

15 Saturday Aug 2015

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aji, Barcelona, Beef, beef tongue, Beer, braised, capers, Chicken, Corn, corn tortilla, Cornmeal, crisp, Empanada, Estrella Damm, Ground beef, guacamole, La Reina, Latin spices, Lengua, Olive, peas, Potato, Smoked, Spices, tomato, tomatoes, Tongue, tortilla, urepa, Valdez Empanada, Veracruzana, white corn, white corn meal

Valdez Empanada - ground beef with potato. peas, Latin-inspired spices, tomato, cornmeal and aji

Valdez Empanada – ground beef with potato. peas, Latin-inspired spices, tomato, cornmeal and aji

Valdez Restaurant

Fashion District 606 King Street West Toronto Ontario M5V 1M5 +1-416-363-8388

Latino street food with big bold flavours & tasty booze, tapas $$$
No Home Delivery No Takeout Serves Alcohol
Patio Seating Available WiFi Available
Rooftop patio with fantastic views of the city.
Steven Gonzalez Executive Chef & Partner

HOURS
Monday to Wednesday 5 p.m. to 10:30 p,m,
Thursday to Saturday 5 p.m. to 12 Midnight
Sunday closed

Twitter: Valdez Restaurant @ThevaldezTO
Twitter: Chef Steven Gonzalez @latino5spice

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Information e-mail: info@valdezrestaurant.com

Estrella Damm Barcelona 4.6% ABV 500 ml. Estrella Damm Lager, brewed in Barcelona with 100% natural local Mediterranean ingredients since 1876. This highly refreshing lager brings the essence of the Mediterranean way of life to life. Perfect for people seeking something authentic and cultured, who love their passionate, relaxed, fun filled lives surrounded by friends, art and creativity. $2.40 CAD LCBO
Estrella Damm Barcelona 4.6% ABV 500 ml.
Estrella Damm Barcelona 4.6% ABV 500 ml.

Estrella Damm Barcelona 4.6% ABV 500 ml.
La Reina – white corn meal urepa and smoked chicken guacamole
La Reina – white corn meal urepa and smoked chicken guacamole

Valdez Empanada – ground beef with potato. peas, Latin-inspired spices, tomato, cornmeal and aji
Valdez Empanada – ground beef with potato. peas, Latin-inspired spices, tomato, cornmeal and aji
Lengua a la Veracruzana – braised beef tongue, tomatoes, capers, olive and crisp corn tortilla

Lengua a la Veracruzana – braised beef tongue, tomatoes, capers, olive and crisp corn tortilla
Valdez Estrella Damm Tapas Voyage menu 2015 08 15
Valdez menu 2015 08 15

Valdez menu 2015 08 15
Valdez menu 2015 08 15
Valdez menu 2015 08 15

Valdez menu 2015 08 15
Valdez menu 2015 08 15
Valdez menu 2015 08 15

Valdez menu 2015 08 15
Estrella Tapas voyage for one $22.60 (gratuity $5.00) (Estrella beer for +1 was complimentary)

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Fonda Lola – Toronto – 2014 11 28 – 1 Juan dinner

28 Friday Nov 2014

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aged, Aguachile, ancient, Asada, avocado, Bacardi, bacon, Beef, Beets, Boston lettuce, Caesar, Caesar Salad, candied, carne, Carne Asada, ceviche, Cheese, chef, Churros, Citrus, coated, Corn, Cornmeal, drunken salsa, epazote, Fajita, Flank, Flank Steak, Fresh, Fried, guacamole, Hand held, house made, Howard Dubrowsky, in-house, Jalapeno, Kale, Kale Salad, marinated, mint purée, Mojito, Mousse, MX Corona, Negra Modelo, Oaxaca, Onions, Panela Poppers, Parmesan, Pear, Pickled, pickled onions, piquant, Pumpkin Seeds, Quecas, raw mole, requeson, Rum, Skillet, splash of soda, Steak, tequila, tofu, tortilla, tortillas, Trout

