Melody's Love Affair with Food: 2010

Friday, July 30, 2010

Brunch @ The Miller Tavern

I had a nice brunch @ The Miller Tavern with my girlfriends over the weekend.

The restaurant is offering $27 set price 3 courses brunch menu. It starts with a refreshing Brunch Bellini or Brunch Mimosa, what a sweet way to start my day...

Location: Yonge St and York Mills Rd

Enjoy~

The Miller Benedict

Smoked Salmon Bagel

Lobster & Shrimp Coddled Eggs

Breakfast at Home

From M Kitchen

Sunday, June 13, 2010

Oyster

My honey ordered a basket of oysters from Rodney's Oyster Bar. It was a great experience eating oysters at home. Thanks honey for shucking over 50 oysters.

Friday, June 4, 2010

Steamed Grouper

Steamed Grouper from M Kitchen

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Sunny side up egg

Sunny side up egg in Bear Shape from M Kitchen

Monday, May 24, 2010

Momiji Sushi

I found Momiji Japanese Restaurant on my Iphone Yelp application. The reviews were very good, so we decided to give a try.

Food: Very good, the sashimis were very fresh.
Service: Ok
Atmosphere: Relaxed
Decor: Japanese Sushi Bar Style
Overall: Will definitely go again
Price: $25 to $50 per person

Location: Bloor and Royal York

http://www.momijis.com/

Spicy Hamachi Maki Roll - $6.95 and Spicy Scallop Maki Roll - $6.75

Spider Dragon Roll - $13.95

Sashimi Romance - $24.95

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Stir-fried beef with avocado

Stir-fried beef with avocado from M Kitchen

Ajisen Ramen Noodles

We had craving for Ramen noodles last week...

Ramen is a Japanese cultural icon, if you plan to visit Japan, you must try the ramen noodles and it varies by regions. The key ingredients are the noodles and the broth. My favourite is the cloudy white coloured broth, which is made from boiling pork bones and collagen over high heat for many hours...yummy yummy.

We tried the Ajisen Ramen on Yonge St. Ajisen is one of the popular Ramen noodle houses in Toronto, it has over 300 stores worldwide.

Food: Will go back

Service: Good

Atmosphere: Casual Family Style

Price: $10 to $15 per person

Overall: Good choice to grab a quick bite, but can't compare to the Ramen Noodles in New York and Tokyo.

Website: http://www.ajisen.ca/

Monday, May 17, 2010

Ruth Chris

My good friend was visiting Toronto, so we took him to the famous Ruth Chris Steakhouse.

It was my first experience with Ruth Chris. Overall I was satisfied with the food but not the service. We ordered a bottle of '05 red from France, but the waiter brought us a '07 from the same Winery. The waiter didn't bother to let us know and only later we found out and questioned him why the wine is not the bottle we ordered. He simply told us that is all they can get from LCBO without apologizing.

I think Ruth Chris can work on the food presentations. The steaks were plated on a white plate, not what I expected from an expensive steak house. I guess people go there to enjoy the good steak, but for $50/steak, I expect a little more on the plate decoration.

Food: Must Try.

Service: It was unacceptable, but I am sure it won't happen to everyone.

Atmosphere: Warm fine dinning

Overall: will go again, but will ask for a different server.

Price: $100 +/person

Food was excellent but the pictures didn't turn out good due to the lighting.

Filet

Ribeye

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Sushi Kaji

Sushi Kaji is one of my favourite Japanese restaurants in Etobicoke. Authentic Japanese cuisine in the most unexpected location.

Food: Must Try

Service: Professional

Atmosphere: Relaxed

Decor: Traditional Japanese

Overall: Will definitely go again

Price $80 to 120 set course menu (Omakase).

Omakase is like the "tasting menu", where the chef creates the menu based on the fresh seasonal ingredients and what inspired him in the moment. The reason why I like Kaji, because the chef continues to surprise me with new dishes.

Web: Sushi Kaji Restaurant