🇨🇦 Toronto's Quirky Gem - Donna's*🍽️✨
📍 Location: 827 Landsdowne Ave (The Junction) - Unassuming exterior meets flea-market-chic interior - Think: mismatched plates, vintage vinyl flooring, and lots of potted plants 🌱 - The ultimate "perfectly imperfect" neighborhood spot 👨🍳 The Founders: • Ex-Shōtō chefs Peter Jensen & Jed Smith • Peter's wife Ann Kim (Netflix's Chef's Table: Pizza star!) • Born from the ashes of Momofuku Toronto's closure 🍽️ Our Full Menu Adventure: 🐟 Cod Liver, Celery, Pickled Fennel ($15) - Rich & briny 🐠 Swordfish Crudo ($24) - Buttery perfection 🍞 Lamb Liver on Toast ($7/pc) - Offal done right 🥩 Beef Tartare ($22) - Classic with a twist 🦪 Marinated Mussels ($22) - Plump & flavorful 🥗 Cauliflower Salad ($16) - Surprisingly hearty 🎃 Roasted Autumn Squash ($20) - Seasonal star 🍝 Housemade Pasta ($27) - Al dente dreams 🐟 Baked Cod ($36) - Flaky goodness 🦆 Duck Breast ($38) - Crispy skin alert! 🍰 Steamed Cake ($13) - Comfort in every bite 🍹 Drinks Program: Limited cocktails but EXCELLENT local craft beers from: • Burdock • Blood Brothers • Godspeed ⚠️ Heads Up: • Strict $25 no-show fee (card required for resos) • Service can be cool/distant • Some hits, some misses - but always interesting! #TorontoEats #JunctionGem #ChefOwned #QuirkyDining #NeighborhoodSpot #LocalBrews #DateNightIdea #TorontoRestaurants