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Cava Frommer's Exceptional

1560 Yonge St, Toronto, ON

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Cuisine Spanish, Tapas
Hours Daily 5-10pm
Location Uptown
Transportation Subway: St. Clair
Reservations Reservations strongly recommended
Phone 416/979-9918
Web site www.cavarestaurant.ca
Prices Tapas plates C$3.50-C$18
Credit Cards AE,DC,MC,V

Cava Review

Chef Chris McDonald is a local legend for his culinary prowess, which was honed at his formal (and former) Avalon restaurant. Now with partner and chef Doug Penfold, he is the driving force at Cava, where inventive, small-plate dishes -- sometimes daring, but always delicious -- offer Iberian-inspired menus with salt cod cakes, beef cheeks, and more. House-cured charcuterie is not to be missed: think smoky chorizo and dried salamis, plus Iberico ham hand-cut to order (a skill in itself). There are more than 20 well-selected wines offered by the glass for pairing. The vibe is delightfully low-key, although professionalism informs everything, from service to sweets. And speaking of desserts, Xococava (tel. 416/979-9916), next door, is worth a visit on its own for rich, artisan chocolates, silken ice creams, and more, all made on-site.

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