One of the things I look forward too every summer is Summerlicious 🙂 Between July 4th to 20th, over 200 of the city’s top restaurants are offering three-course prix-fixe lunch and dinner menus. This is the perfect time to explore the different cuisines the city has to offer!
Summerlicious Prix-fixe prices are as follows:
Lunch: $15 | $20 | $25
Dinner: $25 |$35 | $45
~ Weslodge
The first restaurant I visited was Westlodge Saloon. Weslodge is located in King west Toronto, I’ve walked by the restaurant many times staring at the electrifying yellow doors. When I heard they were participating in Summerlicious for the first time, I was excited and decided to check this bad boy out! 🙂 For Summerlicious the restaurant is featuring a 3-course lunch at $20 and a 3-course dinner at $35.
This is what I had for dinner…
SALMON TARTAR
Crispy Latke + Cottage Cheese + Dill
BRAISED BEEF CHEEK
Puffed Amaranth + Goats Milk Potato Cream + Cipollini + Jus
This dish alone is worth the visit.
INSTANT CAKE
Chocolate Mousse + Olive Oil Pudding + Raspberry
When entering the restaurant the first thing I noticed was the high ceilings and waiters wearing traditional western suspenders. The food was delicious and electric decor with large animal heads on the wall made it an unique dining experience. Click here to see their full Summerlicious lunch and dinner menu
Momofuku Noodle Bar is an Asian contemporary restaurant that specializes in ramen and offers market fresh ingredients. For Summerlicious the restaurant is featuring a 3-course lunch at $15 and a 3-course dinner at $25 (vegetarian option available).
This is what I had for lunch…
Inari
furikake, kewpie, swiss
Southern Fried Chicken (local)
bibb lettuce, kimchi, red eye mayo
Front row seats! 🙂
German Chocolate Jimbo Cake & Birthday Cake Truffle
Truffles are available for sale at Milk Bar.
I always enjoy my meal at Noodle Bar, they are a very busy restaurant so make sure you make reservations ahead of time on their website. Don’t forget to visit their Milk Bar upstairs, I always end up buying their cookies 🙂 Click here to see their full Summerlicious lunch and dinner menu
Lee Restaurant is an Asian fusion restaurant that has French influences. I wanted to go this restaurant during Winterlicious, unfortunately they were fully booked! I made it a mission to call ahead of time for Summerlicious and managed to score dinner reservations on a busy Saturday evening 🙂 For Summerlicious the restaurant is featuring a 3-course dinner at $45 (vegetarian option available).
This is what I had for Dinner…
Crispy Calamari with Cod Cake
Sriracha mayo, charred tomato salsa, spiced salami chips
Beautiful presentation
Roasted Assam Marinated Salmon
Lemongrass emulsion, crispy noodle, ratatouille, eggplant, zucchini,
red peppers, tomato
The Salmon was cooked perfectly!
Dessert Trio
French Golden Licorice Meringue with lemon curd & Ontario rhubarb
Vanilla White Chocolate Mousse with strawberry compote
Caramelized Banana & Jackfruit Spring Roll with hot chocolate sauce
I really enjoyed the overall experience dining at Lee restaurant, the staff was attentive and knowledgeable. When a server brings a dish, they will explain the components/ingredients that went into making the dish 🙂 Click here to see their full Summerlicious dinner menu
Le Papillon on Front is located in old town Toronto heritage building (Church and Front) offering a casual French dining experience. For Summerlicious the restaurant is featuring a 3-course lunch at $15 and a 3-course dinner at $25 (vegetarian option available).
This is what I had for lunch…
Chicken Liver Pâté
The orange marmalade and pâté pairing was delicious!
Grilled Salmon
served with their house frites or tarragon green salad
I opted for the salad 🙂
Fruit Salad
My overall experience was great, staff were attentive and generous portions. The historic brick walls and spacious restaurant is definitely worth the trip to Le Papillon on front street. Click here to see their full Summerlicious lunch and dinner menu
Summerlicious ends on July 20th, 2014, so you still have one week! Bon Appétit 😀
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