small eats like pastries are available and then there are a few options that are in between a snack and full on meal. the clumps of meaty brown butter white beans makes the ontario harvest flatbread ($11) surprisingly hearty and along with the crunchy pumpkin seeds, melted brie, carrot puree, and fresh arugula creates a well toasted flatbread that’s filled with flavours and textures. this works great as a shared starter or a main if you’re in the mood for a smaller bite.
the mac, cheese & greens ($14) is also rich and creamy, the four cheese sauce balanced by broccoli florets. the kale that’s mixed into the pasta gives it an interesting taste – one friend felt it almost tasted like bacon. while i didn’t find it overly smoky, the kale was a nice addition to the pasta adding an extra flavour and textural element.
what a great idea to wrap theenchiladafilling in collard greens instead of a tortilla! paintbox’senchilada($14) is stuffed with spicy rice and a protein mixture that gives the filling a ground meat texture. in the end, the creation tastes like a delicious cross between a cabbage roll and enchilada. the roasted pepper coulis and scallion lime aioli were great additions that provided the traditional enchilada