farmhouse tavern

posted in restaurant reviews , toronto and gta by maryshappybelly website:  http://farmhousehospitality.tumblr.com/ twitter handle : https://twitter.com/farmhousetavern address:   1627 dupont st., toronto on when i visited : april 2015, 6 people rating:  3, $$ the restaurant houses both the farmhousetavernand the daughter , two restaurants in one as they have separate menus and rooms. thankfully the restaurant took reservations for brunch. with a young baby, i don’t have time to wait in line for hours. my friends and i were seated in a beautiful private room with a large window and a high wooden table. one thing that captured me instantly as i stepped in the restaurant was the sense of warmth and welcoming atmosphere. i noticed many of the unique antique pieces of furniture and accents throughout the restaurant. even the high chair that my daughter sat in looked like it came from the pioneer days. farmhousetavernwall decor the restaurant did not have a paper menu with the brunch menu written on the blackboard. thankfully, our waitress explained each dish in detail. brunch menu at farmhousetaverni started out with a extra spicy smoked caesar with a smoked oyster. it was a really good, and nice way to start the morning.  my husband and i ordered the barnyard burger ($19), the eggs in a nest ($12), and the eggs benny with gravlax ($14).  on the positive note, the presentation of each dish was beautiful, and my husband’s   barnyard burger was amazing! it was juicy and the duck egg was cooked perfectly. without the addition of the foie gras, it was rich and satisfying. barnyard burger my daughter had the eggs in the nest which is a poached egg over a roasted squash with a side of greens. my daughter is allergic to e

the restaurant houses both the farmhousetavernand the daughter, two restaurants in one as they have separate menus and rooms. two things that captured me about this restaurant is that they took reservations for brunch and had an awesome decor. my friends and i were luckily seated in a beautiful private room with a large window and a high wooden table.

i went to g he farmhousetavernon a special lentil tour #fundelentil and chef tom made a special menu item of a lentil hash and poached egg and fiddleheads. this was my breakfast and it was fabulous. go there and order it in june and you can vote for this dish on fundelentil.ca

0 by marc smith on 16 april, 2015 where to eat/drink share this post are you craving a delicately poached egg sitting atop a layer of crispy bacon and a toasted english muffin all covered with creamy hollandaise sauce? it must be getting close to the weekend and you my friend are entering the early stages of brunch withdrawal. don’t worry the cure is only a day or two away and farmhousetavernis there to satisfy all your brunch cravings. a self described rural ontario farmhouse in the big city serving hospitality, craft brews and down home country cooking. sounds like the perfect place to saddle up to for a lazy brunch with friends and a caesar. farmhousetaverna staple of the toronto brunch circuit farmhousetavernis located just outside the up and coming neighbourhood called the junction at 1627 dupont street just north of bloor and south of st clair. you know you are there when you spot the steer skull and horns over the door. i did tell you it was “country” right?

magnum experience. i visited farmhousetavernthe other day for the first time having just looked up "farm to table" restaurants. i was absolutely blown away by the experience. the atmosphere keeps things casual with mismatched dishes, glassware, silverware and furnishings - it's sort of like eating at your crazy aunts house but with less fear of salmonella and there's no need for an 'emergency' text to get you out.
we started with beau's pints and the charcuterie board which was delicious (three different kinds of mustard ?!? oh you fancy, huh?). then i had the burger and fries and my beloved had the pork chop, or some other swine related dish (it's all a bit of a blur, did it even happen?). as soon as i took my first bite, my mouth was roundhouse kicked into the next decade with 10.1 digital surround sound steel-toed flavour - i basically lost all feeling in my right side (wait, maybe i was just having a stroke?). the service was knowledgeable, friendly, and patient (we took forever to finish our drinks). our time on the farm was everything you want in a dining experience. not to mention a bank error in our favour somehow landed us a magnum bottle of wine for under 60$. so yeah, i guess it was awesome... or whatever.

nash had the eggs benedict with gravlax and kale. gravlax sounds like it could be a gross laxative, but it’s actually a nordic cured salmon. the hollandaise sauce was seriously to die for. it was the perfect texture and flavour.

to wash it all down we had their farmhouse smoked caesar which was topped with an oyster and asparagus. it had a unique flavour from caper berries. their glasses informed us of different canadian cities and i almost considered taking the fredericton mug for my best friend.

if you’re ever in the mood to go on an indulgent brunch, farmhousetavernis seriously the place to be!

farmhousetavernis not your typical brunch spot with a set menu that runs year-long offering legacy brunch items such as scrambled eggs with sausage. this hipster-style spot located in the junction triangle defies all traditional rules, with a simple farm-to-fork philosophy, exploring with versatile ingredients and offering innovative weekly brunch items.

with a rustic decor, farm-style, old country music playing in the background, farmhousetavernstaff greets us the moment we arrive on location. the kitchen is completely open concept, almost an extension of the dinning area, and the chef and his staff chop, bake, fry and garnish as we eat. the food arrives at our table and my mouth salivates. the vibrant colours of the food meet my eyes and i can not wait to dig in.

this is my first take at the fht’s always-on menu item, eggs benny. the perfectly soft poached eggs are sitting on a buttery home-made cheese biscuit and covered in a freshly made hollandaise sauce. on bite, the flavours explode in a mildly symphonic way. paired with a slice of layered potatoes and a light garnished green salad, this dish becomes a decadent combination of texture and balance.

one member of our party was brave enough to deviate from old-favourites and decided to try the smoked chicken crepe. to put it in simple words, this crepe is a delicacy. the smoked chicken is brine cold and then hot smoked for one hour before its mixed with a mayo and pickled zucchini sauce. the chicken mix is wrapped in the crepe, that is topped with baked cheese slices (guessing gouda), and finally garnished with a light salad. once again, a nice combination of texture, flavour and balance.

