Michael "Uhockey" U.'s Profile

I've been to the hall 10+ times and this year had the opportunity to witness Luc, Stevey-Y, Brett, and Leetch get inducted in person.  A long time Robitaille fan and growing up watching the other three legends regularly both on TV and at Joe Louis Arena it was a special night for the players and one of the most memorable ones of my life - I love the Hall and would recommend it to anyone visiting Toronto.  For the dedicated hockey fan, however, I'd recommend the induction ceremony as a truly special once-in-a-lifetime moment.

Great window display, great selection, friendly staff, good prices, and a decent enough in-store soundtrack all three times I've been there.  Along with the Hockey Hall of Fame, Kensington, and St. Lawrence this is one of my "must visits" every time I come to Toronto.

I've been to Rasputin Berkeley, Amoeba LA, Amoeba Berkeley, and myriad other music stores - along with Vintage Vinyl in St. Louis this is my very favorite for selection and only lags behind Used Kids Columbus for price.

Full review in blog, highlights below:

Our first round of food arrived with my friend receiving the "Mushroom Soup - no creme, no butter" and myself the Paillotte de Chevre with Walnut and Honey.  Tasting only a bite of the Mushroom soup but listening to Heather ooh and ah about it with each bite we inquired how exactly this porridge-esque concoction was made and we were told that it was essentially a mushroom stock that they use for some of their other sauces with a puree of marinated pan seared mushrooms blended in.  Thick, succulent - the very essence of the mushroom.  My option was certainly a more heavy choice and featured thick round of ashy yet unctuous cheese similar to Humboldt Fog atop a crispy piece of cracker crust and topped with a single almond and lavender honey.  Served warm and slightly melting the flavors of this dish melded flawlessly while the addition of the frisee, beets, and flowers served to add a vegetal component  to the dish.

Arriving next our next course consisted of Applewood Smoked Duck Breast with Lingonberries, Salsify, and Spiced Walnuts for my friend and the Foie Gras with Sunflower Root, Pumpkin Muffin, and Walnut Pickle for myself.  Taking only a single bite of my friend's duck and salsify I will say that the rare meat was delicious and she very much enjoyed the dish.  On my side, the foie was a beautifully cleaned piece-albeit small for the price-and the accompanying components were interesting to say the least.  Crisp and woodsy the Sunflower Root was a nice balance in texture while the balsamic pickled walnut was the very definition of savory.  Small and sweet the a small piece of baked sweet potato and a pumpkin-pumpkin seed muffin graced the left side of the plate and the whole plate showed a unique progression in flavors from sweet and soft to unctuous and creamy to crunchy and savory.

Our third courses were decided on late but turned out to be our favorites of the afternoon - for my friend the Steak Tartare with Potato Chips and Pepper, Onion, and Yolk and for myself Yarmouth Lobster with Yukon Gnocchi, Crispy Sweetbreads, Creme Fraiche, and Preserved Lemon.  As I don't eat beef flesh I skipped the tartare but was told it was "amazing."  As for my dish -without exaggerating this is probably in my top ten dishes of the year.  Flawless potato dumplings with a firm exterior yielding a creamy melt-in-your-mouth center were absolutely laden with fresh butter poached lobster and crispy pan seared sweetbreads while the whole dish was then topped with a creamy sauce of sweetened lemon and tangy crème fraiche.  Half expecting the characteristic flavor of the thymus to overwhelm the delicate lobster I actually found that the lemon/crème/chives admixture served to mellow the sweetbreads while drawing forward the lobster's sweetness.  A wonderful take on "surf and turf" featuring two ingredients I'd have never thought to pair - the bite I spared to my friend led her to a resolution to return for a full plate of her own in the future.

After such a sublime meal and great service, Greg's suggestion to "tempt" us with dessert really didn't require much effort - we ended up ordering two.  Starting first with the Dark Chocolate Truffle Cake with Sour Cherry Compote, Chantilly and Pistachio Ice Cream. A dark chocolate ganache well tempered in its decadence by the sour poached cherries and creamy Chantilly crème plus a dollop of smooth ice cream that tasted very much like salty Pistachios atop a pistachio cookie crumble - plenty of textures, temperatures, flavors, and nuance.

