It looks like a nice restaurant. Is it a place where you can just grab a pint, or is it a place where you're kind of expected to order a full meal?Belgian wrote:Rogue 7 Hop on draught at La Palette, extremely nice place to chill, drink and ppl watch.
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In VT earlier in the week:
Hill Farmstead Edward
Hill Farmstead Conduct of Life
Hermit Thrust Brattlebeer
Rock Art Wine barrel aged stout (Quite good!)
Lost Nation Gose
Lawsons Sip of Sunshine
De Garde Cherry Raz Bu
De Garde Imperial Blu Bu
Hill Farmstead Edward
Hill Farmstead Conduct of Life
Hermit Thrust Brattlebeer
Rock Art Wine barrel aged stout (Quite good!)
Lost Nation Gose
Lawsons Sip of Sunshine
De Garde Cherry Raz Bu
De Garde Imperial Blu Bu
"A good light beer is one that doesn't taste like piss!" - Frank d'Angelo
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Yesterday at Bellwoods Brewery, Thirsty & Miserable, and Bar Hop:
Bellwoods Wizard Wolf Session Ale (draft)
Bellwoods Farmageddon (draft)
Le Castor Yakima IPA (bottle)
Dieu du Ciel! Disco Soleil (bottle)
Rogue Farms Good Chit Pilsner (draft)
Indie Alehouse Couch Surfer IPA (draft)
Bellwoods Wizard Wolf Session Ale (draft)
Bellwoods Farmageddon (draft)
Le Castor Yakima IPA (bottle)
Dieu du Ciel! Disco Soleil (bottle)
Rogue Farms Good Chit Pilsner (draft)
Indie Alehouse Couch Surfer IPA (draft)
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cratez wrote:Thanks for the tip, Belgian. Based on your comments, the ostensibly stellar draft list, and the bar pic on their website, it seems like my type of place. I'm gonna make an effort to get over there soon. How's the food, BTW?Belgian wrote:Rogue 7 Hop on draught at La Palette, extremely nice place to chill, drink and ppl watch.
Didn't eat there yet, though the menu looks impressive. Yelp reviews are not consistently positive for every dish, but I might get a small bite there for fun. Draught lines were pristine! I would at least tip nicely if only having beer and not bison tenderloin. They do a Prix Fixe too...napoleon wrote:It looks like a nice restaurant. Is it a place where you can just grab a pint, or is it a place where you're kind of expected to order a full meal?
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La Palette, formerly of Kensington Market and now of Queen West, is a place I would go for a good meal. They're famous in Toronto foodie circles for being the place to go in town for a good horse steak.
Infamous for the horse steak you mean. Orval is supposedly a good pairing!Craig wrote:La Palette, formerly of Kensington Market and now of Queen West, is a place I would go for a good meal. They're famous in Toronto foodie circles for being the place to go in town for a good horse steak.
The steak frites looks enticing. Tenderloin isn't my thing unless you do something more than grill it (I recommend it seared rare and served with shallots, port wine deglaze and cream - basic French way.)
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I haven't tried it personally to say if it's famous or infamous. I've heard it's quite delicious though. One of those things I've been meaning to try for like 5 years now, but never seem to get around to it.Belgian wrote:Infamous for the horse steak you mean. Orval is supposedly a good pairing!Craig wrote:La Palette, formerly of Kensington Market and now of Queen West, is a place I would go for a good meal. They're famous in Toronto foodie circles for being the place to go in town for a good horse steak.
The steak frites looks enticing. Tenderloin isn't my thing unless you do something more than grill it (I recommend it seared rare and served with shallots, port wine deglaze and cream - basic French way.)
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Having been regularly exposed to the Royal which clearly illustrates the relationship between horse flesh and wealth, I have often made the observation that since the demise of the horse as the primary means of transport and its diminished role in gaming, the beast really only serves two roles in North American society:Craig wrote:They're famous in Toronto foodie circles for being the place to go in town for a good horse steak.
1. A protein source
2. Sex aids for rich women
As a content carnivore, it's good to see #1 coming into vogue.
Are those bottles of Yakima still running $20+ in local bars?cratez wrote:Le Castor Yakima IPA (bottle)
Sigh, should have just checked an extra bag the last time I was in QC, bottles were $6.99.
Last night:
DDC Solctice D'Hiver (excellent)
Founders Blushing Monk 2015 (I can't remember a beer with a stronger raspberry taste. I liked it, but it is a little over the top).
DDC Solctice D'Hiver (excellent)
Founders Blushing Monk 2015 (I can't remember a beer with a stronger raspberry taste. I liked it, but it is a little over the top).
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It was $16 at Thirsty tax in, and we split it among four people, so not too bad.skootles wrote:Are those bottles of Yakima still running $20+ in local bars? Sigh, should have just checked an extra bag the last time I was in QC, bottles were $6.99.cratez wrote:Le Castor Yakima IPA (bottle)
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Goose Island IPA from the bottle.
2013 Rochefort 10 from a Chimay glass, a nice sipper with dinner.
2013 Rochefort 10 from a Chimay glass, a nice sipper with dinner.
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In the Pacific North West:
Deschutes Pinedrops IPA
Rueben's Crickey IPA
Alesmith BA Numbskull
Oud Beersel Still Gueze
Alesmith Speedway Stout
Bellwood's Barn Owl (I might have brought that one with me)
Trinity Brewing 7 Day Golden Sour
Alpine Duet
Walking Man Brewing Black Cherry Stout
Deschutes The Abyss
Deschutes Pinedrops IPA
Rueben's Crickey IPA
Alesmith BA Numbskull
Oud Beersel Still Gueze
Alesmith Speedway Stout
Bellwood's Barn Owl (I might have brought that one with me)
Trinity Brewing 7 Day Golden Sour
Alpine Duet
Walking Man Brewing Black Cherry Stout
Deschutes The Abyss
10 Barrel Apocolypse IPA
Cascade Brewing Blackcap Raspberry Sour
Cascade Brewing Honeycot (Apricot and Honey sour)
Cascade Brewing Blackberry Sour
De Garde Blu Bu
De Garde Citra Hose
De Garde Spruce Desay
De Garde Cherry Raz Bu
Cascade Brewing Blackcap Raspberry Sour
Cascade Brewing Honeycot (Apricot and Honey sour)
Cascade Brewing Blackberry Sour
De Garde Blu Bu
De Garde Citra Hose
De Garde Spruce Desay
De Garde Cherry Raz Bu