Pumpkin Seed Trempette at Abrielle
September is here and that means it’s holiday preview time! I was thrilled to be invited to a media dinner featuring a tasting menu at Abrielle on King Street West in Toronto. Located in The Sutton Place Hotel, this conveniently-located restaurant serves exquisite Coastal Mediterranean cuisine. When I arrived on a Wednesday evening, it was clear that many people had dropped in for a quick dinner before the Toronto Blue Jays game!
I was offered a drink while I waited in the low-key cocktail lounge adjacent to the restaurant. We then had a tour of the hotel before being led to a private dining room where we enjoyed the following four-course tasting menu prepared with attention to detail by Executive Chef Andrés Jaramillo:
Pumpkin Seed Trempette at Abrielle
First Course:
Pumpkin Seed Trempette – Rich and creamy without being heavy!
Olives – Briny, salty and delicious!
Burrata – Delicate and creamy, this burrata was anything but bland due to the accompanying chermoula sauce (parsley, cilantro, garlic and cumin), and fresh mint.
Burrata with treviso, chermoula, brown butter honey, mint
Second Course:
Halloumi – This mild, tangy cheese was enhanced with honey, lavender and nigella seeds for a sweet and bitter flavour profile.
Cauliflower – Pine nuts and pickled chili elevated this roasted cauliflower! A winner!
Endives – Orange and sherry vinaigrette complemented the bitterness of the endives.
Roasted Cauliflower with pine nuts, pickled chilli, mint and basil at Abrielle
Third Course:
Whole Sea Bream – This fish was so tender, it melted in my mouth!
Giannone Chicken – The chicken was tender, but not as memorable as the fish!
Patatas Bravas – The bravas sauce and garlic aioli added some heat to these potatoes, which looked so pretty.
Charred Broccolini – Always a favourite of mine, this veggie was charred just enough!
Whole Sea Bream at Abrielle
Gianonne Chicken at Abrielle Restaurant
Patatas Bravas with garlic aioli
Charred Broccolini with lemon marmalade, zest and vinaigrette.
Dessert:
Chef’s selection of desserts – I did not try these as I don’t eat sugar.
Abrielle is the perfect choice for your upcoming holiday parties as it’s located at King and Blue Jays Way and is close to St. Andrews Subway Station, Union Station, Bisha Hotel Toronto, The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto, Revery Toronto Downtown and Fairmont Royal York! There are several private rooms available for private holiday parties. For receptions:
Porter Ballroom AB has a maximum capacity of 225 guests
Porter Ballroom A has a maximum capacity of 80 guests
Porter Ballroom B has a maximum capacity of 45 guests
The Executive Lounge has a maximum capacity of 45 guests
Relaxing in the cocktail lounge at Abrielle before dinner
Thank you for inviting me for this holiday preview. The food was exceptionally good!
Abrielle at The Sutton Place Hotel, 355 King Street West, Toronto, 416-915-3760
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