Our second dessert - again a contender for top 10 of the year, this time in the sweets category.  Sticky Date Pudding, Whisky Sauce, Cherries and Apples, Bacon Toffee Brittle, and Creme Fraiche arrived in a large bowl and really didn't "look" to be anything special - at first bite however, looks didn't matter one bit - looking up at Heather I realized she agreed.  Steamed through and appearing to be somewhere between a custard and a bread pudding in texture the date flavors simply melted in the mouth while the whisky sauce ascended to the palate creating a flawless blend of spice and heat with the sweetness.  Further enhancing the experience were diced pink lady apples and sweetened cherries smoothed out by the crème fraiche.  Finally, adding texture was the Toffee - a creamy butterscotch with potent top notes of salt and pork that paired beautifully with the whisky sauce and the pudding both - to call the mélange of flavors well thought out would be the understatement of the year.

I have to say I definitely "get" the appeal of Canoe and despite the fact that some may consider it to be a bit too "businessy" I personally found every aspect of the execution to be calculated, refined, and full of finesse - if I lived in Toronto this would definitely be my destination to impress out of town guests and on my next visit I fully intend to return for the nightly tasting menu.

Having already tried Aunties and Uncles as well as Bonjour Brioche a quick browse of the Toronto e-magazines led me to "School" - a seemingly worth the trip given the hours, online menu, and my enjoyment of long morning walks in the city.

Arriving shortly after 8:30am the restaurant was largely empty with only 4 other groups divided between the two main rooms.  Having walked through the rather redundant collection of condos, coffee shops, and gas stations en route I honestly had to wonder how people ever even decided to come to School given its location.  Browsing around the small main room I eyed the bakery counter as a tall, thin man yelled from across the room "you can sit anywhere ya like."  Taking a seat in the middle of the dining room I browsed around at the kitschy concept - clocks, apples, chalkboards, bookshelves - and waited nearly 5 minutes before finally deciding to get up and help myself to a menu - a single piece of paper attached to a clipboard.

Browsing the "all week brunch" menu I instantly felt the bait-and-switch at play - the menu was approximately 1/3 the size of the online menu and lacked three of the items I'd considered ordering.  What was left on the menu, aside from oddly high prices given the lack of high-end ingredients, was admittedly interesting and as such I decided to sample two of the more unique choices.  With my decisions made easily 10 minutes before my sleepy-eyed (and questionably hung over) waiter made his way to my table I picked up a copy of the newspaper and entertained myself by reading about the Leafs, the HHoF inductions, and the game I'd been at the day before.

When my server finally arrived I placed my order for a coffee and two items - the coffee was Illy and was as good as expected - finally, a decent coffee at a brunch spot - unfortunately the selection of artificial sweeteners was "nutrasweet only, bro."  Returning to my newspaper and listening to the awful children-singing-crappy-music soundtrack of the restaurant I next watched my server flirt with a young lady who'd entered only 1 minute ago, filling her coffee eagerly and taking her order for a parfait within 3 minutes of her sitting down.

Waiting only approximately 15 minutes before my pair of dishes was delivered my server brought the dishes to me and asked if I wanted a refill - assenting to this offer I set down my paper and settled in to enjoy.  Beginning first with the hot option, Orange Cinnamon French Toast with Valrhona Drizzle I was instantly displeased - the bread was essentially an undercooked (IE, doughy inside) thick white bread with minimal flavor, the oranges were no better than those sold at the local Wal-mart (No-Frills for the Canada crowd,) and there was so little chocolate sauce (note, the menu calls it "sauce" while I prefer drizzle) that I wondered how it could even be counted as an ingredient.  After many great breakfasts on previous trips I can undoubtedly state that this was the worst French Toast I've had in years.

Fairing somewhat better than the bread was my second dish - Toblerone and Banana with Frozen Nougat.  Essentially a whipped caramel-milk parfait topped with perhaps an ounce of Toblerone and 1/4 of a fresh banana the dish ate like a light ice-cream and was plenty sweet.  Tasting this early in the meal and being so bored with the "toast" I actually spooned nearly 1/2 of the nougat atop the French toast - the combination of the two, at $18, was actually pretty good - albeit lukewarm.

