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    4.1 (37 reviews)
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    Vegetarian Dinner menu: Feb 2
    Cecilia M.

    Avling is THE place to go for farm-to-table Asian and Nordic inspired cuisine. The exciting menu here led by Chefs Eva and Steve is constantly changing with the seasons and so brilliantly creative, thoughtful and delicious! I have been here several times and love it so much that I bring all out-of-town visitors here! The space is beautiful. The service is super down to earth and genuinely good folx in front of house and in the kitchen. Chef Eva, especially, is an amazing talent who brings her Asian roots into every dish with the utmost standard and inventiveness. She's constantly improving every menu and is a joy to be around. Yesterday's visit included: Char Siu Bun, Braised Beef Rib, Hand pulled Noodles with mushroom and soft poached egg, Fried Vegetarian dumplings, and dessert: Date cake (like sticky Toffee pudding!) with HK YinYang cream and Boba. Kudos to Chef Eva for treating us to a surprise Purple Yam Dessert Soup (a traditional Chinese dessert) and fresh cut Pomelo & Honey Pomelo. We felt right at home with that ending! Follow Chef Eva on Instagram for tips on her favourite dishes to try in the moment! I look forward to trying the Chef's Choice Menu that serves dishes not found on their regular menu!

    Jeffrey W.

    2023-03-17 Review I love the vibrant, open space of Avling. Every beer we tried was good (I believe we had 3) and the service was nice throughout. The menu often changes, and the chef that was there when I went is gone, but I still thought the pictures would be a good reference for others to see how/if things changed. The subtle Asian influences (like the loaded onion pancake dish) created lots of creative, delicious riffs on familiar flavours for me. I think most restaurants of this type tend to have a chicken liver mousse dish of some type and this lived up to the usual standard. I would definitely go back for some beers and small bites to see how things have changed!

    Ravioli
    Mary L.

    They built a cute patio on the street with approx 8-10 wooden bench tables. There were no coverings or sunbrellas but by 6pm the buildings covered most of the sunlight. Highlight was definitely the ravioli. It was one big ravioli that's rich with runny egg yolk gushing out. It was sooo delicious, I'm drooling just thinking about it! Didn't fully enjoy the tartine since the blue cheese was too overpowering. Burger was a let down, bun was too thick and not toasted, bacon was undercooked and extremely fatty (99% fat and 1% meat). Fries were crispy but too salty. I'm rarely drink beers but the server was nice and brought me a couple of samples to taste. We both decided on Saison, which had floral notes and easy to drink. Overall, it was a nice experience but not exceptional. Service was friendly, roof top herb garden is charming, the ravioli and beers are tasty.

    Patio drinks
    Lisa B.

    The patio is awesome, it smells like you're at the cottage. We actually asked our server if the tables and benches were newly made and he explained that they had them built out of cedar so that you'd get the cottagey wood smell! Didn't try the food as they only had a small brunch menu. Their burgers sounded amazing though and we look forward to coming back to try them. My partner had a couple of the beers - one was recommended and he really enjoyed it. I had a nice glass of rose. Love CafeTO!

    Pale Fire - Barrel Aged Blend with Peaches. 375mL 6.7% ABV
    Philip C.

    I live around this neighborhood but had never heard of it until my co-worker planned a team lunch at this place a couple of weeks ago. They had a sheet for every patron to sign at the front for contract tracing purposes. The front host then checked for everyone's vaccine passport. The atmosphere, interior and lighting made for a wonderful afternoon. With their wide selection of craft bears and other delightful drinks, we skimmed through the menu and ordered many items down the list. We had all pre-ordered our lunches ahead of time so that the process throughout would go more smoothly. I had thoroughly enjoyed my lunch there, which included a salad, butternut squash soup and the burger. I'm not sure spice was hitting my pallet, but every spoonful of the soup was absolutely delicious! I hear great things about the patio here during the summer months and pending on the Covid situation in the coming year will definitely be back!

    Masala fish fry
    Andrew C.

    As a fan of the late Saturday Dinette, I was excited to come here after finding out that Suzanne Barr was tapped as the head chef. The restaurant is pretty spacious inside with a lot of bar seating in the middle. Classic rock provides background music. I started off with an Avling Saison. It was OK, but a little bland. The food didn't disappoint though. I started with the turnip cake which was nice and savoury. The sauce that accompanied the cake was really nice. For the main, I had the masala fish fry which is a fish n chips type dish served with some potatoes. It was also tasty. Service was good and the food came out in a reasonable amount of time. I'd definitely come back. The menu was small but what I had was good. I'll be trying a different beer next time.

    Katherine P.

