Ok Era 67, you had me at “Delivery”! Our party of 8 was picked up from the cozy
home front of our Orillia friends and delivered on time for our 7 o’clock
reservation with a return ticket in hand!
Can you say, “Pass me another bottle of vino please?” Aside from providing common sense customer
server and due diligence we were greeted with the smiles and warmth of
tastefully dressed staff and the pleasantries of the acoustic guitar. I needed a moment as the smell of meat confit
and garlic began to hit me in waves when dancing visions of Cabernet began in
my head.
We were escorted through what I would describe as the coziest
dining room as there wasn’t an awkward table in site; to our private room with our
own window view of the kitchen .How lucky am I?; Dinner and a Show. I have always felt a level of anxiety for
kitchens that remain in open view of their guest as it takes an extremely
disciplined individual to avoid habitual personal routines; if you know what I’m
saying ;)
Professional and aware the kitchen remained; and I couldn’t
wait to select my 3 course meal.
This is more difficult for me than you can imagine and luckily
my guests enjoy by inability to make a decision as they enjoy the cocktail
hour. The worst part is I took a sneak
peak at their menu 2 days prior and I still was struggling with indecision.
To start I was torn between the Poppyseed Clementine and
Baby Bocconcini Spinach Salad vs the Trio of Hush Puppy Lollipop Fondue. I was quickly reminded of my accident prone
abilities and opted to avoid the communal pot and spirit lamp; which by the way
doesn’t come with the Fondue. Better to
be safe than sorry I always say.
The salad was fresh and tangy; but I was not overly
impressed that it had a side of deep-fried battered cheese; I felt an un -battered
sharp cheese would have complimented the salad brilliantly. Perhaps the tempura cheese stick wasn’t meant
to compliment but rather used to finish the dish with swooping motions of
gratitude to ensure every ounce of their homemade dressing wasn’t left untouched. Smart!


What’s left to say; Shannon our server was awesome, the
owner popped in to say hi and express his gratitude and we had a ball.
A spot that both looks good and tastes good.
Thank you Era 67 for a great evening!
Bridgit
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