David Hawksworth at Splendido

[justxpete]

he's here tonight and tomorrow night - anyone else going?

/pardon me - Hawksworth is the correct spelling - if someone could change the title, it would be much appreciated.

[estufarian]

I went - one of the best meals I've ever had in Toronto - but it was only the two nights, so no point in making you drool!

[justxpete]

Do you think I'd miss it!?! I was there last evening sitting at the end of the bar. I thought it excellent. My favourite course was the "KFC"+ smoked pork belly, which we were only fortunate to have because my SO has a shellfish allergy. I also though the crab with the tomato gelee was superb.

[estufarian]

Too bad we missed you - there were already several couples there I knew!

The KFC course was indeed inspired. We had the smoked pork belly subbed for the oyster (heavenly)!

But the entire meal was superb (one course was just OK) - confirming (for me) Splendido as THE dining destination in T.O. (but wishing for enough others that it barely makes the top 10!).

[justxpete]

I think I may have saw you leaving - I have an idea of what you look like. Were you sitting against the west wall, 1st or 2nd table in?

"confirming (for me) Splendido as THE dining destination in T.O."

.. and I couldn't agree more!

[estufarian]

Yes, west wall about half way down.
'Renka' was at the table next to me.

[justxpete]

Yes, we spoke at length when she first arrived. I'll say hello next time I see you.