🇨🇦 Toronto's Newest Farm-to-Table Gem: Arbequina's Levant Magic ✨

After months of curiosity, we finally tried this 6-week-old Eastern Mediterranean (Levant) stunner on Roncesvalles - and oh, what a story it holds! 📍 Arbequina 325 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto 👨‍🍳 The Heart Behind It: A husband-wife duo where the chef (ex-Michelin NYC/Europe) crafts Palestinian-Jordanian fusion, while his Torontonian wife brings local soul. Their "zero-waste" philosophy means even chicken necks become aioli! 🍽️ Standout Dishes: • Angus Short Ribs: 8-hour braised local beef with tahini & salsa (wrap it in their flaky "bread blanket"!) • Half Chicken: 20-day-old free-range (you can taste the difference!), salty but paired perfectly with pickled radish 🚫 Budget Note: Skipped desserts ($16-$18 each) after $42 mains - but the upcoming 14-course juice-paired tasting menu (summer 2023!) promises to be "not downtown crazy" priced. 🌟 The Magic Moment: Chef Moeen’s passionate kitchen tour revealed: Three organic farm partners No seafood is local (except bass) That chicken saltiness? 24-hour dry brine with nothing else! 💡 Why It Matters: In an inflation-hit city, this labor-of-love spot reminds us why real food costs real money. #TorontoEats #FarmToTable #LevantCuisine #Roncesvalles #SustainableDining