Carne Asada skillet - Flank steak, ancient raw mole, drunken salsa, tortillas 'nuff said

Carne Asada skillet – Flank steak, ancient raw mole, drunken salsa, tortillas ’nuff said

[Update Chef Howard Dubrovsky has left Fonda Lola]
Fonda Lola Mexican Bistro

West Queen Street West 942 Queen Street West Toronto Ontario M6J 1G8 +1-647-706-9105

$$ Mexican, Gastropub, Latin American
Gluten-Free Friendly, Vegan Friendly, Kid Friendly,
Romantic, Outdoor Seating, Noisy, Takes Reservations, Serves Alcohol

Andrès Márquez, Co-owner and tequila sommelier
Ernesto Rodgriguez, Co-owner
Howard Dubrowsky, Co-owner and chef (previously of molecular restaurant L.A.B.)

Dinner Tuesday to Sunday starting at 6:00 pm
Sunday Brunch 12:00 pm to 3.00 pm
Weekday Lunch 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm

The Mexican Fiesta will provide a dinner for four consisting of the entire menu (Regularly $140).
Looking for a holiday gift #Toronto. How about our #mexicanfiesta $99 — Feast for 4, Reg. $140via @Travelzoo

Information e-mail: Andres@fondalola.ca
Twitter: @FondaLola
Twitter: Chef Howard Dubrofsky @foodcult
Twitter: Andrès Márquez @andres_tequila

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Beer $8 MX Corona, Negra Modelo – Mojito $13 Fresh mint purée, citrus, in-house aged Bacardi rum 2 oz. with splash of soda. The best mojito eveer
Guacamole – to amuse you

Guacamole – to amuse you
Candied jalapeño bacon – almost as good as …juno?
Candied jalapeño bacon – almost as good as …juno?

Kale Salad – Kale, beets, pumpkin seeds and pear
Kale Salad – Kale, beets, pumpkin seeds and pear
Panela poppers – jalapeño marinated cheese, coated in cornmeal and fried

Panela poppers – jalapeño marinated cheese, coated in cornmeal and fried
Trout Aguachile – a more piquant version of ceviche
Trout Aguachile – a more piquant version of ceviche

Trout Aguachile – a more piquant version of ceviche
Trout Aguachile – a more piquant version of ceviche
Trout Aguachile – a less piquant version of ceviche (special for +1)

Trout Aguachile – a less piquant version of ceviche (special for +1)
Hand held Caesar salad – Boston lettuce, avocado Caesar mousse, Parmesan cheese (special for +1)
Hand held Caesar salad – Boston lettuce, avocado Caesar mousse, Parmesan cheese (special for +1)

Hand held Caesar salad – Boston lettuce, avocado Caesar mousse, candied jalapeño bacon magic, Parmesan cheese
Hand held Caesar salad – Boston lettuce, avocado Caesar mousse, candied jalapeño bacon magic, Parmesan cheese
Quecas – Fresh Corn tortilla, Oaxaca cheese, house made epazote requeson, pickled onions, jalapeño

Quecas – Fresh Corn tortilla, Oaxaca cheese, house made epazote requeson, pickled onions, jalapeño
Fonda special – Fajita Fridays, Beef or Tofu
Fonda special – Fajita Fridays, Beef or Tofu

Carne Asada skillet – Flank steak, ancient raw mole, drunken salsa, tortillas ’nuff said
Carne Asada skillet – Flank steak, ancient raw mole, drunken salsa, tortillas ’nuff said
Carne Asada skillet – Flank steak, ancient raw mole, drunken salsa, tortillas ’nuff said

Carne Asada skillet – Flank steak, ancient raw mole, drunken salsa, tortillas ’nuff said
Churros con Cajeta – a must to try! (We had been there almost 3 hours so we took them home)
Andrès left this Tequila on the table but never came back to pour any of it for us

The announcement
The 1 Juan drink menu 2014 11 28
The 1 Juan menu 2014 11 28

#mexicanfiesta $35 per person for two (Gratuity $20.00)

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Fonda Lola – Toronto – 2014 04 03