    My partner and I live around the corner so we REALLY wanted to love this place and he has told me the beer counter / beer are great. However, we have been twice in the main restaurant/bar and both times were just OK. The first time was immediately after they opened and we just stopped in for a drink. I had the El Jeffe, which was fine but not great. Service was fairly slow and most menu items were unavailable. To be fair, this was very soon after they opened so we gave them the benefit of the doubt and decided to visit again at a later date. We finally went back for brunch, my partner had a Caesar and the breakfast plate, I had the mushroom tartine. My partner said the Caesar was not good. We both thought our food was OK. Service was also OK. Aesthetic-wise, Avling looks great - modern, clean, spacious. The only downside to the venue is that it's SO cold inside...so bring a sweater (or three). TLDR; nice space and average food, drinks and service. Beer is apparently good and worth grabbing from the side door beer counter.

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    Excellent food and great beer! Service first class. Good ambiance! Easy parking on Queen St.

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    Rooftop garden where they grow their own vegetables? Check. In house unique beers? Check. Everything here is delicious. Def going back

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    We held our VES pub night here last night. Nice place with good selection of beer and friendly staff.

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    Review Highlights - Avling Kitchen & Brewery

    For the main, I had the masala fish fry which is a fish n chips type dish served with some potatoes.

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    Left Field Brewery - Inside

    Left Field Brewery

    4.3(66 reviews)
    1.5 kmLeslieville
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    Found Left Field Brewery and from the first visit, I felt very welcomed by their kindness and…read morefriendliness. The people are knowledgeable and happy to answer any questions you may have about their selection of beer. I sampled a couple of their beers before getting a pint of their Ice Cold Beer which has become my all time favourite. You can also do a flight of beers where you can try many of their great tasting beers on tap. Seating is available at the bar area and in the main space as well. Unfortunately this location does not serve food but you are more than welcome to order food in. Left Field has a fan club where you can sign up for free and collect points. Recently updated, you can now redeem for merchandise and beer. They also offer a birthday reward as well as long as you provide your info when signing up. Overall, this place always has good vibes and has become one of my fave spots for a beer and a good chat. Beer is available on tap and for grab n go. Shoutout to Alex, Pam and Mike! You guys are awesome and so is the beer! Cheers!

    When left field brewery opened up quite a few years ago, they used to be absolutely packed. I…read morerecall lining up with my friends outside on weekends to get a seat. It was always worth it! Although it's not as packed these days, the brewery still holds its classic charm. There's always a great crowd especially during baseball season! One of my favorite things about their beers is that they're available in small cans... Which is perfect "snack"! Even though their beers are available at LCBO these days, it's still a great time coming by the brewery and trying new things, and hanging out with good people.

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    Rorschach Brewing Company

    4.1(76 reviews)
    1.5 kmLeslieville
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    Found this place while looking for a nearby bar. It looks big from the outside, though the inside…read morefeels a bit shabby - or maybe "casual" is a better word to describe it. We went on a weekday evening, so it was pretty quiet. The wooden tables and seating added a more laid-back vibe. The Chicken Karaage was good - big chunks of chicken and crispy. Drinks were good too with a reasonable price. Service was amazing. The hostess was very sweet. Overall it's a nice place to chill if you don't mind the super laid-back vibe. Food (quality, creativity, consistency) - 3.3/5 Drinks (quality, variety) - 3.5/5 Ambience (interior design, cleanliness) - 3/5 Service (courtesy, knowledge, timeliness) - 4/5 Value (quality vs. price) - 3.5/5 OVERALL - 3.46

    Rorschach offers two cocktails from a can, an espresso martini and margarita (both $15) that our…read moreserver warned isn't made fresh. Got it, I lowered my expectations and found both drinkable but diluted the margarita to combat its excessive sugariness. If anything, their menu was the perfect hearty base before a night of drinking. Having shared two of their sandwiches, the smashed burger ($21) was a hit. The potato bun was topped with two generous sized beef patties that are a little thick for a smashed burger but still had a nice crust. I liked that there was plenty of fixings including lettuce, tomato, cheese, caramelized onion, pickles, and a house sauce to give it interest. This was a tasty burger. Meanwhile, the potato bun disintegrated with the Korean fried chicken sando ($21) making it difficult to eat. Still, the chicken breast was hot and juicy with plenty of breading to give it a crunchy bite. But despite the liberal smear of gochujang mayo, it wasn't overly spicy and needed more heat. Adding some lettuce with the pickles may also help create a barrier between the bun and sauce to ensure the bread can hold up better. Maybe Rorschach's supplier gave them a bushel of the tiny potatoes, but their fries were cut so small... it's like eating Hickory sticks in fry form. You'd think a smaller fry means more crispy edges, but we just found they were really dried out. Rorschach Brewing Co's dining room is surprisingly spacious with picnic tables scattered throughout to accommodate varying sized tables. They were understaffed for a Friday, but the two servers did their best and made sure our large table was served and out in time for the concert. Perhaps they even breathed a sigh of relief once we vacated. So long loud ladies, we can go back to swigging beers.

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