A meal above the clouds
8:08 AMHello friends! A week ago my fiance and I celebrated my birthday and lets just say it was celebrated in style. As he is new to this amazi...
8:08 AM
Hello friends!
A week ago my fiance and I celebrated my birthday and lets just say it was celebrated in style.
As he is new to this amazing city, he wanted to see it from the top, so he booked us into the 360 Restaurant in the CN Tower.
The restaurant is located just above the first observation deck and glass floor of the tower.
It sits at 351 meters (1151 ft.) high and rotates at a super slow pace so that you are able to get a 360 view of magical Toronto while you wine and dine.
Apparently it is most well known for its wine cellar "cellar in the sky" as it is the highest wine cellar in the world. According to the website it is "Created to resemble a typical underground wine cellar, ours features precision climate and humidity controls, redwood racks, double cherry doors, a 9,000 bottle storage capacity and a tasting table. 360features an award-winning wine selection of over 550 international and Canadian wines. "
Once you arrive to the entrance of the Tower you are ushered through a maze of hallways and made to go through the weirdest security entrance ever (you stand in the middle and air is blown at you from top to bottom). Than just before you get to the elevator that brings you up, they take a souvenir picture. We decided to forgo purchasing this as we believed it was a bit pricey. Also they print it out before you purchase and bring it up to your table while you eat and we both thought that was a huge waste of paper and not too friendly for the environment.
After your picture is taken you go up an extremely fast elevator that makes your ears pop and you get a glimpse of the view from its glass interior.
When at the restaurant you are asked to wait to be seated. We were lucky as we had quite a large booth all to ourselves.
The menu is extensive, especially the wine menu. Because we did not know what we really wanted, we opted for their second option set dinner menu.
PEPPER SEARED ALBACORE TUNA
DARK CHOCOLATE TOWER WITH SUMMER BERRIES
And that is exactly what we did!
A week ago my fiance and I celebrated my birthday and lets just say it was celebrated in style.
As he is new to this amazing city, he wanted to see it from the top, so he booked us into the 360 Restaurant in the CN Tower.
The restaurant is located just above the first observation deck and glass floor of the tower.
It sits at 351 meters (1151 ft.) high and rotates at a super slow pace so that you are able to get a 360 view of magical Toronto while you wine and dine.
Apparently it is most well known for its wine cellar "cellar in the sky" as it is the highest wine cellar in the world. According to the website it is "Created to resemble a typical underground wine cellar, ours features precision climate and humidity controls, redwood racks, double cherry doors, a 9,000 bottle storage capacity and a tasting table. 360features an award-winning wine selection of over 550 international and Canadian wines. "
Once you arrive to the entrance of the Tower you are ushered through a maze of hallways and made to go through the weirdest security entrance ever (you stand in the middle and air is blown at you from top to bottom). Than just before you get to the elevator that brings you up, they take a souvenir picture. We decided to forgo purchasing this as we believed it was a bit pricey. Also they print it out before you purchase and bring it up to your table while you eat and we both thought that was a huge waste of paper and not too friendly for the environment.
After your picture is taken you go up an extremely fast elevator that makes your ears pop and you get a glimpse of the view from its glass interior.
When at the restaurant you are asked to wait to be seated. We were lucky as we had quite a large booth all to ourselves.
Now the feast begins.
The menu is extensive, especially the wine menu. Because we did not know what we really wanted, we opted for their second option set dinner menu.
PEPPER SEARED ALBACORE TUNA
Chili, lime and jicama
TRUFFLE, POTATO AND OYSTER CHOWDER
TRUFFLE, POTATO AND OYSTER CHOWDER
Shaved fennel salad, smoked bacon, chive oil
BAY OF FUNDY MAPLE WOOD SMOKED ATLANTIC SALMON
BAY OF FUNDY MAPLE WOOD SMOKED ATLANTIC SALMON
Leamington Cucumber salad, capers and dill pollen
APPLE WOOD SMOKED PORK TENDERLOIN
APPLE WOOD SMOKED PORK TENDERLOIN
Grilled sweet corn orzo, Swiss chard, Beamsville sour cherry chutney
SLOW ROASTED, AGED, CANADIAN AAA PRIME RIB OF BEEF
SLOW ROASTED, AGED, CANADIAN AAA PRIME RIB OF BEEF
Rosemary bread pudding, summer vegetables, natural jus
Raspberry coulis, vanilla crème Anglaise
APPLE CRUMBLE
with Vanilla Ice Cream
It must be said that as beautiful as the presentation of the dishes is, it really does not do the taste justice. The food was amazing. They really know what they are doing, especially for the price, as it is not cheap. I enjoyed every dish but my favourite has to be the smoked salmon. It was to die. I'm drooling just now looking at the pics and thinking back. Yumm.
For drinks, I chose their sweet Rose house wine, which was the best Rose wine I have ever tried. I dont remember the name but I know if was from California. Hopefully that helps.
Along side entry to the restaurant you are also allowed to go down to the observation deck and glass floor once you have finished your meal to frolic and play and admire the view.
APPLE CRUMBLE
with Vanilla Ice Cream
It must be said that as beautiful as the presentation of the dishes is, it really does not do the taste justice. The food was amazing. They really know what they are doing, especially for the price, as it is not cheap. I enjoyed every dish but my favourite has to be the smoked salmon. It was to die. I'm drooling just now looking at the pics and thinking back. Yumm.
For drinks, I chose their sweet Rose house wine, which was the best Rose wine I have ever tried. I dont remember the name but I know if was from California. Hopefully that helps.
Along side entry to the restaurant you are also allowed to go down to the observation deck and glass floor once you have finished your meal to frolic and play and admire the view.
So put on your best dress and highest shoes and strut your stuff over to the CN Tower and go admire the view while spoiling your tummy with some delicious food.
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