The evolution of GLOW began with Pickle Barrel's vision to create a unique restaurant that would offer diners healthier food options and Rose Reisman's philosophy of a healthy, balanced lifestyle that includes eating well and reconnecting with friends and family over a relaxed meal. Together, the two collaborated to design Glow's menu. Translating the richness of the earth and expressing the idea of a person's 'healthy glow' became the starting points for the name and were distilled into GLOW.more...See more text
Brunch selections MENU - Glow Fresh Grill & Wine Bar
Stuffed multigrain french toast
stuffed with dates, dried cranberries, pistachios & light cream cheese, served with maple syrup
$13.00
Multigrain cheese crepes
stuffed with ricotta and light cream cheese, topped with fresh berries & served with maple syrup
$11.00
Smoked salmon wrap
with goat cheese, ricotta and light cream cheese, capers & onions, served with a glow salad
$12.00
Homemade gravlax flatbread
cured in-house salmon, with light cream cheese & brie, spinach, shaved red onions & capers
Huevos rancheros
farm fresh eggs baked in a gluten free corn tortilla, topped with monterey jack & aged cheddar cheese, black beans, corn, avocado, plum tomatoes & light sour cream, served with salsa & a glow salad
$14.00
Frittata
with roasted peppers, asparagus, aged cheddar & monterey jack cheese, topped with arugula salad with a lemon vinaigrette & served with multigrain toast
$14.00
Vegetable omelette
with roasted red peppers, sautéed mushrooms, asparagus, caramelized onions & aged white cheddar, served with a glow salad & toasted muesli bread v egg whites only, add 1.50
$13.00
Scrambled eggs
with brie cheese, served with a glow salad & toasted muesli bread
$12.00
Smoked salmon benedict
poached eggs with smoked salmon & lemon dill sauce over a toasted multigrain baguette, served with roasted fingerling potatoes
$14.00
Florentine benedict
poached eggs with spinach, mushrooms, sautéed onions & lemon dill sauce over a toasted multigrain baguette, served with roasted fingerling potatoes
$13.00
Gourmet cheese board
a selection of domestic & imported cheeses, mixed nuts & preserves, serves two
$18.00
EARLY DINE
Starter, choice of
daily soup feature mixed greens salad caesar salad
Entree, choice of
mixed nut crusted basa fillet - topped with lemon zest & crushed mixed nuts, served with roasted potatoes & asparagus, flatbread - chef’s selection using local seasonal ingredients, chicken penne - penne pasta tossed with chicken, wild mushrooms & asparagus in a garlic ail olio, chicken enchilada - chicken combined with black beans, rice, cumin salsa, peppers & onions baked in a gluten-free corn tortilla with aged cheddar & tomato sauce
Dessert
Mini dessert
mini shot glass dessert from our signature collection
Flatbreads
made with 100% whole wheat flour
Mediterranean chicken
with sundried tomatoes, roasted artichokes, olives, pesto & feta cheese
$12.00
Bruschetta
with marinated plum tomatoes, goat cheese & fresh basil
$11.00
Daily flatbread
chef’s selection using local seasonal ingredients
$14.00
Starters
Crab cakes
with spiced tahini sauce
$12.00
Edamame
steamed & seasoned with kosher salt
$6.00
Grilled calamari
topped with tomatoes, olives, roasted garlic & capers over a bed of baby spinach
$13.00
Roasted beet & spinach salad
with caramelized pears, crumbled goat cheese, candied pecans & a maple cider vinaigrette
$16.00
Salads
Glow salad
