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| | | | Earl and Angelo's: Best steak in town | Satisfaction: | | | | |
Our first trip to this new Steak and Seafood restaurant was an experience that deserves many trips back. Although not a place one would go all the time, as it would take away the specialness, it lends itself well to an evening out and fine dining with friends. I have been here on three occasions, once for lunch, and have not been disapointed.
Wayne and John serve up the newest menu in downtown and, on all visits, have been steady regardless of the time of the visit. Many customers boast multiple visits and reservations are strongly recommended. The ambience lends itself to romantic evenings, and quiet business dinners. The future plans include a meeting room for 40 and will be booked for many occasions.
I start with a salad, flavoured by the best blue chesse dressing I have experienced. Suptle and tangy....just right. (My dinner companion did like the Ceasar salad, however felt it had too much garlic.) The Earl steak is seasoned to perfection, and garnished with fresh mushrooms, peppers and red onion balanced on a baked potato. Each time I have left the table feeling full and satisfied. The blended columbian coffee ends a meal that will set you back anywhere from $55 to $60 per couple not including drinks. When in Belleville, experience Earl and Angelo's and tell them Bil sent you. It won't help get you a great seat, but it may get me extra mushrooms on my next visit. Check out the web page at www.earl-angelos.com for menu and a brief history of how Belleville was fortunate enough to land this fine restaurant. Theme: SteakhousePrice: US$41 and up » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averageAddress: Front StreetPhone: 613-962-1182Directions: In the heart of the Village, south of Bridge Street, north of the waterfront, and across from the City HallWebsite: www.earl-angelos.com
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| | | | Toro Sushi: Passports Not Needed | Satisfaction: | | | | |
The bright and cheerful atmosphere of Toro Sushi is made more so when greeted by the friendy staff. With cherry wood accents and Japanese / Korean motif, the small room lends itself to a relaxed and cozy dining experience.
Be prepared for a very civilized evening of dining. You won't be disappointed.
Our dinning group ordered individual appetizers, from Tempura vegatables, chicken and pork skewers to miso and won ton soups. We then shared and savoured the different tastes. We also enjoyed a side of grilled Calamari as prepared by our host, Simon Kang, who took time to explain the items we would find on the extensive menu. Appetizers were moved aside to make room for the garden salad complete with fresh lettuce, tomato and a dressing that prepared our taste buds for what was to come.
The main dishes included Chicken Teryaki, spiced chicken, crunch roll and a sushi platter, which included crispy deep fried Shrimp heads. While not everyone's cup of green tea, a couple of brave souls did try them to my wife's delight. The general feeling of the group was that everything complimented each other, and as the platters were presented we took in the aromas and presentation with great anticipation. The green tea (sorry, coffee not a biggy here) was plentiful and very soothing.
My favorite was the Spicy chicken. I was pleased to find ample amounts of white chicken and mixed vegetables on a bed of fine noodles. The sauce was, at first, mildly spicy and what I thought was going to be a disappointment, began to warm. The "fire" did not achieve a level of discomfort, but a unique warmth that pleased the palate enabling the enjoyment of other delights. The finale was a single scoop of Green Tea Ice Cream. If the tea doesn't slow down your meal, the ice cream will. We did take a full two hours to enjoy the flavours of this jewel of Belleville dining. (Or it may have been due to the non use of traditional North American utensils. I for one found that using chop sticks again made the meal extra special.)
Toro Sushi is here to stay and on your visit, you may be left waiting for a table. However, You can enjoy this very pleasurable dining experience with minimal wait time, providing you make evening reservations. Theme: Japanese/SushiPrice: US$31-40 » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averageAddress: 338 Pinnacle StreetPhone: 613-967-6478Directions: Located East of the Village within walking distance of the Theatres, library and downtown shopping. Check Mapquest for directions.
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