Drink Beer for a good cause!

Great Lakes Brewery is giving back to the community.   So far, Hops for Hunger has raised over 1000 lbs for the Daily Bread Food Bank, and they need your help to reach our goal of 3000 lbs. You can also drop off non-perishable food items when you visit their retail store. According to their web site they also have a Beer Club of sorts....Quoted from their web site:
"Become a member of Project X! Held on the second Thursday of each month, we feature a one-off cask conditioned ale along with a sampling of delicious beer themed food. Entry to each event is only $10. New members are always welcome – a one time $10 membership fee gets you an exclusive t-shirt and access to each event."

Great Lakes Brewery is located
30 Queen Elizabeth Blvd.,
Etobicoke, Ontario

Tel: 416.255.4510

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1800 Degrees

1800 Degrees - Bloor just west of Royal York

This is the new hot spot on the Kingsway - and by "Hot" we mean the cooking technique that this snazzy new restaurant uses to fire up meat and fish.  Using a super heated gas broiler that actually reaches a temperature of 1800 degrees, the steaks and fillets take only a few mere minutes to roast that leaves a unique blend of seared flavours and fresh succulent textures. The decor is fairly flash, minimal yet functional and somewhat reminds me of swishy eateries I've experienced in Melbourne, London and Shanghai (the more understated ones). It was a popular weekend night and the Mrs and I met up with a few friends for a birthday party - The menu is chocked with interesting meals all paired with veg and starch - we had apps: Lobster Bisque (good) & Cesar Salad (average+) Mains: Bone in Rib Steak, & Black Cod - Both were excellent. Some of our party ordered the Lobster Bernaise Poutine and I couldn't resist snatching a morsel just to taste - just because .... very rich . The Mushroom Streudel Pana Cotta plate is great looking but lack of taste unfortunately disappoints (note Spelling of "Beet" Carpaccio - That's right! bright burgundy mini beetroot slices - dumb) . French Onion Soup is below avg.
Had the Maple Creme Brule for dessert (not bad...).  
Good wine and good service from Owners / Operators, The Papas Family. It was a joyful dining experience overall despite having to cash in a few bonds in order to cover the tab. Be sure to find oppotunity to use the WC facilities - they are delightful.

Price: Really expensive
Rating: B-

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