Pre-theater near Canon (Pantages)
I'm going to see the Producers at the Canon (previously Pantages) on Thursday and looking for a recommendation of where to eat prior to the show. We both work in Markham, so it's a bit of a trek into the city for dinner, we probably won't be there until 6:15 or so, and curtain is at 8, so it needs to be some place that understands pre-theatre dinners. Not fast food, but not a slow leisurely meal, either. Preferably in the $20-$40/person range.
Nearer the Alex / POW, I'd have my own ideas, but near the Canon I'm just not sure.
Jacquilynne
Apr 12, 2004 04:33PM
Try the Superior it is about three doors south of the Theatre. They know the Theatre timelines and will get you out in time plus they are so close you can put in the extra few minutes at dinner. Food is awsome and service is great.
Link: http://www.superiorrestaurant.com
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Terroni on Victoria Street also a good option.
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If you want good, chain food Italian, there is Il Fernello (pardon the spelling)
It is about two blocks north of the Canon on Elm st.
Great pizza, good food
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Salad King Thai Food - It's super - fresh and inexpensive. Downstairs is modern cafeteria style (lot's of stainless steel) and upstairs is a fine dining room called Laura.
phone number: (416) 971-7041
Addrress: 335 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON. M5B 1R7
www.saladking.com
Getting to Salad King
Salad King is located one block north of the Eaton Centre (Yonge and Dundas) on Gould Street off of Yonge Street.
By Car:
The closest parking is available at the Ryerson parking lot right behind Salad King.
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The upstairs restaurant is called Linda, the name of the Salad King's owner's wife. Here's a link to a review.
Link: http://www.toronto.com/feature/12932/
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Absolutely the best recommendation - but the wrong reference! Trust a Chowhound review.
Reservations essential!
Link: http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/...
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Ultimately, this is what we opted for.
The service was excellent. We were given a choice of tables and chose one in the front window with a view of the street. The waitstaff was pleasant and attentive without being annoying or overbearing. Recommendations were given cheerfully and specifically. Slight irritation when two different people tried to clear away a plate we weren't finished with within minutes of each other, but that was a very minor quibble.
We started with the anti-pasto platter for two which was an interesting and enjoyable mix of things. It would have been nice if there was some indication what the spoonful of sauce was meant to go with, we eventually ate it with the quail. The salad greens were dressed with a light, sweet dressing that was absolutely heavenly.
We both ordered our main plates off the specials menu. I had a butternut squash ravioli, while my dining companion chose the grilled vegetables with cheese and rice balls and salad greens. The cheese and rice balls (she shared) were really amazing. The textures were just lovely and the flavour quite nice. Unfortunately, she said the salad greens were not given the same wonderful dressing as in the appetizer plate. Rather, she barely ate them because the dressing was so puckery and acidic. The ravioli had a nice subtle, nutty flavour and sauce was incredibly flavourful and a bit spicy. Unfortunately, for the dish as a whole, the flavourful, spicy tomato sauce completely overwhelmed the suble flavours of the pasta. The sauce would have carried a dish all on its own with just a plain pasta, while the ravioli would have been far better served with a simpler sauce - a light cream sauce, or maybe butter / white wine.
Though the choices were pretty run of the mill, dessert was quite good. We ordered a chocolate mousse and a creme brulee. I found the creme brulee had been overtorched, but the creme part of it was nicely done. The chocolate mousse was really excellent. It was topped with bits of crunchy hazelnut and chocolate and a thin layer of ganache. My dining companion, on the other hand, much preferred the creme brulee, so I think we can call dessert a toss-up.
The wine list was extensive and offered a significant range of prices from $30-$150. I can't say much really about the variety of wines, since I know little about wine. There were a half dozen by the glass choices. We ordered a half bottle of something or other Shiraz that was good.
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When we go to the theatre we go to Adega. It is a great Portuguese restaurant on Elm Street. The food is good. The service is great. They always ge us out on time. Enjoy The Producers!
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