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British standards for the modern age

One day I will write an article of how I searched London in vain for delicious traditional British food. Well, I should have just come to Kitchen on Sixth in New Toronto instead. They do all the classics justice and even surpass the originals with their contemporary flair.

Kitchen on Sixth got its name from its original location at 6th Avenue. They’ve since moved two blocks west, to 8th Avenue. They’ve kept the old moniker but cheekily crossed out the word “on” and replaced it with “Kitchen off Sixth” on their store window.

Exterior of Kitchen On Sixth — Kitchen On Off Sixth

Deli classics with a French flair (belated Winterlicious edition)

Summerlicious and Winterlicious can be a great time to try new restaurants. The trick is finding a restaurant that offers superior value or limited time dishes that interest you. For most restaurants, these events are equivalent to a free dessert. If you are not a fan of desserts, you might want to give them a pass.

Grand Cru Deli is a new entrant to Winterlicious, having opened in March 2019. Billing itself as a wine bar, you might be forgiven for thinking the food is an afterthought. I went in not knowing what to expect and came out impressed.

Exterior of Grand Cru Deli — Grand Cru Deli

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