medley of mixed greens with avocado, teardrop tomatoes, bell peppers, carrots, berries, toasted sunflower seeds & a maple cider vinaigrette
small
$8.00large
$11.00
Caesar salad
crisp romaine hearts with flatbread crisps, roasted garlic, reggiano parmesan cheese & our eggless caesar dressing
napa & romaine lettuce with grilled beef tenderloin, bell peppers, oranges, roasted cashews, sugar snap peas, scallions, bean sprouts & an asian dressing
$18.00
Cobb salad
with tender chicken, napa cabbage, charred corn, avocado, tomatoes, eggs, asparagus, blue cheese & a buttermilk ranch dressing
$18.00
Sides & Add ons
Roasted root vegetables
a seasonal medley
$8.00
Grilled asparagus
with roasted tomatoes & kalamata olives
$8.00
Potato medley
maple sweet potatoes & herbed fingerlings
$7.00
Sauteed exotic mushrooms
a seasonal selection with fresh herbs
$8.00
Glow's Gluten Free
Grilled cheese panini
stuffed with marinated portobello mushroom, roasted peppers, grilled zucchini, arugula, goat cheese & mozzarella, with a light pesto aioli on a grilled gluten free bread, served with a side glow salad
$15.00
Pasta primavera
corn fusilli tossed with a light pesto, grilled chicken, roasted peppers, wild mushrooms & toasted almonds, topped with goat cheese
$18.00
Mediterranean basa fillet
lightly seasoned & baked, topped with fresh tomatoes & mixed olives, served with roasted fingerling potatoes & grilled asparagus
$20.00
Flatbread
all flatbreads listed above can be made on a gluten-free crust
roasted wild mushroom purée with parmesan crostini
fri
black bean with guacamole
sat
caramelized onion with gruyère cheese crostini
sun
navy bean & pesto
Burgers & Sandwiches
5 grain veggie burger
served bunless with spiced tahini sauce & edamame charred corn salad
$14.00
Wagyu beef burger
paradise farms, naturally raised beef burger on a kaiser with chopped lettuce, horseradish mayo & homemade ketchup, served with a side caesar salad and bbq chips
$20.00
Gourmet turkey burger
topped with dried fruit chutney, served bunless with maple sweet potato wedges & grilled asparagus
$16.00
Steak sandwich
grilled angus striploin with jalapeño jack, grilled onions & chimichurri mayo on a toasted brioche kaiser, served with a side caesar salad
$17.00
Lobster grilled cheese
potato scallion bread stuffed with lobster meat, spinach, brie, fontina & guacamole, served with a side glow salad
$16.00
Chicken burrito
with rice, black beans, corn, sautéed peppers & onions, spinach, monterey jack in a spinach tortilla, served with light sour cream & a side glow salad
$15.00
Entrees
Daily omelette
served with side glow salad & multigrain toast v (monday - friday)
$15.00
Fish tacos
soft corn tortillas with panko crusted basa fillet, guacamole, charred corn & mango salsa, garnished with light chipotle sour cream
$15.00
Lemon chicken kebobs
served with roasted yukon golds, sautéed mixed peppers, caramelized onions & tzatziki sauce
$18.00
Teriyaki salmon
served with a sweet potato salad with asparagus, wild mushrooms & sweet peppers
$25.00
10oz grilled striploin
44 day aged certified alberta black angus beef, topped with charred corn tomato relish, served with roasted fingerling potatoes & natural j
$30.00
Pastas & stir frys
Shrimp linguine
whole wheat linguine tossed with tiger shrimp, sliced garlic, fresh basil & mixed olives in a rustic tomato sauce
$19.00
Lobster mac & cheese
tender pieces of atlantic lobster baked with aged cheddar & gruyère cheese, served with a glow salad (no cream or butter!)