03 Thursday Apr 2014

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agave, Aguachile, arugula, avocado mousse, bacon, Beans, Beef, Boston lettuce, Broth, Caesar, caliente, candied, candied bacon, candied jalapeno bacon, Caramelized, Cesar, ceviche, Chayote, Cheese, chile, chips, Churros, Churros con cajeta, Cinnamon Chile Rice, con Chayote, Cornmeal, Ensalada, epazote, fancy rice, FIESTA, fish, fishy, French, French Onion Soup, Frijoles, Garlic, Garlic Chips, guacamole, Hot Sauce, huitlacoche, Jalapeno, Kale, kombucha, lime dressing, magical fruit, marinated, mild sauce, Mushroom, Oaxaca cheese, Onion, panela, Panela Poppers, pasilla, pepitas, Pescado al Mojo, Pork, pork candy, Purée, Quecas, Quesadillas, Salad, salsa verde, sangria, Sautéed, Sopa Maximiliana, Soup, sustainable, sweet potato, Taco, Taco al Pastor, Tequila Esperanto, Trout

FIESTA Frijoles & Cinnamon Chile Rice - The magical fruit (beans) epazote and fancy rice $8.00

FIESTA Frijoles & Cinnamon Chile Rice – The magical fruit (beans) epazote and fancy rice $8.00

Fonda Lola Mexican Bistro

942 Queen Street West Toronto Ontario M6J 1G8

+1-647-706-9105

Mexican cuisine
Andrès Márquez, Co-owner and tequila sommelier
Ernesto Rodgriguez, Co-owner
Howard Dubrowsky, Co-owner and chef (previously of molecular restaurant L.A.B.)

#mexicanfiesta
The Mexican Fiesta will provide a dinner for two
consisting of the entire menu of 14 items ($100).

Information e-mail: Andres@fondalola.ca

Twitter: @FondaLola

Twitter: Chef Howard Dubrofsky @foodcult
Twitter: Andrès Márquez @andres_tequila

Kombucha Sangria – Kombucha with wine $10.50
Kombucha Sangria – Kombucha with wine $10.50
Tequila Esperanto $14.00

FIESTA Guacamole + salsa verde with chips $5.50
FIESTA Guacamole + salsa verde with chips $5.50
FIESTA Ensalada de Kale con Chayote – Arugula chayote caramelized pepitas agave lime dressing $7.50

FIESTA Ensalada de Kale con Chayote – Arugula chayote caramelized pepitas agave lime dressing $7.50
FIESTA Candied bacon – pork candy $5.50
FIESTA Candied bacon – pork candy $5.50

FIESTA Trout Aguachile – rougher & caliente version of ceviche with garlic chips $8.50
FIESTA Trout Aguachile – rougher & caliente version of ceviche with garlic chips $8.50
FIESTA Trout Aguachile – rougher & caliente version of ceviche with garlic chips $8.50

FIESTA Trout Aguachile – rougher & caliente version of ceviche with garlic chips $8.50
FIESTA Panela Poppers – Jalapeño marinated panela cheese, coated in cornmeal with salsa verde $7.50
FIESTA Panela Poppers – Jalapeño marinated panela cheese, coated in cornmeal with salsa verde $7.50

FIESTA Hand held Cesar – Boston lettuce caesar avocado mousse candied jalapeno bacon cheese! $8.50
FIESTA Hand held Cesar – Boston lettuce caesar avocado mousse candied jalapeno bacon cheese! $8.50
FIESTA Quecas – mini quesadillas, stuffed with Oaxaca cheese & huitlacoche $5.50

FIESTA Quecas – mini quesadillas, stuffed with Oaxaca cheese & huitlacoche $5.50
FIESTA Sopa Maximiliana – French onion soup meets mushroom chile broth $7.50
FIESTA Sopa Maximiliana – French onion soup meets mushroom chile broth $7.50

FIESTA Sopa Maximiliana – French onion soup meets mushroom chile broth $7.50
FIESTA Sopa Maximiliana – French onion soup meets mushroom chile broth $7.50
FIESTA Sopa Maximiliana – French onion soup meets mushroom chile broth $7.50

