Alrighty - I have to get back to blogging! It's been a busy month in November & December!
More fun to come :)
Starting off the December posts with the event I was invited to for the launch of a new restaurant. Michelin Star Executive Chef, Akira Back opened up his first Toronto location! The official opening is on December 7. I was invited as a media guest to try his launch menu items!
Big thank you goes out to Sandi for the invitation! I had the opportunity to try many yummy dishes before the grand opening. The decor is very modern and has a dim ambiance. I'd recommend this place for a nice fancy date because of the way the tables are set up. You get a lot of privacy if you're able to book the booths on the side.
😻 Bisha Hotel looking fancy on the outside (and inside)
😻 We had assigned seating because Akira Back invited both media people and guests to the event
😻 Starting off with a cocktail! We were asked to try every cocktail on the menu - I knew there were alcohol pairings with each dish so I've withheld myself from that offer haha
😻 Appetizer to start off:
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😻 Jeju Domi - Loved this! The fish was very fresh and the sauce was paired very nicely. I wish they had a bigger portion for this dish!
😻 Salmon Tiradito - Compared to the Jeju Domi, I didn't like this one as much. The fish was very fresh but there was less flavour.
😻 Eggplant Miso
😻 Rock Shrimp - Sriracha Ranch
(I was meh on these two items to be honest..!)
😻 Rock Shrimp - Sriracha Ranch
(I was meh on these two items to be honest..!)
😻 Seared Halibut - Mushrooms, Soy Beurre Blanc
😻 48 Hour Wagu Short Rib - Root Veggies, Quail Egg, Braising Jus
Wine Pairing: Shingleback Haycutter's Shibaz
I liked the Wagu Short Rib a lot! Wish there was a bigger portion haha. The meat was very tender and juicy - loved the marinated flavours!
😻 Yuzu Citrus - Sable Crumble, Strawberry Gelato
I enjoyed this dessert because there was a soury taste to it (mainly from the yuzu pudding). It was a great finish to our meal :)
I enjoyed this dessert because there was a soury taste to it (mainly from the yuzu pudding). It was a great finish to our meal :)
😻 Black & White Sesame Matcha Cake - Salted Agave Ice Cream
The texture from the sesame was a great pairing with the salted agave ice cream. I'm a big matcha fan so I was surprised when I actually enjoyed the ice cream more than the cake!
😻 The lighting at Akira Back was sooo dim :( I wouldn't take that many pictures because of this!
Although - the good thing about it is, if you're taking your date here, it's the perfect ambiance ;)
Website @www.akirabacktoronto.com
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