Fodor's Expert Review Aviary
Editor's Note: This location is no longer in operation.
Eschewing many culinary conventions, this visionary Alberta Street eatery serves up innovative dishes that sometimes push boundaries but consistently succeed in flavor and execution. The simple menu of small plates (order two to three per person) is influenced by Asian flavors and uses European cooking techniques, combining unusual ingredients that offer pleasing contrasts in flavor and texture, such as crispy pig ears over mildly sweet coconut rice, and hoisin-glazed beef brisket with a macaroni salad croquette and sour mango powder. The helpful waitstaff is available to guide and explain, easing adventurous eaters outside their comfort zones, where the payoff is big.
Quick Facts
- Vegetarian tasting menu option
- Knowledgeable, helpful service
- Artfully presented food