Eatdrink #42 July/August 2013

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№ 42 | July/August 2013
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Celebrate Summer!
Savour the Season with these eatdrink Recommendations
By the editors
It is so brief now. Oh for the long
languid summers of youth, when the
days and weeks seemed to stretch so
far in front of us that Labour Day and
the return to school seemed like the distant
future. No longer, and all the more reason to
enjoy every day of summer with gusto. And
though this issue of eatdrink is full of stories
to help do just that, we thought that it was
also appropriate to get really specific as well.
What follows are suggestions for each day
of the week, particularly for July and August.
While each establishment we’ve highlighted
will provide a wonderful experience
whenever they are open, we’ve chosen a
day when we think you’ll find it especially
rewarding. Sometimes that means a stop
when things are more quiet, sometimes the
best times are when the crowds are there ...
This is a subjective list, but we are certain
that there is plenty here for everyone.
MONDAY
From July 5–14, Corelicious celebrates
London’s Downtown restaurants with
3-course prix fixe menus. Reservations are
highly recommended, and with lunches
at $15 or $20 and dinners from $25 to $35,
it’s easy to see why. Not every place is open
Mondays, but lots are. See the outstanding
list at www.corelicious.ca
The venerable David’s Bistro always offers
a 3-course prix fixe menu option, and is open
for dinner nightly, with lunch Wednesday
to Friday. Enjoy classic bistro fare, perfectly
executed, with genial owner David
Chapman, his wife Cindy and daughter
Natalie the ideal hosts. www.davidsbistro.ca
In Stratford, join Mercer Hall’s Nosh
Monday program! From 5–8pm every
Monday evening, enjoy an exquisite
series of small plates. The Chef’s choice
menu offers a variety of flavours, served
family style. All-you-can-eat for $35 or try
the snack version for $15. Reservations
suggested. www.mercerhall.com
Enjoy Happy Hour at Pasto’s Grill from
Monday to Friday, 3–6pm. Appetizers are
half-price at the bar with the purchase of
an alcoholic beverage. And for gluten-free
folks, all of Pasto’s pastas and pizzas, and
a number of desserts, are now available
gluten-free. www.pastosgrill.com
TUESDAY
Londonlicious is back, from July 19–
August 11. “Get a babysitter and call a cab…
for tonight we live it up!” Get the very best
in lunch & dinner for $15, $20, $25, $30
or $35. Make reservations and to make
it an even better day, check out the new
companion event, Beautylicious! Running
concurrently, get a beauty package for $35,
$50, $75 & $100. Get your beauty on! www.
londonlicious.ca & www.beauty-licious.ca
Garlic’s of London wears its distinction
as purveyors of inspired seasonal menus
proudly, and is deservedly busy on
weekends. Make a mid-week reservation,
and may we suggest their local and awardwinning
artisan cheeses and house-cured
meats, for a light lunch, appetizer or even
dessert. www.garlicsoflondon.com
Kantina continues to delight patrons with a
cutting edge Balkan menu that delights the
senses, and their summer menu of tapas-style
fare is a case in point. Tapas are available
every Tuesday and Wednesday, and we’d like
to be there every day. www.kantina.ca
Olive-Me & Co. is open for tastings 6 days
a week, but pick a “quiet” evening such as
Tuesday to plan a special event for you and
a group of friends. Explore over 50 different
olive oils and balsamic vinegars, and more!
See www.olivemeco.com for details.