Thoroughly unimpressed with the service and food I requested another cup of coffee to go and having heard from a friend that their cupcakes were excellent decided to take a chance - selecting a Viva Puff and a Peanut Butter Banana to go.  Paying the bill I left a better-than-deserved tip and made my way out to the streets, saving the cupcakes for later.   While the Peanut Butter Banana was heavy and dull with a frosting that tasted largely of sugar crystals, banana flavoring, and an oiliness reminiscent of Crisco, the Viva Puff was actually quite superb with the fluffy marshmallow topping complimenting the deep chocolate cake well.  An additional surprise of the Viva Puff occurred on further mastication when a bite released a large pocket of delicious raspberry filling that made a mess of my hands, but a great memory on my tongue.

Overall I cannot imagine a single intelligent reason why one would go to School for breakfast unless perhaps they were a young female who only wanted a parfait.  While the cupcake was good and it was nice to finally find a diner/restaurant with good coffee, the service, scene, music, and food was vastly below average and the location obscure at best.  While Monday breakfasts in Toronto do appear to be few and far between, I personally think that even Tim Horton's is a more educated choice than School.

A superb little coffee shop with the most extensive collection of equipment I've ever seen.  While the staff was consistently busy serving customers I thrice had someone ask if I needed any help selecting a bean (roasted or unroasted,) or if I had any questions about the variety of pots, presses, machines, or contraptions.  

As I was traveling I didn't buy anything aside from a cup of a dark ethiopian blend (which, by the way, was superb) but if I lived in Toronto this would likely be my fair-trade shop of choice.  Impressively, despite their impressive selection and knowledge base I didn't get that pretentious bullshit attitude from the baristas at Green Beanery that appears all too common at lesser coffee shops both Stateside and in Canada (yes, I'm talking about you Starbucks.)

Full review with pictures in the blog - 10 course tasting highlights below:

All in all I'm of mixed feelings about "molecular gastronomy."  While the best meal of my entire life was at Alinea and many consider El Buli to be the best restaurant in the world I have to say that I was largely unimpressed by Cantu's Moto and while the food of Jose Andres was good I imagine it would've been better using traditional cooking techniques.  Planning out my visit to Toronto I'd heard good things about Colborne Lane and since I was visiting many decidedly "safe" choices during my visit I decided to give the local 'mg' outpost a try, it was particularly convenient that unlike many of Toronto's best they are open on Sundays.  Additionally, at $109 for a ten course tasting the menu looked like a veritable bargain and on communication with the restaurant I found event coordinator Allie MacDonald quite pleasant and helpful.

Scallop - clotted coconut + sweet chili dressing + citrus fruit + nitro crème fraiche arrived next and proved to be the first "wow" moment of the evening.  A single large scallop anchored this dish and was absolutely flawlessly prepared - caramelized on the outside, raw at the center, fresh and sweet as can be.  Accompanying the scallop was a dollop of sweet and creamy coconut cream atop a pile of tangerines and grapefruit, dehydrated coconut foam flanking the dies, a sweet and mildly spicy dressing, and small balls of liquid nitrogen frozen crème fraiche.  Despite using starkly contrasting flavors and textures this dish was absolutely brilliant and no component went overshadowed while each contributed to highlighting the quality of the scallop.  Most impressive I found that the combination of the two forms of coconut plus the citrus fruits created a taste and mouth feel similar to a "floating island" meringue.

Kicking of the proteins was perhaps the best dish of the night and perhaps the best fish dish I've had outside of L20, Providence, and Guy Savoy in the past year.  Titled East Coast Halibut - sweet potato + lychee + tomato and lime chutney + coconut broth the dish was presented as a flawless filet of fresh halibut topped with tomato/lyme chutney served over a smear of creamy cinnamon sweet potato puree.  Again finished tableside, this time with the addition of a warm coconut and champagne broth I was immediately struck by the tenderness of the halibut flesh and the crispiness of the skin.  Having become somewhat disenchanted with the homogenous sous vide texture propagated by Thomas Keller I quite appreciated the variance in texture.

Next up on the menu was another great dish, and this time featuring an item I'd never before tasted.  Lamb Loin - cannelloni + quinoa + licorice yogurt + medjool date + borage at first seemed somewhat standard - well prepared lamb, a puree of sweet dates, chewy quinoa, and borage.  The two things that separated this dish from average, however, were the dehydrated licorice and creamy licorice yogurt plus that incredible cannelloni stuffed with roasted lamb neck.  Featuring a level of fattiness akin to foie gras, pork trotters, or sweetbreads the cannelloni was absolutely bursting with flavor and texture while the contents simply melted on the tongue releasing the very air of spring lamb.