$18.00
Stir fry
beef tenderloin with stir-fried vegetables & baby bok choy in a homemade hoisin-soy sauce, served over aztec rice
$19.00
Thai seafood bowl
tiger shrimp & calamari simmered in a red thai curry sauce with plum tomatoes & red onions, tossed with flat rice noodles (medium spicy, contains nuts)
$20.00
Desserts
Mini indulgences
individual dessert shooters
$3.00
Biscotti plate
(serves two) an assortment of Rose’s homemade biscotti served with fresh seasonal fruit (contains nuts)
$9.00
Seasonal warm fruit crumble
topped with honey yogurt drizzle & fresh berries
$6.00
Mini desserts to go
our signature individual dessert shooters are available to go. 12 assorted flavours come in a convenient pre-pack for grab & go. it’s the perfect hostess gift or party treat! (please allow 24 hours for special orders)
$30.00 (dozen)
Brunch Selections MENU - Glow Fresh Grill & Wine Bar
Stuffed multigrain french toast
stuffed with dates, dried cranberries, pistachios & light cream cheese, served with maple syrup
$13.00
Multigrain cheese crepes
stuffed with ricotta and light cream cheese, topped with fresh berries & served with maple syrup
$11.00
Smoked salmon wrap
with goat cheese, ricotta and light cream cheese, capers & onions, served with a glow salad
$12.00
Homemade gravlax flatbread
cured in-house salmon, with light cream cheese & brie, spinach, shaved red onions & capers
$13.00
Huevos rancheros
farm fresh eggs baked in a gluten free corn tortilla, topped with monterey jack & aged cheddar cheese, black beans, corn, avocado, plum tomatoes & light sour cream, served with salsa & a glow salad
$14.00
Frittata
with roasted peppers, asparagus, aged cheddar & monterey jack cheese, topped with arugula salad with a lemon vinaigrette & served with multigrain toast
$14.00
Vegetable omelette
with roasted red peppers, sautéed mushrooms, asparagus, caramelized onions & aged white cheddar, served with a glow salad & toasted muesli bread v egg whites only, add 1.50
$13.00
Scrambled eggs
with brie cheese, served with a glow salad & toasted muesli bread
$12.00
Smoked salmon benedict
poached eggs with smoked salmon & lemon dill sauce over a toasted multigrain baguette, served with roasted fingerling potatoes
$14.00
Florentine benedict
poached eggs with spinach, mushrooms, sautéed onions & lemon dill sauce over a toasted multigrain baguette, served with roasted fingerling potatoes
$13.00
Gourmet cheese board
a selection of domestic & imported cheeses, mixed nuts & preserves, serves two
$18.00
EARLY DINE
Starter, choice of
daily soup feature, mixed greens salad, caesar salad
Entree, choice of
mixed nut crusted basa fillet - topped with lemon zest & crushed mixed nuts, served with roasted potatoes & asparagus, flatbread - chef’s selection using local seasonal ingredients, chicken penne - penne pasta tossed with chicken, wild mushrooms & asparagus in a garlic ail olio, chicken enchilada - chicken combined with black beans, rice, cumin salsa, peppers & onions baked in a gluten-free corn tortilla with aged cheddar & tomato sauce
Dessert
Mini dessert
mini shot glass dessert from our signature collection
Flatbreads
made with 100% whole wheat flour
Mediterranean chicken
with sundried tomatoes, roasted artichokes, olives, pesto & feta cheese
$12.00
Bruschetta
with marinated plum tomatoes, goat cheese & fresh basil
$11.00
Daily flatbread
chef’s selection using local seasonal ingredients
$14.00
Mozzarella Bar
handmade Italian Mozzarella di Bufala Compana, served on grilled ciabatta crostini & accompanied by
Tomato medley
with olives & light basil pesto
$13.00
Niagara naturally raised prosciutto
with roasted peppers & balsamic glaze
$16.00
Roasted wild mushrooms
with roasted garlic
$14.00
Starters
Crab cakes
with spiced tahini sauce
$12.00
Satay platter
skewers of grilled shrimp & calamari, sirloin beef kebobs & chicken satays, accompanied by a pairing of dipping sauces
$16.00
Edamame
steamed & seasoned with kosher salt
$6.00
Glow salad
medley of mixed greens with avocado, teardrop tomatoes, bell peppers, carrots, berries, toasted sunflower seeds & a maple cider vinaigrette
$8.00
Caesar salad
crisp romaine hearts with flatbread crisps, roasted garlic, reggiano parmesan cheese & our eggless caesar dressing
$8.00
Lobster mac & cheese
tender pieces of atlantic lobster baked with aged cheddar & gruyère cheese (no cream or butter!)
