Reconnecting at the Pickle Barrel
By Anita V. Robeson • Dec 16th, 2007 • Category: City Guides, Date Ideas, Lead Story, Toronto Guide
Yesterday afternoon I met an old friend, whom I haven’t seen in 15 years, for a late lunch at the Pickle Barrel.
I spent far too much money, but don’t begrudge it, as the entire experience was top notch. Of course, it might have been a tad cheaper had I not consumed several eight-ounce glasses of house wine, at $9 a pop. However, libations were necessary, since we had a lot of reminiscing to do.
Deciding what to order was no easy feat. The menu’s huge and the food photography impressive! After much pondering (our attentive server checked on us about six times before we were ready), we finally settled on the Bruschetta with Feta Starter, followed by their Famous Deli Sandwich ($8.99, plus an extra buck to make it big!) served with French Fries and coleslaw, for my friend, and the Mushroom and Swiss Burger ($8.99) topped with grilled onions, with sides of Fries and Citrus and Mixed Nut Couscous, for me. The portions were generous, elegantly presented, and flavourful.
On our way out, we moseyed up to the cosy bar for yet another glass of wine and soon gave in to temptation. Within minutes we’d inhaled the Chocolate Molten Lava Cake and Super Caramel Crunch Torte, which promptly moved from our lips to our hips. But, hey, sometimes resistance is futile!
The Pickle Barrel’s been in business for 30 years. They’re obviously doing something right!
For a list of locations and a full menu, click here.
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