Volo Ristorante

beer_dude · Post by **beer_dude** » Fri Nov 07, 2003 8:59 pm

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bulba · Post by **bulba** » Sun Nov 09, 2003 9:17 am

I take exception to beer_dude's comments!

DukeofYork = Richard · Sun Nov 09, 2003 8:59 pm

Just got back...
Very impressed with the beer selection overall, I had a Mill Street Tankhouse (the last time I tried this was at the St. Lawrence festival). Good, but not as good as I remembered... 'tis no Scotch Irish IPA.
Foodwise, the tortellini was quite good, but the cannoli (sp?) was wonderful. For two it came to about 50$, which isn't unreasonable, but a bit much for regular visits on a student budget.

Asst. Grain Shoveller · Sat Nov 15, 2003 10:20 am

We've just put the Black Oak Nutcracker on Tap at Volo. Cleaned the lines and enjoyed a taste (its all about quality control!!!) Please note the "Gansta Nutcraker" taphandle. Something suitable for Yonge St. The nutcracker was generously donated by DAN-D-Man and his much better half, Elaine the train driver. Please enjoy some of Volo's great food and hospitality!!!

JerCraigs · Post by **JerCraigs** » Sun Nov 16, 2003 10:11 pm

Stopped in for a drink this afternoon - Could not believe how cheap the beer is! I got a Delerium Tremens for $6.25, which is usually around $10 most places I have seen it. Very nice place. Will be back.

borderline_alcoholic · Thu Jan 08, 2004 8:21 pm

Volo are expecting their first delivery of Traquair Jacobite Ale tonight. I am looking forward to it.

borderline_alcoholic · Fri Jan 16, 2004 7:41 pm

I was in Volo again a few days ago. The Jacobite was in and I had forgotten just how superb it is. I highly recommend it.

They also have Victory Hopdevil, which I tried for the first time. Personally, I found it a bit 1-dimensional and poor, but I expect that it has some following. To be fair, it may have just not been very assertive following the Jacobite.

And Volo have added Robinson's Red to their tap selection since I was last in. I think it is somewhat overshadowed by a few of their other draught beers, but it is there.

Volo seems to get better all the time...

Cass · Post by **Cass** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 7:56 pm

I'm posting here in honour of Volo's 20th anniversary which I stopped in yesterday for a few beers. I was chatting with Ralph and Ina and it came up that this particular thread was, for many of us, the first we heard about this place called Volo and how they were doing good beer.

Anyway, it was a good time yesterday and it was nice to catch up with some of the familiar folks. I took a couple of pics, so if you're interested you can see them here:

http://www.bartowel.com/pics/volopics/

midlife crisis · Post by **midlife crisis** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 8:09 pm

Yes, it was a terrific event yesterday with a very relaxed feel, less crowded than cask days but with enough great cask ales to keep even the more jaded beerhunters interested, including some one-offs and the not-to-be-missed Infusitron 2.0 adding excitement to the keg lineup. A big thanks to Ralph and his whole family for their hard work.

GregClow · Post by **GregClow** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 8:51 pm

Wow, I had no idea that I was the first one to mention Volo on Bar Towel. I guess Ralph owes me one for all of his success in the last five years.

And I'm pretty sure that the friend who emailed me was blankboy, who was just getting into craft beer at the time thanks to my prodding him to move beyond Old Speckled Hen. Heh.

Blankboy · Post by **Blankboy** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 9:03 pm

GregClow wrote:And I'm pretty sure that the friend who emailed me was blankboy, who was just getting into craft beer at the time thanks to my prodding him to move beyond Old Speckled Hen. Heh.

Yup, that friend was indeed me, I remember this thread from way back. Wow, this sure takes me back.

Congrats to Volo!

P.S. I had a great time on Sunday for the 20th!