$14.00
Grilled calamari
topped with tomatoes, olives, roasted garlic & capers over a bed of baby spinach
$13.00
Roasted beet & spinach salad
with caramelized pears, crumbled goat cheese, candied pecans & a maple cider vinaigrette
$16.00
Charcuterie board
(serves two) a selection of meats with parmesan wedge served with homemade preserves (all meats are certified organic, nitrate free & selected lean)
$19.00
Salads
Thai beef salad
napa & romaine lettuce with grilled beef tenderloin, bell peppers, oranges, roasted cashews, sugar snap peas, scallions, bean sprouts & an asian dressing
$18.00
Chicken caesar salad
crisp romaine hearts with flatbread crisps, roasted garlic, reggiano parmesan cheese & our eggless caesar dressing, topped with tender chicken breast
$17.00
Cobb salad
with tender chicken, napa cabbage, charred corn, avocado, tomatoes, eggs, asparagus, blue cheese & a buttermilk ranch dressing
$18.00
Sides & add ons
Roasted root vegetables
a seasonal medley
$8.00
Grilled asparagus
with roasted tomatoes & kalamata olives
$8.00
Potato medley
maple sweet potatoes & herbed fingerlings
$7.00
Sauteed exotic mushrooms
a seasonal selection with fresh herbs
$8.00
Soup Calendar
daily fresh made feature soups 7
mon
silky sweet potato, topped with crab
tue
sweet carrot & ginger purée topped with minted pea
wed
lemongrass chicken chowder
thu
roasted wild mushroom purée with parmesan crostini
fri
black bean with guacamole
sat
caramelized onion with gruyère cheese crostini
sun
navy bean & pesto
Entrees
Asian black cod
steamed with black bean sauce, served with asian vegetable stir-fry & aztec rice
$31.00
Teriyaki salmon
served with a sweet potato salad with asparagus, wild mushrooms & sweet peppers
$26.00
Chicken supreme
oven roasted, stuffed with asian pesto, served with steamed jasmine rice, sautéed sweet peppers, scallions, sugar snap peas & cashew coconut sauce
$24.00
10oz grilled striploin
44 day aged certified alberta black angus beef, topped with charred corn tomato relish, served with roasted fingerling potatoes & natural jus
$31.00
Surf & turf
pan seared beef tenderloin & baked rock lobster tail with sautéed spinach, buttermilk mash & natural
$35.00
Roasted frenched veal chop
served with soft polenta, sautéed swiss chard & puttanesca sauce (suggested medium)
$29.00
Burgers
Wagyu beef burger
paradise farms, naturally raised beef burger on a kaiser with chopped lettuce, horseradish mayo & homemade ketchup, served with a side caesar salad and bbq chips
$22.00
Gourmet turkey burger
topped with dried fruit chutney, served bunless with maple sweet potato wedges & grilled asparagus
$17.00
Pastas & stir frys
Shrimp linguine
whole wheat linguine tossed with tiger shrimp, sliced garlic, fresh basil & mixed olives in a rustic tomato sauce
$19.00
Stir fry
beef tenderloin with stir-fried vegetables & baby bok choy in a homemade hoisin-soy sauce, served over aztec rice
$19.00
Thai seafood bowl
tiger shrimp & calamari simmered in a red thai curry sauce with plum tomatoes & red onions, tossed with flat rice noodles (medium spicy, contains nuts)
$20.00
Glow's gluten free
Mediterranean basa fillet
lightly seasoned & baked, topped with fresh tomatoes & mixed olives, served with roasted fingerling potatoes & grilled asparagus
$20.00
Pasta primavera
corn fusilli tossed with a light pesto, grilled chicken, roasted peppers, wild mushrooms & toasted almonds, topped with goat cheese
$18.00
Flatbread
all flatbreads listed above can be made on a gluten-free crust
Desserts
Mini indulgences
individual dessert shooters
$3.00
Biscotti plate
serves two) an assortment of Rose’s homemade biscotti served with fresh seasonal fruit (contains nuts)
$9.00
Seasonal warm fruit crumble
topped with honey yogurt drizzle & fresh berries
$6.00
Mini desserts to go
our signature individual dessert shooters are available to go. 12 assorted flavours come in a convenient pre-pack for grab & go. it’s the perfect hostess gift or party treat! (please allow 24 hours for special orders)
