JULY 3 - 19
1. CHIADO 416-538-1910 www.chiadorestaurant.com $55 Lunch
Salted Cod Quenelles
piri-piri aioli, chickpea puree, watercress
Grilled Sardines
roasted peppers, onion confit, salsa verde
Tartare of Salmon
avocado, cucumber, apple, raspberry vinaigrette
Roasted Quail
boneless fried cassava, creamy exotic mushroom sauce
Watercress and Arugula Salad
pickled beets, pear, walnuts, lemon vinaigrette
Bisque
lobster and shrimp bisque, saffron, cognac
Main Dish
Seared Yellowfin Tuna Steak
anchovy, black olive, capers salsa
Pan Seared Skate Fish
lemon spinach risotto, tomato jalapeno confit
Grilled Filet of Atlantic Salmon
crusted with fresh herbs, plum chutney
Salted Cod a Braz
classical stir fry with thin fries, onion confit, parsley
Muscovy Duck Leg Confit madeira wine citrus jus
Risotto of Seasonal Vegetables
Dessert
Dark Chocolate Cherry Tart
Lemon Cake served with rose sabayon
Crème Caramel (Flan)
citrus infused, blackcurrant coulis
Molotof meringue of egg whites, crème anglaise
2. JUMP 18 Wellington St W 416-363-3400 www.jumprestaurant.com $41 Lunch
Appetizer
Wild & Tame Mushroom Soup
assorted mushrooms, truffle gastrique, chives
Chopped Salad
summer greens, cherry tomatoes, pepperoncini, chickpeas, olives, bocconcini, lemon vinaigrette
Fig & Prosciutto Crostini
roasted figs, prosciutto, goat cheese
BBQ Pulled Pork Empanada
bbq pulled pork, pickled cabbage slaw, jalapeño
Main Dish
Chicken Caprese Panino
fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil pesto, garlic aïoli, ciabatta, Jump fries
Miso Glazed Atlantic Salmon
snap pea salad, shiitake mushrooms, new potatoes, miso & lime dressing
Steak Salad ‘Tagliata’
3 oz sliced flatiron, arugula, cipollini onions, cured tomato, fingerling potatoes, salsa verde
Sungold Tomato & Zucchini Bucatini
summer squash, cherry tomatoes, fennel, basil, pecorino romano
Dessert
Thai Sticky Rice Pudding
mango, coconut, toasted sesame, mint
Strawberry Cream Cake
3. CECI BAR $34 Lunch 33 Yonge St 437-253-1613 cecibar.com
Cuisines: Argentinian, Brazilian, Mexican
Ceci Toast
sourdough, half guacamole, half tomato, pico de gallo, pickled vegetables
Creamy Tortilla Soup
roasted tomatoes, cilantro crema, tortilla chips
Street Corn Salad
grilled corn, shredded lettuce, lime aïoli, pico de gallo, tajín, white cheese
Patatas Bravas
bravas aïoli, parmigiano-reggiano, pickled vegetables
Main Dish
Tuna Bowl
sushi rice, grilled pineapple, edamame, carrots, chipotle mayo, tortilla chips
Chicken Caesar Salad
romaine, grilled adobo chicken, Caesar dressing, parmigiano-reggiano
Cubano Sandwich
pork carnitas, smoked ham, swiss cheese, mustard, pickled vegetables, fries
Al Pastor Skewers
pork shoulder, fried rice, grilled pineapple, ginger, edamame (substitute tofu for vegetarian option)
Dessert
Margarita Panna Cotta
lemon, tequila syrup, strawberry compote
Cherry Crumble Cake
streusel, coconut lime whipped cream
Chocolate Gelato
cookie crumble
macerated strawberries, vanilla sponge, whipped cream
Flourless Chocolate Cake
raspberry coulis, candied almonds
4. BOSK $48 Lunch 188 Unversity [Shangri-la Hotel] 647-788-8281
www.shangri-la.com
Genovese Salad
Hoogenboom Family Farms baby romaine hearts, basil pesto, dressing, lemon braised Thompson Farms new potatoes, green beans, puffed farrow, pine nuts
Veal Carpaccio
Grass fed veal tenderloin, anchovy emulsion, caper berries, haven greens rocket leaf, house made focaccia