Waiting only approximately 10 minutes while enjoying some Red Hot Chili Peppers and REM my server soon appeared with a true masterpiece of innovation - Foie Gras - orange + huckleberry + foie gras parfait + hot foie brioche.  Featuring a generous portion of seared foie gras (perfectly cleaned) atop a split piece of grilled brioche accented with orange the dish was further embellished with dollops and streaks of orange and huckleberry puree, a hemisphere of foie/fruit parfait, and dehydrated almond butter with the overall "feel" of the plate being that of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.  Having had a dish remotely similar in the past I can say without doubt that this preparation was vastly more effective and the foie textures and flavors were beautifully complimented by the accoutrements - even the manner in which the dehydrated nut butter soaked up the juices from the foie seemed intentional and decadent.

An interesting restaurant to be sure.  While some dishes were astounding others were merely good and it was as though someone thought that by adding "tricks" people would think them better.  At $109 I have to admit the tasting was a bargain since I got the foie, but I personally feel that if you advertise ten courses the amuse and mignardise should not be counted in those ten - Keller doesn't do it, nor does Kinch, Cimarusti, or Gras - if you want to count it, don't call it an amuse when you serve it.  While it might sound nitpicky, I really do believe that Colborne Lane has the potential to be the best restaurant in Toronto with a few modest refinements - the chef is clearly talented while the front of the house is attentive, witty and effective.

Stopped in here for a coffee and some soap as I was out of town staying with friends - like the Whole Foods back home the selection was great, the stock persons helpful, and everything was clean and appealing.  Prices were on par with what they are in Ohio and the samples were excellent - bacon wrapped figs the day I was there.

Opening shop earlier this year Conviction reads like something from a social worker's dream - a high end business intended to be staffed by ex-convicts.  As a fan of great service as much as great cooking I have to say that the concept sold me - how exactly would they pull this off, using largely unrefined servers to deliver a refined dining experience?

Arriving ten minutes early my friend and I ascended the narrow stairs up to Conviction's beautiful second floor location overlooking King Street and were greeted by a very pleasant young man at the hostess stand.  Collecting on our reservation the host said they'd "been expecting us" and confirmed that he'd heard we made a special request and he would let the kitchen know we had arrived.  Led swiftly to a great seat overlooking the street we were both impressed by the unique items being enjoyed by neighboring diners as well as the beautiful layout of the room, art, and tables.  Moments later our server arrived - a short, friendly, and somewhat flamboyant fellow - who delivered menus and offered drinks.  Clearly somewhat new on the job, especially the brunch (by his own admission,) I have to say that there were many aspects of the service that were less than perfect - menu descriptions inaccurate and water refills slow and requiring repeat requests, but overall it didn't distract from the meal and everyone we dealt with was very pleasant.

Waiting approximately 25 minutes before my first dish arrived I can most assuredly say the wait was worth it.  Complexly entitled Foie Gras Casserole with Maple Syrup Glazed Sweetbreads, Boudin Noir, Grapes, Pineapple, and  Truffle Foam this amalgam of high end ingredients was small in portion yet enormous in taste, texture, concept, and "wow factor."  Featuring high notes most predominantly from the maple syrup and the pineapple with powerful base notes from the crisp sweetbreads and unctuous foie plus a lingering truffle "breath" and the savoriness of the sausage it is hard to imagine the experience without tasting it, but the only dish as complex that I've experienced recently was the egg-jar at The Modern.  Sweet yet earthy, fatty yet vegetal, crisp at times and other times smooth as silk - all in all brilliant and a different experience with each bite.

Enthralled with appetizer it was only a short time before the main dishes arrived - for my friend the Omelette pizza à l'Éspagnol with ashed goat cheese (a dish I unfortunately failed to taste as I gushed over my own dish and she finished this rapidly and happily) and for myself the Pain perdu sandwich with seared smoked pork loin and maple syrup.  An enormous dish featuring two thick slices of buttery Brioche that had been perfectly pan caramelized the sandwich housed two thick slices of smoked peameal crusted pork loin and was then doused in fresh maple syrup, fresh fruits, and a pomegranate reduction.  As one might imagine given the ingredients this dish was fantastic - a flawless concoction of sweet and fruity, buttery and crispy, and salty and savory.  Enormous in portion and weighing in at only $17 I would personally consider this one of the best dining deals I've recently experienced and would strongly recommend it to anyone who loves French toast, pork, or simply great food.