$30.00 (dozen)
Early Dine MENU - Glow Fresh Grill & Wine Bar
all inclusive dinner for $15 Monday thru Friday - 4:30 to 6:00 pm
Starter, choice of
daily soup feature, mixed green salad, or caesar salad
Entree, choice of
Chicken paillard - grilled chicken breast with roasted fingerling potatoes, saut*ed spinach & finished with a caper vinaigrette, penne - penne pasta tossed with a hearty bolognese sauce, fresh basil & shaved parmesan, PEI mussels - steamed with white wine, tomato, red onion & garden peas, served with garlic toast
Dessert
mini dessert shot from our signature collection
Daily bar features MENU - Glow Fresh Grill & Wine Bar
mon
half price wine
tues
cocktails/martinis
$6.00
wed
pitcher sangria
$14.00
thu
bottle and draft beer
$5.00
sun
flights, 2oz tasting of any 3 red or white wines by the glass
$10.00
Beer
DRAUGHT
Sleeman light
exceptionally smooth body with hints of fresh citrus in the finish
$7.25
Okanagan spring pale ale
a classic beer that is copper-colored, well balanced and exceptionally smooth to drink
$7.25
Sapporo
crisp, refreshing taste that can be enjoyed by itself or as the perfect compliment to any meal
$7.25
Steam whistle pilsner
golden, refreshing brew with a distinctive hop aroma, tasty malt flavour, and a clean, crisp finish
$7.25
Stella artois
full-flavoured yet exceptionally thirst-quenching beer with a wonderful hop aroma
$8.25
Beer
BY THE BOTTLE
Heineken
$6.50
corona
$6.50
Pilsner urquell
$6.50
Smithwick’s
$6.50
Paulaner hefe-weissbier
$7.00
Cocktails - The sweet and the sour
1.5 OZ, our cocktail philosophy: just like our food, our cocktail philosophy is about using fresh ingredients. the warm summer heat can only be cooled with a refreshing cocktail. our cocktails are designed to please your palette. they are light to medium bodied and full of refreshing fruit and herbs. finishing with a citrus cleanse and bitter tingles, we know you’ll only want more
Mojito
bacardi rum, muddled lime, brown sugar, fresh mint leaves, lemongrass-mint simple syrup, fresh lime juice, soda make it a raspberry mojito with the addition of fresh muddled raspberries
small batch bourbon, chamomile simple syrup, fresh peach juice, mint, house made bitters
$11.00
Exclusive RED
Cabernet
2008 cabernet sauvignon “innisfree”, sauvignon joseph phelps, napa valley califorina
$100.00
Pinot Noir
2007 pinot noir schug, los carneros california
$110.00
Barolo
2005 barolo brovia, piedmont italy
$120.00
Merlot/ Cab Sauv/ Malbec
2007 clos de betz, betz family, columbia valley washington
$130.00
Brunello di montalcino
2005 brunello di montalcino talenti, 135 montalcino tuscany italy
$135.00
Brunello di montalcino
2004 brunello di montalcino riserva, poggio san polo, tuscany italy
$145.00
Cabernet/ Sauvignon
2008 von strasser winery, napa valley california
$150.00
Barbaresco
2006 la spinetta bordini, neive barbaresco piedmont italy
$160.00
Cabernet/ Sauvignon
2007 veraison cabernet sauvignon krupp brothers, napa valley california
$160.00
Shiraz
2005 basket press shiraz, rockford estates, barossa valley australia
$160.00
Brunello di montalcino
2004 brunello di montalcino, del bosco, tuscany italy
$165.00
Chambertin
2007 gevrey-chambertin 1er cru bel air, domaine taupenot-merme, burgundy france
$170.00
Amarone
2001 amarone “bosan” casa vinicola g. cesari, veneto italy
$175.00
Cabernet/ cinsault
2002 chateau musar, bekaa valley lebanon
$180.00
Pommard
2006 pommard 1er cru, comte armand, burgundy france
$185.00
Cabernet/ Sangiovese
2006 tignanello antinori, IGT tuscany italy
$195.00
Chateauneuf -du-pape
2006 châteauneuf-du-pape,château de beaucastel, rhone valley france
$220.00
Brunello di montalcino
2004 brunello riserva, biondi santi villa poggio salvi di montalcino, tuscany italy
$230.00
Cabernet sauvignon
2004 silveroak, napa valley california
$270.00
Pomerol
2006 pomerol chateau le gay, bordeaux france
$280.00
Dessert Wine
Vidal
2006 colio estate late harvest, niagara canada - 375 ml
$8.00
$42.00
