London's Local Flavour Culinary Guide: Volume 6
London Ontario's Guide to Restaurants, Culinary Retailers, Craft Beer & Farmers' Markets
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THE SCENE<br />
Two well-appointed dining<br />
rooms are a reflection of<br />
the casual elegance that<br />
the Idlewyld has built its<br />
reputation around. The<br />
rooms are smart and<br />
impeccable, combined<br />
with well-spaced tables,<br />
Seared Filet of Beef with potato fondant<br />
comfortable armchairs<br />
and banquettes. With unique furnishings and gleaming exotic woods and<br />
other amenities, the Idlewyld is a step across the threshold of a grander era.<br />
Savour the comfort of the sun-filled dining room, enjoy al fresco dining on<br />
the gracious front porch, or escape to Idlewyld’s hidden Garden Courtyard.<br />
Contemporary<br />
Farm-to-Table<br />
36 Grand Avenue (W of High)<br />
MAPS A : 12 519-432-5554<br />
Breakfast: MON–FRI 7 am–10 am<br />
SAT, SUN & Holidays<br />
8 am– 11 am<br />
MENU HIGHLIGHTS<br />
Chef de cuisine Trevor Stephens offers a locally-inspired menu of contemporary and traditional choices, complemented<br />
by an international and local selection of wines, and draught ales are on tap. There is a prix fixe Sunday Brunch. Idlewyld<br />
service is knowledgeable, polished and deferential.<br />
Menus are loaded with ingredients that, along with the stylish dining room, evoke the phrase “fine dining.” Try<br />
the Asian 5-Spice Roast Rack of Lamb with roasted fennel, arancini, sorrel pesto, cucumber kimchi and mint<br />
raita. Creamy White Chocolate Blueberry Cheesecake is served with White Chocolate Ganache. Other delicious<br />
recommendations include:<br />
White Chocolate<br />
Cheesecake<br />
Lunch: MON–FRI 11 am–3 pm<br />
SAT 11:30 am–2 pm<br />
Dinner: DAILY 5 pm– 9 pm<br />
Brunch: SUNDAY 11am–2 pm<br />
Afternoon Tea: 2 pm–4 pm<br />
(3rd SAT of the month)<br />
LUNCH: $8 – $24<br />
DINNER: $8 – $43<br />
idlewyldinn.com<br />
Saturday Afternoon Tea<br />
Prix Fixe Sunday Brunch<br />
Conference and Wedding Venue<br />
A Short Walk to Wortley Village<br />
Multi-media Capabilities<br />
Al Fresco Dining on the porch or<br />
on the Garden Courtyard Patio<br />
• Pan Seared Chicken Supreme with roasted garlic & tarragon<br />
brioche pudding, braised daikon, pea shoot & red daikon sprout<br />
garnish; spring pea tendrils;<br />
• House-Made Tagliatelle Pasta with wild mushrooms, asparagus,<br />
shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano, thyme & parsley, onion & garlic<br />
Soubise;<br />
• Seared Filet of Beef Tenderloin with Duchess potato, orangecaraway<br />
glazed carrots, tomato à la Provençale, baked bone<br />
marrow canoe; horseradish gremolata butter and glace de veau.<br />
Private Dining Rooms Available<br />
21 Unique Guest Rooms<br />
On-site Day Spa<br />
RESTAURANTS www.eatdrink.ca London’s <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Flavour</strong><br />
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