An Experience to Savour BLACK TRUMPET Bamboo, stone, Douglas fir, tile and fabric work together in Black Trumpet in an aesthetic and architectural triumph that remains ageless. Between the front terrace with its wrought iron gate and an inviting open-air courtyard, there are eight unique areas to the restaurant that remain faithful to the original design concept, expressed as Dutch-colonial Indonesian eclecticism. 30 London’s <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Flavour</strong> www.eatdrink.ca RESTAURANTS
Chefs Scott Wesseling and Matt Rice THE SCENE Black Trumpet has a stunning and lush ambience with a global point of view. In the warm weather months, the beautifully appointed and private Indonesian-style garden is a prestige spot for alfresco dining. This secluded oasis, seating 60, is one of the city’s best kept secrets. Contemporary International 523 Richmond Street (S of Kent) MAPS A & B: 9 519-850-1500 OPEN MONDAY–SATURDAY Lunch & Dinner 11:30 am–Close closed sundays & holidays LUNCH: $10–$19 DINNER: $10–$35 blacktrumpet.ca World Cuisine Inspired by <strong>Local</strong> and Seasonal Ingredients In the Heart of Richmond Row, Just North of The Grand Theatre Perfect for Groups, Birthdays,Rehearsal Lunches & Dinners, Small Weddings, Receptions and Private Dining Multi-media Capabilities Exotic Courtyard Patio MENU HIGHLIGHTS Chef Scott Wesseling has a modern-day take on the classics, drawing from local and seasonal ingredients to create his menu offerings. At lunch, the cuisine is an amalgam of Asian- and internationally-inspired signature dishes with influences and ingredients from various Mediterranean cultures. A new Vegan Menu offers delicious options, such as the BT Buddha Bowl, with quinoa, avocado, golden sauerkraut, mixed lettuce, kales, fennel, carrot, radish, hemp hearts, falafel & lemon tahini dressing. Look for other innovative takes on time-honoured entrées that include: Cocoa & Cayenne Rack of Elk with parmesan orzo croquettes, seasonal vegetables & pear-cinnamon chutney; and Chili Lime Crusted Salmon with sweet corn purée, dirty rice and bean fritters, charred greens with lemon and leek & orange marmalade. Other recommendations include: • Sherry Foie Gras Ganache with french toast, maple grilled stone fruit, spiced apple chutney & nitro espresso; • Chicken Carbonara with herb & garlic oil, heirloom tomatoes, house-cured bacon, peas, grano padano & sous vide yolk; • Sumac Seared Ahi Tuna with coconut jasmine rice, tempura avocado, seaweed salad, creamy wasabi and mango tiger sauce. Private Dining Rooms Available Togarashi King Cole Duck Breast with braised cabbage, duck confit potatoes, cauliflower & vanilla purée and aged balsamic reduction BT Seaweed Salad: mixed seaweeds, lemon grass tofu, puffed rice noodle and beet gastrique, walnuts, maple sake & miso vinaigrette Lamb Two Ways: Big Green Egg smoked leg of lamb mousakka, mint crusted chops, balsamic & yoghurt fluid gel RESTAURANTS www.eatdrink.ca London’s <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Flavour</strong> 31