Noble blend
2006 lillypilly NSW australia - 375 ml
$9.00
$46.00
Sauternes
2005 chateau suau, bordeaux france - 375 ml
$10.00
$49.00
Vidal
2007 jackson triggs “ proprietors’ reserve” icewine, niagara canada - 375 ml
$82.00
Cabernet/ syrah
2008 stratus “red” icewine, niagara canada - 375 ml
$95.00
Port
LBV port
fonseca “bin 27” reserve port douro portugal - 750 ml
$6.00
Tawny port
warres “otima” 10 year old douro portugal - 500 ml
$7.50
$49.00
Vintage port
1989 cruz, vintage port douro portugal - 750 ml
$90.00
Tawny port
taylor fladgate 20 year old douro portugal - 750 ml
$13.00
$135.00
South America
NEW WORLD RED
Merlot
2010 echeverria, central valley chile
$38.00
Pinot noir
2010 bodega humberto canale, patagonia argentina
$45.00
Carmenere
2009 “reserva” vinedos terranoble, maule valley chile
$47.00
Cabernet sauvignon
2010 vina calina reserva, maule valley chile
$54.00
malbec
2005 bodega y cavas de weinert, mendoza argentina
$56.00
Cabernet/ malbec
2009 “amauta red” bodegas el porvenir, cafayate valley argentina
$70.00
Glow Summer 2012 Daily Bar Features MENU - Glow Fresh Grill & Wine Bar
mon
half price wine
tues
cocktails/martinis
$6.00
wed
pitcher sangria
$14.00
thu
bottle and draft beer
$5.00
sun
flights, 2oz tasting of any 3 red or white wines by the glass
$10.00
First course MENU - Glow Fresh Grill & Wine Bar
Bruschetta flatbread
with marinated plum tomatoes, goat cheese and fresh basil
Mozzarella bar
wild mushrooms and roasted garlic served on top of buffalo mozzarella and grilled ciabatta
Satays
skewers of grilled chicken satays, accompanied by a pairing of dipping sauces
Second course
Soup
caramelized onion with gruyère cheese crostini
Or - Glow salad
mixed greens with avocado, teardrop tomatoes , bell peppers, carrots, sunflower seeds and mixed berries
Or - Caesar salad
crisp romaine hearts with roasted garlic, flatbread crisps and reggiano parmesan
Third course
Pasta primavera
corn fusilli tossed with a light pesto, grilled chicken, roasted peppers, wild mushrooms and toasted almonds, topped with goat cheese
Or - teriyaki salmon fillet
baked with hoisin glaze, served with edamame and charred corn salad
Or - Chicken supreme
oven roasted and stuffed with king oyster mushrooms, spinach and feta, served with roasted fingerling potatoes and seasonal vegetables
Or- 10 oz striploin
grilled served with seasonal vegetables and roasted fingerling potatoes
First course MENU - Glow Fresh Grill & Wine Bar
Vegetable omelette
with roasted red peppers, sautéed mushrooms, asparagus, caramelized onions and aged white cheddar served with a glow salad and toasted muesli bread
Or - Smoked salmon wrap
with goat cheese, ricotta, light cream cheese, capers and onions served with a glow salad
Or - Florentine benedict
poached eggs with spinach, mushrooms, sautéed onions and lemon dill sauce over a toasted multigrain baguette, served with roasted fingerling potatoes
Or - Multigrain cheese crepes
stuffed with ricotta and light cream cheese, topped with fresh berries and served with maple syrup
Second Course
selection of our signature glow mini desserts glow fresh grill and wine bar
First course MENU - Glow Fresh Grill & Wine Bar
Bruschetta flatbread
with marinated plum tomatoes, goat cheese and fresh basil
Mozzarella bar
wild mushrooms and roasted garlic served on top of buffalo mozzarella and grilled ciabatta
Satays
skewers of grilled chicken satays, accompanied by a pairing of dipping sauces
Second course
Soup
caramelized onion with gruyère cheese crostini
Or- Glow salad
mixed greens with avocado, teardrop tomatoes , bell peppers, carrots, sunflower seeds and mixed berries
Or - Caesar salad
crisp romaine hearts with roasted garlic, flatbread crisps and reggiano parmesan
Third course
Pasta primavera
corn fusilli tossed with a light pesto, grilled chicken, roasted peppers, wild mushrooms and toasted almonds, topped with goat cheese
Or - Teriyaki salmon fillet
baked with hoisin glaze, served with edamame and charred corn salad
