Symposium

This is not the typical place that I would blog about but after getting a taste of what this restaurant had to offer made me change my mind.


For those out there who have no idea of what or who Symposium is, I will attempt to give you a synopsis of what it would be like to dine in Europe. Symposium Cafe restaurant is an European style restaurant that caters to patrons who are looking for a feel of Europe. This upscale, casual cafe is the place to enjoy this summer. The restaurant also has a patio, perfect for dining out on those hot sunny days.


On the menu are vegetarian dishes for non-meat lovers, classic North American food, such as, burgers and fries done with a twist, and classic European gourmet meals.


My choice dish for the evening was Penne a la vodka (penne pasta tossed with salmon, capers, and a splash of vodka in a rose sauce), this gave the dish a tart taste but for those with a love for strong flavors would enjoy it. We ate outside on the patio, this was a really great experience as this restaurant is located in a quiet residential area.  

You can find Symposium locations mostly in the west end of the Greater Toronto Area. Visit their website at http://www.symposiumcafe.com/. 

Also, please have a look at this Youtube video taken from Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives on Cafe Pita (Eastern European restaurant).

 

Aroma

It was a friend's birthday and she wanted to try Indian food. We searched the Yellow pages to see what we could find until another friend suggested Aroma located in the downtown core of Toronto.
With a worked up appetite, we anticipated how great the food will be. When we arrived, it was still the lunch hour and we had the 'all-you-can-eat buffet' to ourselves.

Without hesitation we all head for the buffet, located to the rear of the restaurant and  dug into the food. My first and safest choice was the Butter chicken and boy it was the best choice I made that afternoon. The sauce was so creamy and tasty and the chicken seem to melt away in your mouth. I also tried the Saag with Naan and kept going back for more until my tummy couldn't hold any more.
Make sure to order the Mango juice, but make sure you dont't fill up on it because it can be quite filling.

Aroma is located on an upper level and is quite cozy. The setup of the restaurant is like an L-shape with white linen cloths and nice accents to  make you feel at home while you eat.

Visit Aroma Fine Indian Cuisine at 287 King St. West , Toronto , ON M5V 1J5 Tel (416) 971-7242 http://aroma.sites.toronto.com/index.html.