O & K’s mantra of the night —
“Don’t be deceived. We’ll eat our weight’s worth…and more.”
Forget the set-up, no time to mince words. It’s late & won’t be able to sleep until posted. Remember? Save draft mode doesn’t exist. Must share experience now…and plus, body is still recovering from the onslaught it just received.
So, why didn’t we stop after the 6th dish? Because, we’re gluttonous souls.
3.5 hours, 8 dishes, 4 glasses of vino later… INCROYABLE.
Service? Fantastic. Say hi to Kyle if you go. Ms. Le & Mr. Dey sent you.
Stand-out dishes:
Jamón iberico
(as my Dove chocolate wrapper instructed ‘ignore the price tag’, so we did. oh YES.
proscuitto has nothing on you.)
Pinchos of gamay-poached foie gras with prune plum chutney
(jaws dropped. pause. best EVER. period.)
Smoked kingfish ceviche with a friseé salad
(yes! ceviche-streak is going strong)
Eggplant with queso fresco, honey and tomatillo sauce
(surprise “wow” dish of the night)
Honourable mentions:
Torta of duck breast & anchovy
(first taste & “Oooo, so good” of the night)
Forty-eight hour beef cheek with white pureé & chimchurri
(just slather & let melt)
Braised oxtail tamal with pasilla chile sauce
(10 pts for presentation)
It pains, but easily forgettable:
Chickpea morcilla
(“if this was our least favourite, I can handle it.”)
Until next time:
Pinchos of avocado & wild salmon machaca
Four oysters on the half shell with tomatillo salsa
Cauliflower & chickpea tagine with medjool dates & spanish saffron
Octopus anticucho with lentils & romesco
Clams with chorizo & fresh bay leaves
Quail & porkbelly a la plancha with calabacitas
fyi: all food photo cred goes to O.Dey & his far-superior mobile device.
http://www.cavarestaurant.ca
1560 Yonge Street
416.979.9918