There's a fine line between eating and dining and all that know me know that I enjoy dining. I take my time and thoroughly finish all that's on my plate. Yes, I always make my momma proud and this is no exception. The 'Senator Restaurant' nestled in the popular 'Yonge-Dundas Square' (and coincidentally right next door to the new CHUMCITY building) has been serving up good food since 1948 and ever since I entered their doors I was hooked!
The simplicity behind the menu makes this the 'go to' place for good ol' comfort food. Such classics like 'Grilled Cheese', 'Homemade Meat Loaf' and 'Five Alarm Chili' make you feel mom had a hand in preparing each dish with TLC. Believe me I'm just skimming the surface cause that's just a fraction of what the Senator offers.
I am a huge fan (huge fan!) of the 'All Day Breakfast' (cause what else? it's served all day) which consists of eggs, challah toast, beans, home fries and your choice of coffee or tea for just under ten dollars. Did I mention the portions are huge? They're huge! So please pace yourself. And did I mention they also use the original plates and mugs which sport the Senator logo? Yup, they weigh a ton too!
Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner covers everything from Pancakes made from scratch (and always served with 100% pure Maple Syrup - I mean really is there any other kind?) to Beer Battered Fish and Chips, Seasonal Homemade Pies and Cakes (all of which are made fresh daily) have their patrons coming back time and time again.
The atmosphere is warm, the staff is friendly, the service is great and the prices won't have your eyeballs falling out of their sockets when the bill comes. The last thing you need (or want) is to be fumbling for your baby blues rolling around under the booth. Yikes!
I love this place so much that my other half and and I have adopted it as our very own special place. Whenever he comes to town we make that our first stop to fuel up and start our day. It's a tasty tradition that we've both come to love!
Even before you entered the establishment the signage and building give it that old Toronto feel. Once inside the rich wood, diner stools, coffee machine and checkerboard tiles take you back in history. As do the classic menus posted at the entrance. Not much has changed except for the prices. I mean where can you get milkshakes for a dime these days?
Whether its soup, salads, burgers or whatever your craving, make this cozy little diner your 'go to' place. Hey, they even have take-out for your convenience. Just phone, fax or e-mail your order and you too can enjoy all these wonderful dishes in the comfort of your own home.
So are you hungry for the past with a present twist yet? Then why not try the 'Senator'? Where tradition meets taste!
SENATOR RESTAURANT
249 Victoria Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5B-1T8
416-364-7517
http://www.thesenator.com/
Sunday, September 27, 2009
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