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| Auberge du Pommier in North York |
Hubby and I have not been to Auberge du Pommier in North
York in almost 10 years! It has been a while! But Hubby recalled that the food
was excellent, so he booked a special date for us here. It was the best choice
for our celebration!
Underground parking was so convenient, and we were greeted
warmly by the host who took us to a nice table by a wall of wine bottles. We
had a nice semblance of privacy even if we did not book a private room. I
recall we were at the conservatory area when we dined here last and it seems
there were some renovations.
While waiting for our orders to be taken, we got some
cocktails. Or I should say, I got some cocktails while Hubby got some
fresh-pressed juice. I ordered a nice La Rivière Rouge, which was made of rum, cassis,
lemonade, syrup, cherry purée and apple juice. Needless to say, the evening
started out very well!
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| La Rivière Rouge (right) @Auberge du Pommier |
The warm bread did tide us over as we waited for our appetizers
of Bluefin Tuna and Foie Gras. The tuna arrived first and it was nice and fresh. Giving a beautiful pop in our mouths, the tuna was minced and compressed with
cucumber, dill oil and bits of sweet potato with lemon gel. However, when the
foie gras arrived, O.M.G., I have got to say that this was one of the best foie
gras we have had. Ever. It topped some of the amazing ones we had in Budapest. As
we bit into the beautiful, seared foie gras, it just melted in our mouths. It
went so perfectly well with the honey-roasted pear and pain d’épices. The bitter
orange flavour of the sauce bigarade cut through the richness of the fois gras.
It was just heavenly.
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| Foie Gras @Auberge du Pommier |
Hubby had another melt in your mouth dish. The sablefish was
so tender it cut like butter, and with a fork! It laid gently on a saffron
fennel foam, topped with pea shoot and served with black rice.
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| Sablefish @Auberge du Pommier |
I, on the other hand, did not need something light even
after a very rich foie gras starter. So, I ordered the rib eye! I couldn’t
quite finish the 10oz cut so I shared some with Hubby. The rib eye was perfect. I can still taste it with my eyes closed. It already came
sliced, on a superb port jus with Ras el Hanout butter on top. So Divine. They
served it with parsnip boulangère which was just ok. It also came with cauliflower
croquette which was nice and crunchy outside and soft and pillowy inside. I
cannot remember a more exquisite steak.
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| Rib Eye @Auberge du Pommier |
We were already full at this point but when the server
described the Soufflé du Jour, we just had to try it, even if it took 15 or so
minutes to prepare. Their soufflé of the day was a Chive Soufflé which was served
with crème anglaise flavoured with Goldschläger. Now, do you understand why it
was irresistible? This savoury soufflé was airy and the chive flavour went
really well with a hint of Goldschläger. Who knew?
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| Soufflé du Jour @Auberge du Pommier |
We loved how the servers described each dish as they laid it
on our table. It prepared us for the taste explosion that was sure to follow. Service was excellent. Be prepared, however, for leisurely dining.
While we spent over 2 hours for a three course meal, it did not feel like we
were waiting so long. Must be some pretty amazing company! Either way, each
dish was worth waiting for. Hubby and I have to declare this as our favourite
restaurant.
