lucien

[degustazione]

i'll be in toronto for about a week and was looking into visiting lucien. i am familiar with chef woods work at canoe and habitat but was wondering if anyone has been to his restaurant.

[Nick Soapdish]

I've had scot's food at habitat and lucien and both are top notch. I'd recommend anyone go there. great bunch of guys in the kitchen

ns

[degustazione]

thanks for the heads up going there and to Czehoski while in toronto

[estufarian]

I know I'm in the minority but my experience with Scot Woods has not been that successful (so haven't tried Lucien).

IMO he just doesn't know how to 'compose' a dish. Although the cooking is sound (more than competent) I can never understand why the dish components are put together. Seems to just be a scattering of random foods on the plate with no consideration of how they will blend. Each part is fine - just make no sense (to me) together. And impossible to match with wine.

Czehoski OTOH is a revelation. One of the most exciting places in town. Last time I was there, was served a 'Veal Brain Sloppy Joe' - perfectly cooked with a lovely crunch. But the service is 'not always the best' - go on a slow night.