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    The Vista by Chef Denis

    4.4 (7 reviews)
    Closed • 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Cherrie T.

    I've been to The Vista Restaurant twice- once was for take out when they first opened during covid, and 2nd time was a beautiful patio dining experience tonight! Both times I really enjoyed the food, and the food comes out piping hot! Chef Denis Jaricot and team are absolutely amazing :D About an hour drive from Toronto, The Vista at Mount Alverno Luxury Resort is located on 100 acres of privately owned land. It is the perfect spot for weddings, celebrations, and getaways! For Takeout: We ordered the signature Jaricot Burger with 8oz Canadian Angus Beef, and it was excellent! We also loved the side of Kale & Romaine Caesar, Root Veggie Chips, and Decadent Mac n' Cheese (must order, even though it is on the kid's menu lol) For Patio dining: I love that they have mocktails! The Sparkling Blood Orange was tasty! I'd recommend ordering Wild Red Prawn Poutine to start... it was SO GOOD! The prawns were grilled to perfection, and the garlic fingerling potatoes were covered with delicious cheese curd and sauce! Entree, I'd highly recommend the double Lamb Chops with the eggplant mash! I seriously can't wait to come back during the Fall season to see the magnificent view of fall foliage! I'm so excited to see the new changes and updates, and hopefully get to stay for a getaway ^^ Rooms are currently not available due to covid. The property is still in development; they are working on a glass conservatory, individual chalets/cottages, hiking trails, and eventually a spa experience :D!

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    The ambiance is definitely breathtaking. Rooms are clean and modern. The staff is friendly.

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    Merlot Restaurant

    Merlot Restaurant

    3.0(48 reviews)
    52.3 km•Etobicoke
    •$$$

    BACK TO THE CLASSICS In a world full of fancy and new,…read moresometimes you start looking for the classics. This week, my mother-in-law would have been 80 and my sister-in-law hit 50, so we decided to celebrate the only logical way: we went back to a family classic: Merlot. Merlot is obviously French. Not Paris French. Etobicoke French. That neighbourhood on the perimeter of what we call Toronto. Although this remains up for debate... is Etobicoke actually Toronto, or is it a suburb that Toronto adopted? I'll let you guys fight that one out. For me, Merlot has always felt fancy. I started going there with my wife's family when I was in my teens. And I remember ordering appetizers. An appetizer. Then a meal. I had never really experienced this concept before. I was used to Chinese buffets, grab-and-go, and basically anything where the objective was: get food, eat food, repeat. But here you were expected to have an appetizer, then a main, then dessert, maybe some bubbly water, a glass of wine... or two... and perhaps even a digestif. Wowsa. This was serious business. And I know some people think I'm joking when I say this, but I'm not. I'm still genuinely amazed that I get to experience places like this. The funny thing is, I still feel a little bit like that 20-year-old kid. I'm still impressed by people who are genuinely nice to me. I still get excited when food is really, really good. And I still want to be silly. Actually.... I probably want to be sillier. And that brings me to something I've been thinking about. I don't think restaurants should be quiet libraries where everyone is terrified of using the wrong fork. You're there to have fun! Give me kids laughing, a little music, people telling jokes, glasses clinking, and the occasional broken plate. That's a night out. Somehow, I think we've become a little too serious in North America about restaurant etiquette and what is "appropriate." I'll take a little chaos with my dinner, thank you very much. And Merlot has that vibe. Okay... I've officially spent way too much time exploring my own mind in a restaurant review. BACK TO THE FOOD. Merlot just does the classics really, really well. I had the French onion soup ' what a fabulous broth. We had steak tartare, and the escargot , which came already shelled and swimming in a cream sauce. Not exactly the most traditional presentation, but damn, they are good. Most of the table went with the steak frites or beef bourguignon. And of course...Crème brûlée. Because apparently we were going all the way. And honestly, that's the perfect French meal to me. Loud enough that everyone can talk freely and tell stupid jokes. Quiet enough that you still feel a little sophisticated. And food that's delicious without leaving you feeling like you've eaten an entire cow. Just enough to fill the belly. Merlot is one of those restaurants we've probably been to 50 times with my wife's family, and I'm sure we'll be back another 50. That's what makes a restaurant special.Not necessarily the newest menu.Not the coolest room.Not the latest Instagram sensation. Sometimes it's just a place where your family has been laughing, eating and making memories for years. And Etobicoke actually has some great gems along Bloor. A few of my favourites: Vibo, of course. Harry's, a great addition that somehow feels like it's been there forever. And Bonimi, a family-run Serbian classic with the kind of old-school food and atmosphere that reminds me of Polonez. So there you go. Back to the classics. Good food. Good people. Family. A little wine. A few laughs. And maybe a broken plate. Not Greek styles, that's pushing it ;)... hehe Have a great weekend and happy eating!

    Recently had a lovely meal at Merlot restaurant with friends…read more It's located steps away from Royal York TTC station, so handy to get to. Lovely ambiance, and for the holidays they had Christmas trees in both the front and back so very festive. (it also was not too dark inside which was great. I really like to see my food. That's part of the enjoyment, and not a fan of these restaurants where it's so darn dark you can hardly see your own hand.) As it happens, we all decide we were gonna have the steak frites which turned out to be a winning choice. The steak was flavorful and tender, and the fruits were nice and hot and crispy, which is just the way they should be. Service was attentive without being overbearing. We ended up having our water jug, replaced multiple times and the server stopping by periodically to see if we need anything else. Couldn't resist having something to finish. The chocolate mousse was excellent, and my friend who had the lemon tart said it was really wonderful as well. It was even quite lively on a Monday night, which we were surprised at, but happy to see. Obviously a local favorite. Highly recommend.

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