With neither of us "stuffed" and both of us very happy with the food and experience so far we decided to split a dessert and requested the order be somewhat expedited given the time (around 1:20 when we placed the dessert order.)  Arriving in only ten minutes we were next served Bread and butter pudding, chocolate ice cream and crème anglaise.  The most "classic" of the dishes of the afternoon, this dish once again impressed the eye and the palate.  Featuring two heavily buttered slices of croissant pudding topped simply with chopped strawberries and creamy anglaise and served in a pool of melting chocolate ice cream I have to admit that this was an excellent bread pudding but I personally would have opted for a somewhat less dark chocolate to avoid overwhelming the nuances of the pudding itself.  As it turned out, though, my friend loved the ice cream while I indulged in the pudding.

Finishing up the meal I paid the check and thanked our server for the excellent meal - he assured us he would pass the compliments along to the kitchen, as well.  After a quick trip to the restroom we made our way down the stairs still reminiscing of the wonderful food and were en route to the Air Canada Centre by 1:40 - perfect timing that put me in my seat only 5 minutes before the ceremonies began.  Cheers to a chef willing to take chances, both in his food and in his service, especially in today's economy - having had a number of great meals in the past years I can say without a doubt that I'd take breakfast at Conviction over anything that NYC or Chicago has to offer and I look forward to whatever Chef Thuet decides to do next.

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Greeted promptly by a friendly young Chinese woman we were asked if we had reservations and when we responded to the negative we were told this was "not a problem at all" and swept away to a table in the main dining room - a beautiful two top near the stairs and adjacent to the large bay windows with an excellent view of the street and the room.  Browsing the immediate dining area as we were presented with our menus, water, and a pot of green tea I was impressed by the mixed population - older, younger, Chinese, Canadian, businessmen and families were all represented in large numbers and the room had a "buzz" without being loud.

Kicking things off, from Chef Chan's "Innovative" menu, a steamed dumpling of smoked sturgeon, shrimp and minced butter squash and a steamed crystal purse filled with five spicy shredded duckling & heart of garlic.  If the measure of a chef's skill in dim sum is gauged by the creativity, flavor, and thinness of his noodles then I've no doubt we were in the presence of a master - the translucent noodles alone were works of art with my friend's lobster featuring the crustacean's characteristic shape and the sturgeon presented as a small fish while the purse did appear to be a tied-off bag.  More impressive than the appearance, however, were the textures and flavors of the dumplings with the mildness of the sturgeon perfectly complimented by the sweetness of the squash and the spicy anise/clove/ginger bite of the five spice duck proving an adequate foil to the pungent and sweet heart of garlic.  While certainly not "cheap," the quality of the ingredients was apparent and I'd gladly re-order each dish again.

The next round of dishes were again served in threes, yet somewhat more interesting than the pork dishes.  The first dish, Deep-fried taro root paste dumpling filled with sweet plum & minced duckling was an absolutely astonishing dish that my companion summed up as "light, but really dense."  Featuring a crispy and airy taro root shell absolutely stuffed with an amalgam of chopped plums and minced duck I have to say that this may have been my favorite flavor pairing of the afternoon and it honestly could've served as a dessert or a savory - an absolute must order.  The second option, Filet of bass & thousand years egg in rice roll served with sweet soy sauce.  Having never tasted the unique egg-preserving technique prior to this I have to say I didn't know what to expect, but what I received was superb.  Mildly salty and somewhat sour the egg proved a balance to the smooth and meaty bass while the sweetened soy brought out the flavors of both the egg and the fish without masking any of their more subtle notes.

More or less stuffed at this point we opted for only one small dessert - traditional Chinese Egg Custards.  Served as four small 1/2oz tarts the custards were barely set with the buttery pasty and only a thin skin of custard preventing the creamy vanilla egg compote from being a liquid - absolutely delicious and flawlessly executed - a great end to a wonderful meal.

