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| Cuisine | International | ||
| Hours | Tues-Sun 6-10pm; bar and bistro daily 4pm-1am | ||
| Address | 318 Wellington St W | ||
| Location | At the SoHo Metropolitan, Downtown West | ||
| Transportation | Subway: St. Andrew | ||
| Reservations | Reservations strongly recommended | ||
| Phone | 416/961-0055 | ||
| Web site | www.senses.ca | ||
| Prices | Main courses C$29-C$45 (£15-£23) | ||
| Credit Cards | AE, DC, MC, V | ||
Frommer's Review
Harry Wu, who already has two excellent restaurants -- Lai Wah Heen and Hemispheres -- is the man behind this venture at his SoHo Metropolitan Hotel. The Senses brand now encompasses a bakery, cafes, and a gourmet food emporium, but this is the granddaddy of them all. Dining here is an experience for -- what else? -- all the senses. The serene sandy tones are serious eye candy, the background music soothes, and velvety banquettes rub you the right way. Get revved up for starters like the salad of seared tuna, cucumber, nashi pear, and avocado, or the lobster and scallops layered with Osetra caviar and spicy mayonnaise. The main-dish triple-seared beef tenderloin with Stilton-and-miso tart and foie gras sauce is beautifully executed. The apple crumble with cardamom ice cream is a fantastic finish. Service is extremely well informed and professional.
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
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Frommer's Toronto 2010
Author: Hilary Davidson |
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