FIESTA Sopa Maximiliana – French onion soup meets mushroom chile broth $7.50
FIESTA Frijoles & Cinnamon Chile Rice – The magical fruit (beans) epazote and fancy rice $8.00
FIESTA Frijoles & Cinnamon Chile Rice – The magical fruit (beans) epazote and fancy rice $8.00

FIESTA Pescado al Mojo – Sustainable fishy-sautéed with garlic, pasilla, sweet potato purée $13.00
FIESTA Pescado al Mojo – Sustainable fishy-sautéed with garlic, pasilla, sweet potato purée $13.00
FIESTA Taco al Pastor – mild and hot $11.00

FIESTA Taco al Pastor – mild and hot $11.00
FIESTA Taco al Pastor – beef $11.00
FIESTA Taco al Pastor – beef $11.00

FIESTA Taco al Pastor – pork $11.00
FIESTA Taco al Pastor – pork $11.00
FIESTA Churros – Churros con cajeta $9.00

FIESTA Churros – Churros con cajeta $9.00
Tequila Esperanto $14.00
Our lovely server

The chef Howard Dubrowsky
2014 04 03 The Menu
2014 04 03 The Menu

Dinner for two (Gratuity $27.00)

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Universal Grill – Toronto – 2013 08 27

27 Tuesday Aug 2013

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Amber Ale, Amsterdam Brewery.Natural Blonde, Beer, Big Wheel, Calamari, Chipotle, Cornmeal, Fried, Grill, House bread, hummus spread, mussels, Toronto, Tzatziki, Universal, Universal Grill, yam fries

Mussels: Every Tuesday The price you pay is the same as the time you order… 5:00 = $5, 6:00 = $6, & onwards

Mussels: Every Tuesday The price you pay is the same as the time you order… 5:00 = $5, 6:00 = $6, & onwards

Universal Grill

The Annex 1071 Shaw Street Toronto Ontario (at Dupont)
+1-416-588-5928
Outdoor dining Bring your own bottle Sundays Vegetarian

Located in a slightly industrial-appearing neighbourhood, the bistro-styled Universal Grill provides an eclectic mix of restaurant menu items. Open since 1996, menu items served at dinner include their specialty ribs, tortilla spring rolls, oven-baked rigatoni, hot chicken curry, grilled Black Angus sirloin, and pan seared calf’s liver. All food is housemade and the hearty portions are large. Universal houses a fine wine selection to go along with its flavourful menu as well. On average the contemporary cuisine will run a dining couple $90 for three courses and a glass of wine.

Hours
Closed Monday
Dinner: Tues to Sun: 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Brunch: Sat – Sun: 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Twitter: @UniversalGrill
Reservations please call +1-416-588-5928

Amsterdam Brewery Natural Blonde 5.0% $6.00 Amsterdam Brewery Big Wheel Amber Ale 5.0 % $7.00
House bread and hummus spread
House bread and hummus spread

Mussels: Every Tuesday The price you pay is the same as the time you order… 5:00 = $5, 6:00 = $6, & onwards
Mussels: Every Tuesday The price you pay is the same as the time you order… 5:00 = $5, 6:00 = $6, & onwards
Cornmeal fried calamari with chipotle tzatziki $10.00

Side of yam fries $6.00
Side of yam fries $6.00

“This is that sign on the corner”
The Menu 2013 07 02
The Menu 2013 07 02

The Menu 2013 07 02
The Menu 2013 07 02
The Menu 2013 07 02

The current Zagat Rating
Mussel Tuesdays. $12.00 mussels charged based on the time you place your order. We arrived at 5:00 pm and placed an order for 2 mussels [Price $5.00 per dish.
Mussel Tuesdays. $12.00 mussels charged based on the time you place your order. We arrived at 5:00 pm and placed an order for 2 mussels [Price $5.00 per dish.

Sufferin’ Succotash Fridays in July and August
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The Bill – Gratuity $8.00 (for two)

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