Making our way to the exit after paying the somewhat impressive bill (I mean, Dim Sum isn't supposed to be "haute cuisine" normally) we took a look at some of the party menus and both agreed that Lai Wah Heen would be an awesome place to return with a larger group in order to sample some of the noodle and rice dishes (normally intended for parties of 4-6 according to the menu) as well as the myriad soups and entrees.  Thoroughly satiated and happy we made our way out the doors where our hostess bid us farewell.  While I can't say I'm a dim sum expert by any stretch, I can say I've been to some great restaurants and would rank Lai Wah Heen's presentations, flavors, and service favorably amongst many of them.

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Highlights:

Featuring a unique menu focused strongly on Canadian sourced ingredients and a number of options, both sweet and savory, that seemed to challenge "the norm" I contacted Bymark nearly a month before my planned trip and inquired as to whether a tasting menu was available so that I might experience as many dishes as possible.   Fielding my e-mail in less than eight hours restaurant manager Jessica Sloan informed me that while the restaurant did not offer a nightly tasting the chef would be "delighted" to craft a menu to my liking if I informed him of which dishes interested me most - an offer I was more than happy to take them up on.  Informing the kitchen of my likes and dislikes I was quoted a price for my selected menu and confirmed my reservation for one at 7:30pm on Saturday evening.

Getting things started, my first dish was an amuse from the kitchen - a Lobster, apple, and crème fraiche "taco" served on a beet tortilla.  Featuring an ample amount of fresh lobster accented by sweet gala apples and tamed by the tangy crème this dish was excellent when paired with the crispy and earthy-yet-sweet beet chip.  Small, fun, inventive, and delicious - an excellent way to start things off.

Dish three of the evening was the restaurant's signature - and a dish every bit worth the title.  Crisp frites with butter braised lobster and classic béarnaise - poutine style was actually delivered to my table by the chef du cuisine and featured approximately 20 crisp frites stacked inside a lobster shell and absolutely loaded with butter poached lobster.  Topping the dish was a creamy béarnaise sauce with high notes of lemon and butter plus more nuanced flavors of wine and onion.  Whereas the dressing on the salad mired the flavor of the dish, the béarnaise on this dish only served to accent the wonderful lobster and crispy-salty fries.  Say what you will about "haute-poutine," this dish was wonderful and alone worth the trip to Bymark - though I do wonder whether the average diner could finish a full sized portion as the tasting portion was so decadent.

The fourth dish of the evening was presented quite elegantly by my server and finished tableside.  Entitled duck confit ravioli with chestnut puree, crisp parsnip and spiced cranberries I was served a single plump raviolo absolutely packed with clove and nutmeg accented duck leg and topped with a crispy garnish of fried parsnip.  Served alongside and overtop the pasta was a creamy sweet-yet-earthy chestnut puree plus cinnamon sweetened cranberries with a mild alcoholic tang.  Featuring aspects of protein and carb, sweet and earthy, creamy and acidic this dish was truly excellent and when I saw my neighbor order the full portion (three large ravioli plus all the fixings) I was actually quite impressed at the menu price, as well.

My final savory of the evening was the roasted Cornish Hen with roasted Brussels sprouts, potato gnocchi and natural reduction - it was remarkable.  Perfectly seared and succulent the meaty hen simply shredded off the bone with minimal effort and no knife.  Accompanying the hen were two halved and pan-caramelized Brussels sprouts and two large plump gnocchi that easily gave way to their creamy interiors on mastication - these items as well as the hen were topped with the natural reduction from the hen and sprouts and the whole dish was succulent, salty, and well balanced between creamy and crispy textures as well as pungent and smooth flavors.

When it was all said and done I paid the bill - $120 Canadian and felt the meal was actually a relatively good bargain for the quality of the food, setting, and accommodations by the staff.  While service was adequate I have to say that my server's tongue ring did seem a bit out of place for fine dining and though I certainly can't blame her for my neighbors, I do feel that if she'd have been less involved with their "issues" she'd have inquired more frequently as to how I was enjoying everything.  A talented kitchen staff with some unique ideas, I do feel that some dishes were not executed as well as one would expect while other dishes could use some tweaking to more properly highlight the quality of the ingredients and the chef's vision - particularly the cinnamon bun tower and the octopus salad.  That said - I'd return in a heartbeat for the poutine, the foie, and the ravioli.