caldo verde

[prima]

Any recommendations for a good version anywhere in TO? Chiado doesn't keep it on the menu as a regular item, and I miss the version that the now-defunct Sintra used to serve.
Thanks for any suggestions.

[Kellz]

I've had it a few times at Bairrada Churrasqueira on St. Clair Avenue West and it wasn't too bad. You might want to look into making it yourself as it's quite easy.

[crawfish]

The hardest thing about making your own is de-ribbing the kale or collards and slicing the remaining leaves very thinly. In Brazil, they have a device right in the market stalls where they slice your greens for you, perfect for caldo verde.

[prima]

I already do make it fairly often, I just like trying other variations, and I don't have a good source for Portuguese chouriço or linguiça where I live, so I usually make a version with hot Italian sausage or Mexican chorizo instead, which changes the flavour profile considerably.

Thanks for mentioning Bairrada. I wasn't that impressed with their calamari or chicken, but it might be worth another visit.

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Bairrada Churrasqueira
1000 College St, Toronto, ON M6H, CA

Amadeus
184 Augusta Ave, Toronto, ON M5T2L6, CA

[Kellz]

Thanks for sharing Prima. I enjoyed the chicken @ BC but was not at all impressed with the pork sandwich I had on another occasion. Definitely interested in visiting Amadeus. :)

[iMarilyn]

Amadeus in Kensington has it all the time. Good, too.

[prima]

Thanks, iMarilyn. Maybe I'll finally get around to trying Amadeus this winter.

[prima]

Has anyone tried the caldo verde at Perla? Perla rarely seems to get mentioned on the Board, but is mentioned here:
http://www.blogto.com/toronto/the_bes...

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Perla Restaurant
539 College St, Toronto, ON M6G1A9, CA