last on our list to try, and a definite crowd-favourite, the barnyard burger. a nice blend of chuck and short rib comprise the beef patty in this concoction. the chef personally hand picks the meat that will be used in these burgers. the burger is served medium-rare to medium and is topped with goat cheese, a runny – tomato-style sauce – that adds a nice kick and, wait for it, a fried duck egg. duck eggs tend to be stronger in flavour as they have more fat in the yolks and more protein in the whites. so this is a match made in heaven as the combination of the juicy punchy sauce with the egg, meat and light goat cheese, is just brilliant.

the one point i will deduct to this beautiful joint is that it only offers black coffee and no tea or espresso. though farms don’t usually have espresso machines, i would say this is still city living, and to me, brunch ain’t complete without my cappuccino.

foodies inked.

when i found out that the über talented squiggy was going to be cooking under chef alex molitz at farmhouse tavern, i knew i couldn’t wait too long to visit! farmhouse offers one of the most unique brunches i’ve had in the city to date. since the demise of my beloved cowbell, i have been trying to find a replacement. while a lot of restaurants serve up amazing food, nothing has really lived up to that restaurant until now. farmhousetavernis located just outside of the colourful junction. chris and i met up with ben who was soon to be off to scotland in a few days.

i learned that brunch is not a thing in scotland. i cry for you, scotland! i really do. knowing this, we were happy to give ben a good brunching send off. farmhouse does away with the printed menu and has their offerings listed on a chalkboard. a lot of interestingly named options so be prepared to ask your waiter lots of questions about their offerings. the menu changes from week to week so there will always be something new to try.

let’s start with the most amazing posh ploughman i have ever had in my life. look at this beast! farmhouse takes the ploughman’s lunch beyond crusty bread, cheese and meat. oysters, pickled duck eggs, stuffed jalapeño were some of our favourites from this platter. colourful gooseberries, pickled zucchini and cauliflower; it was a feast for the eyes as it was for the mouth.
and the real winner for brunch: the threesome. (get your mind out of the gutter and take a look at this!)

duck in 3 tasty variations. savoury duck prosciutto peeks out under salad greens, followed by crispy duck eggs – poached, breaded and flash fried. i loved that when you slice into them, they’re still a little gooey. last but not least in our ménage à trois of breakfast is the duck foie gras in maple syrup. it’s too good to be true, non?benny and i will definitely be back to farmhousetavernvery very soon! here’s to sexy breakfast!

it’s rare that we have time to have brunch, so when we do we go all out. after a lovely meal at farmer’s daughter , we thought visiting the parent restaurant farmhousetavernwas a must. like their name would imply, the restaurant serves up farm fresh food. i ordered their take on a bird’s nest, which was a poached egg over squash than the traditional bread. it was served with fresh vegetables such as asparagus and greens. i can’t remember entirely but i can remember that it was the best brunch i had ever eaten. nash had the eggs benedict with gravlax and kale. gravlax sounds like it could be a gross laxative, but it’s actually a nordic cured salmon. the hollandaise sauce was seriously to die for. it was the perfect texture and flavour. to wash it all down we had their farmhouse smoked caesar which was topped with an oyster and asparagus. it had a unique flavour from caper berries. their glasses informed us of different canadian cities and i almost considered taking the fredericton mug

farmhousetavernis a little out of the way for downtown and eastern torontonias, but it definitely worth the trek. kitsch decor, walls adorned with a farm feel, glassware and serving boards straight off the shelves at value village, bringing back fond memories of growing up in rural alberta. when the bartender offered, i couldn't say no to a brunch staple, the caesar; and i have to say it was one of the best i've had in the city thus far. a chalkboard on the wall highlights the food and cocktail dejour. very much a hommage to the farm-to-table movement; farmhouse does not disappoint the taste-buds. while sitting at the bar, allowing a great view of the semi-open kitchen, i got to catch a glimpse of what ever movement is starting to happen posthipster , i am beginning to think imposter-hipster is a more accurate name. along with caesar's to wet the whistle, the pink mimosa was also delicious. brunches around canada always showcase something to help ward off the hangover, nothing short

overall, i had a great experience at farmhousetavern– their praise well deserved!

this post was way overdue, we went to farmhousetavern( @farmhousetavern ) back in april and it was amazing with huge portion... so huge that we end up packing some leftover home which is a first for us. i tried quite a few times to get a reservation.... so make sure to make your reservation, do not drop-by, they take reservation via test which is very convenient (no unanswered phone).  arriving on a sunday at 6:30, the place was already packed and buzzing. we were seated on the side of the restaurant with the open kitchen and it does get quite hot given it's only april, can't imagine when it's summer. but love the darker lighting here so that the bright open kitchen take center stage. love the decor throughout the restaurant with a vintage stove as shelf and the barn door mounted on the wall to slide around the blackboard menu (easy change from day to night menu) .  pretty simple menu, yet i wish to order everything and had a tough time ordering =p they don't really have paper menu a

farmhousetavernis not your typical brunch spot with a set menu that runs year-long offering legacy brunch items such as scrambled eggs with sausage. this hipster-style spot located in the junction triangle defies all traditional rules, with a simple farm-to-fork philosophy...

i was so impressed with my experience at farmhousetavernit now sits on my toronto’s top restaurant list.

my dining experience at farmhousetavernstarted off great but ended on a disappointing note. the atmosphere and service of the restaurant was just so awesome and the food started off great with the ploughman's platter but the main dishes failed to impress me.