Zucchini & Salted Ricotta
Variegated summer squash, zucchini blossoms, spiced sunflower seeds, ricotta salata, mint
Main Dish
Sweet Corn Agnolotti
Charred Ontario corn, potato and mascarpone stuffed pasta, preserved chili, puffed sorghum, pickled pearl onions
Chicken Supreme
Roasted Halal chicken breast, spinach and ricotta dumplings, peperonata, charred eggplant, salmoriglio
Baccala Fritti
Citrus cured Ontario pickerel, Hewitt's Dairy buttermilk dressing, trout roe, watercress, tarragon, potato pavé
Dessert
Strawberry Rhubarb Tart
Rhubarb cremieux, Ontario strawberries, vanilla mascarpone ganache
Spumoni Mousse Torte
Pistachio crumble, amarena cherries
Sorbetto
Mango pineapple, blueberry and black tea
5. MILAGRO CANTINA 5 Mercer St $34 Lunch milagrorestaurant.com 416-850-2855
Gazpacho a la Mexicana
Chilled vine ripened tomato & jalapeño soup with chopped cucumbers, sweet peppers, pasilla chili oil
Tostada de Aguachile Verde
BC snapper crudo, lime-cilantro marinade, chiles güeros, red onions, crunchy anchos, avocado
Ensalada de Verano
Fresh summer salad prepared with green mango, red cabbage, and jalapeños with tangy serrano chili & agave vinaigrette
Main Dish
Tacos de Camarones a la Talla
Shrimp sautéed in a zesty achiote & three chili adobo on flour tortillas, served with guajillo crema and pineapple-jalapeño slaw
Tacos de Costilla al Tamarindo
Slow braised beef in tamarind & ancho chili on corn tortillas, served with grilled pineapple-jalapeño salsa
Tacos de Cochinita en Recado Negro
Slow braised pulled pork in black achiote & citrus marinade on corn tortillas, served with refritos and pickled habanero shallots
Dessert
Arroz con Leche al Caramelo
Rice pudding with buttered raisins and burnt caramel sauce
Mousse de la Abuela
Crème fraiche, Mexican chocolate, and a touch of smoky morita chili
Pastel 'Tres Leches'
Classic Mexican vanilla sponge cake drowned in chilled ‘three milks’ sauce
6. HOTEL OCHO 195 Spadina Ave 416-593-0885
www.hotelocho.com $27 Lunch
Smoked Salmon Dip
with garlic pita bread
Spinach & Feta Frittata
with whipped feta and confit tomatoes
Caprese Salad
with arugula, pesto and balsamic glaze
Ocho BLT
with mixed greens salad and home fries
Baked Eggplant
with whipped ricotta and caponata
Spaghetti Carbonara
with pancetta and fried egg yolk
Dessert
Melon Kebob
with chocolate syrup dip
Brigadeiros & Beijinhos
3 pieces, assorted - chocolate with sprinkles and coconut with coconut flakes
Gelato
two scoops, choice of vanilla or chocolate
7. Wok Theory $27 Lunch 530 Dundas 416-979-2480 www.woktheory.com
Classic Dim Sum Sampler 1
Supreme Shrimp Dumpling ("Har Gow"), Pork and Shrimp Dumpling ("Siu Mai"), Shrimp and Chive Dumpling
Classic Dim Sum Sampler 2
Crispy Shrimp Roll, Pan Fried Shrimp and Chive Patty, Deep Fried Glutinous Rice Dumpling with Chicken
Vegetarian Hot and Sour Soup
Main Dish
Classic Mapo Tofu with Minced Pork
Served with Steamed Rice
HK Style "Dai Pai Dong" Brunch
Soy Sauce Chow Mein and Street-Style Steamed Rice Rolls
Pepper Salt Pork Chops
Served with Egg Fried Rice
Dessert
Classic Mango Pudding with Cream
Sweet Custard Bao Pair
One Matcha Custard Bun, One Golden Custard Bun
Ice Cream of the Day
Served with Glutinous Sesame Ball with a Salted Egg Yolk Filling
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