A Small Glimpse of Toronto's Food and Beer Scene: Day 1

This past weekend my husband and I went to Toronto to see U2. While I love U2 and  seeing the sights was a high priority, so was eating and drinking yummy stuff we can't get in the states. I did my research before we left and here is the recount of the last  5 days, 1400 miles, and 4 types of poutine.

Day 1:

Check into the hotel (I could write a whole blog just about that) and a cab ride to our first gastropub, The Irish Embassy,  for a well deserved pint of Kilkenny.

My husband and I first had a pint of Kilkenny at my Dad's house over a year ago from the "secret" supply he brought back from Ireland. (Unfortunately you can't buy this wonderful ale here in Wisconsin, only a few select East coast bars, so I was determined to find it somewhere! After research I found it was available in Canada and with the help of Rodger Mittag locate several pubs that had it on draught.)

We Had been driving quite a while so the cold pint hit the spot, but we were starving as well.  Instead of a single entree we went for the sharing of appetizers route. 

Jameson Chicken Liver Pate- peppercorn crusted, with mini toast, gherkins, and berry compote

This was probably one of the best combinations I have ever had. It was an awesome mix of texture, smell, spice from the peppercorn, sweet from the berries, and the sour pickle! Photos can not do this dish justice.

Irish Poutine- fries covered in garlic mayo topped with shredded cheese, served with a side of gravy

How can you go wrong with this combo??
Tandoori Chicken Skewers- with spicy peanut and raita dipping sauce served in a papadum "bowl"

I am a huge fan of Indian food so this was right up my alley!

While we ate we also tried some Canadian brews and a concoction recommended by the bartender (a new fave).

Irish Black Russian- Vodka, Tia Maria, Coke, and Guinness


Day 1.... the adventure was just beginning......

Summer

Summer is such a crazy time in Wisconsin. Wisconsinites wait so long for summer to arrive and then cram as much in as we can over approximately 12-16 weeks! I am guilty of over scheduling myself to the max and neglecting my blog! But I still take photos of food.... So here are a few things I've tried in the last month or so.







Sesame Ahi Tuna salad @ Wine Maniacs







Root Beer Pulled Pork @ Sprizzo







Margarita Pizza (order it sauceless!!!) @ Magellans







Grilled Mahi Mahi with homemade Mango Salsa and Citrus rice @ Fuzzy's







Garlic wings @ Club 400







June Burger of the Month @ J. Lotti's







Roasted Veggi sandwich @ D Mo's Italian Pasta and Chop House







Homemade Bacon Wapped Jalapeno Poppers @ A Brewer Tailgate Party







Colorado Chicken Mole @ Botanas







Pork and Chicken Tamales@ Taqueria Palomar


Its been a yummy summer so far!




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Seesters

Spring is almost here.... Or at least I am going to tell myself that!!

Today I needed a good place for a working lunch halfway between Oconomowoc and Waukesha.... Seesters was the perfect location!


Great pico and seasoned chips for started (though not included, 3.95 for a basket)

Here is the menu:



We both got the fish tacos.


One tilapia and one fried cod....

Even though I'm not a fan of tilapia, (due to Mike Rowe's tv show "Dirty Jobs" tilapia farm episode) it was better than the cod. I think their fryer oil wasn't hot enough, because the batter wasn't as crispy as I would have expected and the batter seemed to have absorbed a lot of oil. Eww

Overall it was ok, not the best, not the worst.

I think the waitstaff could have been a bit quicker and it would have been nice if they would have informed us sooner that they were short staffed and their would be delays, before we had already waited 30 min.... What it we were in a big rush??!! we weren't though, it was too beautiful out.

I will go back again without a doubt though just so I can sit outside with a cocktail :) . And if I get food it won't be fish tacos.





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Pita and Pan

Ok so today's lunch wasn't the healthiest, but it was the BEST gyro I've ever had! No lie, better than Oakland Gyro, better than Golden Gyro, better than Gyro's West. AND it's super close to home, is owned by Chef Tony of D Mo's @ the Clarke, and they deliver if need be!!!! What more can you ask for!!!




























When Tony asked what I was having for lunch I told him whatever he choose.... He recommend the the gyro platter.

Here is what I loved about it:

First of all the presentation in the metal tray was new and refreshing.

I loved the Greek salad on the side and the fries were excellent, crispy outside and a perfectly warm potato center, dusted with a homemade seasoning.

But the star was the gyro!

A perfect gyro. The pita was soft and warm, the gyro meat was super moist and didn't have those annoying dry edges you come to expect with a gyro. There were thinly sliced red onion, just enough without being overwhelming, fresh diced cucumber and tomato, and just enough sauce.

I can't wait to have another.... Maybe next week! Or just a huge Greek salad!

Congratulations Tony on another great new Waukesha location.



D Mo's Pita and Pan
131 W Sunset Ave
Waukesha, Wi

Located on Sunset Ave just west of East Ave next to Kim's Garden in Waukesha.
Open 10am-9pm 7 days a week.