langdon hall country house hotel & spa

it is undeniable that langdon hall country house hotel & spa is one of the most prestigiousrestaurantin this region. being voted as #1 hotel in canada and having earned caa/aaa four diamond accommodation award for 18 consecutive years, those are testaments to the fine service you are guaranteed to receive at langdon hall.

as i spoke to executive chef jason bangerter, passion simply exuded from him; his love for the property and desire to push canadian cuisine to another level was apparent. as common with top restaurants, the menu features local ingredients when possible and relies on the inn’s own gardens for produce and garnishes. even a drink like the langdon collins ($15) is finished off with real lavender flowers, adding a light floral essence and isn’t overpowering like syrup.

there are many ways to dine at langdon hall, but if you have the time and resources, their tasting menu ($165) is a top choice. the experience combines so many ingredients and meticulously plated creations, really creating an encounter that exemplifies what makes therestaurantimpressive.

take the first bite, a cube of west coast albacore tuna sitting on top of the fish’s bone (the actual specimen is actually an east coast tuna). the bite is sublime as the tuna melts onto the tongue leaving a light citrusy herb finish, it’s over before you even know it.

even if you’re not staying the night, arrive earlier to stroll through their gardens; they’re opened to the public (it leads to their spacious outdoor pool) and a visit before dinner service may allow you to pick the chefs' brains as they gather ingredients.

we were lucky to have chef bangerter himself show us around the property and sample a delicious crispy radish plucked from the ground and dipped in butter for a

greatness. this is hands down the bestrestaurantin the ontario.

remember my outfit post here and i mention that we brave the snow for our reservation out of town at langdon hall . i have been meaning to try their dining room for a while, it's been awarded five diamond award from aaa/caa which only a handful of ofrestaurantaround the world have earned this distinction. the waiting area of the dinning room, it's just so cozy and warm homemade butter and bread a lot ofrestaurantmade their own bread but churned their own butter.... what?!? as soon as you tasted it, you'll want more and the ratio of butter to bread get closer and closer . i was surprise that our waiter was quite young (most places like this have a more "mature" wait staff) and had a very extensive knowledge of the wine list we went ahead with the tasting menu amuse bouche ~ smoked trout caviar, hazelnut creme fraiche scallop parfait ~ kale, cured ham, black walnut gastrique i didn't know what gastrique is, so i look it up and here's the definition from wikipedia : "is caramelized su