Nondoctor

"probably the night when JW and the more 'strict' managers aren't there. " Who is JW?

There has been another staff change, Mike has moved from JOV to take over the stoves at Niagara Street Cafe with Anton. I had dinner there last week at it was very, very good. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

The Karl Lawerence comes in through Barrel Select (416.984.9463) ask for Daun The Nine Popes from B&W wines (416.629.9193) ask for Jeremy Unfortunately April has now left Ki and moved back to Ruth's Chris.

"Have a 6L of '88 Bouscasse VV in the cellar, what are you doing tomorrow?" Well... my friend is in town from the UK...

And the 1999 is drinking right now... I had it on BTG for a couple of weeks last month. Great stuff at a delicious price point.

The Whalehaven is superb!

"overripe new world wine that tasted only loosely of Tannat." I would disgaree here, hence my purchase. It has a gutsy, slobbery, dirty fruit focus with a strict tannic core that grabbed me by the balls.... New world? Meh. A little bit of that. But that's what Randall G. is reaching for with this dabbling, non? I love the inherent (and almost forced) fruit intensity myself. And I'm slowly drinking all of it. I have 4 bottles left from my private order of 48.

"Note to compiler of wine list - Tannat has two 'n's not one." Perhaps you had consumed a little too much "heart of Darkness" that evening?* My wine list has always spelled tannat with two 'n's Glad you enjoyed it though... I private ordered around 6 cases and believe that we are the only establishment offering it in Ontario.

My friends from Toronto are looking for a "funky" interesting place to go for lunch in Paris next week. One is a Cook, the other one of my Wine Stewards. Any suggestions?

"Isn't her experience at a steakhouse? Not sure how transferable that experience will be.Any reason for the "one of the best in the city" when it comes to matching foods (other than steak) with wine?" April's wine talents transcend anything that a "Steak House" (sic) could challenge her with. She is "one of the best in the city" as she has a consistently superb and trusted palate, a splendid and dextrous demeanour... ...and a killer smile... ...is that good enough for you? Trust me, I know.

Yes... it's our wonderful AGCO at work again.

"Eigensinn Farm (hands down best restaurant in Canada and Canada's only world-class food)." The former part of your argument I feel has much merit. The latter part of that argument is one of the most clumsy postings I have ever witnessed on this board.

Terroni's back patio is heavenly. Good suggestion.

Excellent news!

Yes, the review smarted a bit when we read it this morning... but I feel she had legitimate comments re: service.

Seriously. I signed the lease and then discovered that the small old factory building I rented the apartment in used to be a Chinese "mom-and-pop" plastics moulding facility specialising in "adult novelties". I kid you not.

As I live in an old dildo factory just around the corner from them... I was very upset to see that Splendido has had to close due to flood damage. I believe that a burst water main was to blame. Such a pity just before the Film Festival. I hope that Carlo and David get things cleared up so they can open soon... although the damage looked pretty damn extensive. Anyone else have any news on what happened?

The Restaurant opened last Thursday the 18th.

I know that the new Sommelier is one that I consider to be one of the best in the city... and she's a lovely lady to boot!

You are more than welcome!

I'm glad that someone picked up on my tongue-in-cheek tone... Just thought you might be interested, that's all... seeing as 3 e-gulleters who work in the industry had requested I post something here as they wondered what was going on. "(its not like he's promising coupons to us or anything...)" Hahahahaha!

Look I am a chef in this city as well and the more fine restaurants the better for the culinary scene in this city. As I stated, I hope that this was not true, I certainly never salivated over the restaurants demise.having said that since who you are talking to are people who have dined at your restaurant and potential future guests the attitude that you have displayed will assure the restaurants demise. Perhaps if you were a little less condescending buisness would be better ?. Nothing like serious attitude with a fine meal. ← I think Thuet is a chef our city should be proud to have. As for the closure of his most recent venture... as far as I can tell they have simply closed for a 2 week break.

I'm guessing they want to go for a "soft opening" of sorts? I seem to remember that Msr. Kennedy did the same when the JK Wine Bar opened.

I heard from a friend who works down there.

... but then what do I know? I don't get out much anymore...