This was a totally splendiferous weekend of eating for me.
After deciding that we didn’t want to wait 2 hrs to get into Eataly on Friy, we headed over the P’tit Soleil for shrimp + poutine (sort of). Shrimp were fine, but the sauce was ever better. The poutine were (L to R) filet mignon + mushroom; foie gras (too late for DoTM!); mussels. The foie gras was a surprisingly large piece and was almost too rich. Sauce for this was also a bit on the oddly sweet side. But overall, the food was wonderful. Waiter was surprised that we finished all of the poutine (“I don’t see that very often…”). If I only had a dime for every time I hear that…
Next evening, we tried Night + Market for the first time. My God, it’s loud and crowded. Fortunately, it was also delicious. Could’ve used a bit more funk in my larb, though. And don’t ask me why my partner likes duck rolls (wrapper was wonderfully crisp, though). Had a ver interesting conversation w/ an Irishman who was part of a large-ish party of international media buyers. The face of his Canadian colleague fell when we told him that we don’t work in that industry (whoops). Does anyone know if Postmates will deliver their food to a location just a teesy bit west of the 405?
Many thanks to those who recommended Al-Watan (we decided to go there b/c we wanted meat). It was excellent, and the portions were VERY generous. Goat biryani, the mix tandoori plate (SOOOO tender and flavorful). Not pictured, the sesame + milk naan, the onion kulcha, and lamb karahi. Poor waiter was very patient w/ me while I butchered his language. I eventually just resorted to pointing to menu items. Place seems to have a lot of regulars?