Poutine @Costco (Canada) review

Costco's Poutine $4.39 + tax

Coldness is the season of being fat... It forces us to make unwise choices... But what can we do? We need to stay warm and we need comfort food like Poutine to help us...

I made my unwise choice at Costco earlier last week... I ordered Poutine... After all... I AM Canadian... And when people think of Canada, winter and food...? Poutine comes to mind...

However. As unwise as it may seem.. It was surely a delicious one =9 

receipt... I didn't get the Ice Cream... I just got my share of the hot dog though :P

Impressions

• Lots of cheese curds
• Freshly crispy fries
• Gravy was a little too thick

Costco is one of the best places to eat at after a long shop at their warehouse... The food items are extremely affordable and they are very tasty.

Their Poutine was no different. The Poutine was freshly made, the fries were crispy on the outside and soft and creamy on the inside. The cheese curds were a perfect consistency, some where melted so that when you pulled out a fry the cheese would stretch, the cheese curds were also very chewy. I was slightly disappointed with the gravy as 1. Too thick and 2. There wasn't much taste to it...

It would be a really good Poutine if they "fixed" their gravy.

I will be getting this again... Hopefully not too soon though ;)

Score: 9.5/10

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Swiss Chalet Rotisserie & Grill Restaurant review

It has been quite a while since I have been to Swiss Chalet. (I think the last time I was there, I was only a toddler), but Swiss Chalet has changed, they have improved themselves I was quite impressed by how good their quality and quantity has become. Prices are also extremely reasonable.

These were a few things I ordered.

Spicy Chipotle Chicken Linguine

Spicy Chipotle Chicken Linguine:

red onions, roasted button mushrooms, red peppers, spinach and chipotle pesto with roasted garlic cream sauce... is going to be delicious. But when it's made with our freshRotisserie Chicken, tossed with Linguine, and topped with Parmesan cheese, it's a 100% sure-fire winner. Oh, and did we mention the warm garlic toast

The Spicy Chipotle Chicken Linguine was the dish that surprised me the most. The Chipotle gave the pasta a beautiful Indian taste. It is something I have never tried any where else. It was also very filling... I only managed to eat 1/3 of this pasta in the restaurant and I was already so full. I know the plate makes it look like there isn't a lot... but trust me... there is A LOT.

Quarter Chicken & 1/3 Rack BBQ Ribs

Quarter Chicken & 1/3 Rack BBQ Ribs:

For those who just can’t choose between Swiss Chalet’s most famous entrées, opt for the mouth-watering combo of a Quarter of our famous Rotisserie Chicken and a 1/3 Rack of smoky BBQ Ribs all on one tasty plate. Served with coleslaw, home-style white or multigrain roll as well as your choice of side, you'll be glad you didn't choose one or the other!

available sides for entrees

I was quite impressed by their Quarter Chicken & 1/3 Rack BBQ Ribs and it is a good choice to choose this: 1. you get to taste their famous Chicken and 2. you can have more variety of food on your plate. There is definitely a reason why their chicken is "famous", the taste is mild but when you combine with their famous Swiss Chalet Sauce, it is very tasty.  However, I found the chicken to be slightly dry.

I found the ribs quite challenging to cut up though. The bbq sauce was nice.

The was impressed by the portions. I was very full (and even had left overs).

famous Swiss Chalet Sauce

Their famous Swiss Chalet Sauce tastes really nice too. I can't say I have fallen in love with it but it is definitely unique. It tastes like gravy mixed with some cinnamon and other kinds of herbs. I would actually choose their "regular gravy" over their Swiss Chalet Sauce though.

menu: https://www.swisschalet.com/menu/ribs

Gabby's Bar and Grill review

half price wings available every Monday and Wednesday

Gabby's is located on Bloor near Avenue road, it seem to be one of more affordable places (for a simple casual dinner). The restaurant is a bar/diner type of restaurant.

Due to the extremities, I will split this review into 3 parts: food, drinks and service. Read on and you will know what I mean:

Food:

Food was good quality given the price, I was quite satisfied with the tenderness and smoothness of the fried Halibut. The wings were average, we were fortunate to go there on Monday and make use of their half price wings. The portions were quite filling. We couldn't even finish the fries.

Halibut Fish and Chips

Drinks:
I ordered Cranberry juice, something you can't go wrong with because it is one of the MOST common drinks, I don't know WHAT type of cranberry did they use (or if it is even cranberry juice), it tasted like cranberry syrup (the artificial concentrated kind)

Service:

Service was TERRIBLE! I thought our waiter was friendly at first, but after asking several times and dealing with the server, I was absolutely disappointed. It was alright he kept forgetting our orders, his attitude was terrible, he made it seem like we were giving him so much trouble when all we wanted was some food and drinks (which were placed during our initial order). When we got the bill, it was approximately $30 (which is quite a deal), we didn't have change so we put in $40. When he picked up our money and bill, he had the guts to ask if we wanted any change....(?!?!?!), we were just speechless.

I am reconsidering whether I will return to Gabby's... the food (and perhaps price) seems to be the only thing that is worth going back for.


website: http://www.gabbys.ca

High Park Restaurant review

Grenadier Cafe, this is the only restaurant in High Park, so you can't go to a wrong one if you wanted to visit this place.

I was surprised at the prices (really cheap) despite it being in High Park. There is nothing fancy to the food, but the portions are big and they taste really good. I ordered toast and eggs, which came with fries, it was more than enough to fill my stomach!

The environment of the restaurant is casual, like a cafeteria (canteen), you can either choose to eat outside or inside, since we were so hot, my friend and I decided it was better to stay indoors. There is a big tree which stretches from the cashier to the mid part of the restaurant which reminds me of the Rainforest Cafe (located in Yorkdale Shopping Centre).

This restaurant is a good place to relax and chill in after a long day of exploring in High Park.