Eatdrink #71 May/June 2018

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The Bruce Hotel
Meticulously restored to its original splendor
in 1988 it is a comfortable place to relax and
reflect upon the gracious elegance of the
Victorian architecture. Enjoy the delights of
Chef Ryan Hancock’s fine continental cuisine.
The beautifully appointed outdoor patio with
wrought iron tables and chairs seats 70. 142
Kent Street, villacorneliarestaurant.com
Waldo’s on King and Olive R Twists Food
and Beverage House at the Covent Garden
Market are desirable choices on event nights
at Budweiser Gardens. Both have patios that
overlook King Street’s restaurant row and that
are perfectly placed for relaxing and peoplewatching.
130 King Street. coventmarket.com
Wolfe of Wortley is a compact 24-seat restaurant
complemented by a 14-seat patio. This
The Mill Stone
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is sophisticated farm-to-table dining focused
on curing, pickling, fermenting, and preserving,
and featuring craft cocktails and a compact
wine list. 147 Wortley Road. wolfeofwortley.com
Stratford
There is no shortage of great al fresco dining
or people watching in Stratford. Favourite
spots include Anne Campion’s Revel on the
beautifully refurbished Market Square. It is a
great place to grab a barista-prepared beverage
and some small-batch baking, and soak up
Stratford’s charming ambience. Other notable
patios include Raja Fine Indian Cuisine’s
flower-filled patio on George Street, and The
Parlour Inn’s patio (one block from the Avon
Theatre). Foster’s Inn has a smart street-side
patio, as does The Mill Stone Restaurant and
Bar. The HUB at 27 Marketplace boasts the
only three-season rooftop patio in Stratford.
Chef Arron Carley at The Restaurant
at The Bruce describes his cuisine as “New
Canadiana,” using traditional techniques and
global influences applied to the good things of
this province. The restaurant features a 36-seat
terrace and a gazebo that can be booked for
private dinners. 89 Parkview Drive. thebruce.ca
The Common (in the space previously occupied
by Monforte on Wellington) has a pleasant
35-seat courtyard for al fresco dining. It features
an eclectic mix of comfort food from around
the world. Chef/owner Tim Otsuki blends and
elevates the traditional with the contemporary.
80 Wellington Street. thecommonstratford.com
Keystone Alley’s 40-seat alley terrace is
another of Stratford’s gems. The patio features
an “edible wall” that contains herbs used in the
seasonal dishes. 34 Brunswick Street. keystonealley.com
Madelyn’s Diner has been in business
for over 30 years and is an iconic name in
Stratford. The mission statement says, “It’s
Revel