Or - Chicken supreme
oven roasted and stuffed with king oyster mushrooms, spinach and feta, served with roasted fingerling potatoes and seasonal vegetables
Or - 10 oz striploin
grilled served with seasonal vegetables and roasted fingerling potatoes
Glow fresh grill and wine bar
Lunch MENU - Glow Fresh Grill & Wine Bar
$15
Choice of starter
Mixed green salad- tender mixed greens, grape tomatoes, mixed peppers, carrots and maple cider vinaigrette, roasted cauliflower soup - with curried leeks
Choice of entree
Pulled chicken tacos - slow roasted chipotle rubbed chicken, crispy lettuce, sautéed peppers and onions, fresh avocado and house made pico de gallo in a soft corn tortilla, Turkey chili - tender turkey with onions, peppers and white kidney beans with aged cheddar and sour cream. served with whole wheat tortillas, Ginger scallion basa fillet - steamed and served with coconut jasmine, rice and baby bok choy and signature sweet soy drizzle
I took my girlfriend here for the first time and neither of us knew what to expect. She was really excited to go out and I wasn't sure if this restaurant was the greatest. When we got in, it was a shock to both of us that a restaurant could look this good! Our server was great and really tried to make us feel welcome, my girlfriend and I enjoyed this a lot. The food was great, we shared a lamb shank so that we had room for dessert, which turned out to be the fruit plate. The food came quickly and even though I did not book a reservation, it wasn't a long wait to get a table. I had a wonderful time with my girlfriend and hope to go back soon!
I heard so much hype from people prior to going here. I work just down the street & decided to try it out on a Thursday evening. I really like the atmosphere with all the lights & enjoyed the lay out as well. This restaurant boasts on their healthy yet tasty menu options. I had grilled calamari which was really good & for my main coarse I had their "bunless Burger". I was expecting much more more for 21.00. It was basically a small beef patty with a little green on the side. I mean I could went down the street to the fast food joint & got a better deal. Our server was really nice, but a little too chatty for my liking. Don't get me, I don't mind a little small talk here & there, but she just kept talking about how she was from out east & how different life's here in the big city. That had an affect on the overall service because she was more interested in shooting the breeze than doing her job. Overall I would skip this place for a serious meal. It's ok for apps & drinks but their food is just not worth it.
Friday night, no reservation, but seated promptly at 7:00 as we walked in the door. Crab cakes were fine, mushroom salad ok, but the most outstanding part of the meal was the special. Ahi tuna done sushi rare, and pan seared scallops on a bed of tomato, olives and white bean ragu. Very good. Waiter friendly and informative.
I probably should have written this sooner after visiting there. My memory is a tad foggy, so i'll keep my comments very general.
The restaurant was very busy on the Friday night we went (Month ago). I got the impression it was always like this, especially on weekends. We didn't make a reservation, so we had wine at the bar (They had wine menus).
Shortly thereafter we were seated at a table close to the patio doors.
It's a very nice restaurant. Loved the changing ceiling light colours. Gave the place a warm feeling. It was chilly that night, and people were still on the patio under the heating lamps.
Appetizers came in good time. Entrees came in good time. The desserts came in a selection of mousses and cakes with cream, etc.. They were in glasses slightly bigger than shot glasses.
We chose two, and they were very nice. Maybe a tad pricey for the size of the dessert.
Service was excellent and attentive. Our server was very helpful and quite funny.
Will definitely go back and sit on the patio. Perhaps when summer rolls around.
