Foodie: The Black Hoof

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So I didn’t get to dress up for Halloween this year. Boohoo! But what I did get to do is eat something very Halloween-appropriate! No, not a bucket of chocolate…I had some Tongue Brioche, Roasted Bone Marrow, duck prosciutto, and bison meat, while le boyfriend had a Raw Horse Sammy with some raw egg and onions. Sounds creepy, right? The restaurant also serves Calf Brain Tortellini and Tripe Stew if you’re a fan. And while the menu is not for the faint-hearted, if you like meat, then a trip to The Black Hoof is a must! The bread is fresh, and the ingredients in every one of the dishes that we devoured were flavourful and honest to goodness delicious! The fact that most of the charcuterie is made in-house adds to the restaurant’s authenticity. No wonder, it was named one of Top 10 Best New Restaurants in Canada by enRoute magazine. Great service and great food? I think we’ll be back for more!

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The smaller charcuterie platter

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Tongue Brioche

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About to dig into my Roasted Bone Marrow!

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Greasy, warm, yummy deliciousness!

The Black Hoof – 928 Dundas St. West, Toronto ON (416) 551-8854

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Style Blog, November 2nd 2009 | Tags: , , ,
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Foodie: Southern Accent

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I’m not sure about you, but I’ve been stuck in a food rut lately. Same types of food, same restaurants, same old. Boring! And seeing how I love food and eating, I’ve decided to try new things and explore new places. Good goal, no? Recently, when le boyfriend and I were trying to figure out where to eat, I remembered hearing about the restaurant called Southern Accent – Cajun cuisine in a quirky Victorian townhouse setting smack in the middle of the Annex. Sounded interesting, and upon inspecting the menu and the story on the restaurant’s website, I was definitely intrigued!

Finding the place is a little bit tricky, but as long as you know that it’s off Bathurst, and located on Markham Street, you should be fine. The décor is very Mardi Gras meets…George Rodrigue! Beads, feathers, weird puppets, Doug the Travelling Dog’s corner, masks, glitter, tarot cards (psychic readings take place every evening), paintings, funky colors…it’s all there, and makes for a pretty cool dining experience! And though the ambiance is different, the main attraction is definitely the food!

We ordered the Cajun Jambalaya and Fish of the Day (Spicy Halibut). I also wasn’t going to leave without trying some of their Corn Bread, and man, it was so freaking yummy that I even forgot to take a picture! The Jambalaya was not too spicy, but had a bit of a kick and came with a small piece of blackened chicken, which left me baffled at the fact that they don’t offer a full-sized Blackened Chicken on their menu, because it was very tasty! And while I was a little disappointed at the lack of blackened fish/chicken, the Halibut was nevertheless very good, and without the strong fishy taste that I do not like.

Overall, our Southern Accent experience was pretty great! We enjoyed the food, the cool décor, the service, and the corn bread! And Cajun was indeed a nice change from my regular Italian-Asian-Chicken Wings-Sushi rotation. And while I loved the place, I’m curious to know what your Southern Accent experience was like (if you’ve been). Yay or nay? 

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More pics after the jump!

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Style Blog, October 1st 2009 | Tags: , , ,
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Foodie: Petite Thuet

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I love macarons! Love them! Can eat a million of them at once! Not the North American “macarooooons”, not the ones of the coconut variety (although I find those tasty also)…No, not those! The French macarons are the ones that I love! Those that know me, would know that I am always on the hunt for those little delicious cookie-type pastries. One time, my boyfriend even had his friend spend hours and hours searching for a tiny macaron shop in Montreal, so that she could bring some back for me (thanks, hun!). In short, I love macarons! So imagine my delight, when Jo and I discovered this little gem of a place smack in the middle of Toronto’s financial district! The place that made my heart go pop is called Petite Thuet (apparently named after the chef that makes everything in the shop). Not only do they sell macarons, but the best of charcuterie, paninis, and some amazing-looking (and tasting) French pastries. They also sell Boylan sodas (mmm, Black Cherry!). I think I’m in heaven! The downside is that the place is a little pricey for my usual lunch-run, so I’ll just have to try and pace myself. And even though most of the macarons that they sell aren’t as good as the ones at Moroco, the black currant ones were to die for!

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Style Blog, July 20th 2009 | Tags: , , ,
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