I visited Earls on King Street for the first time in September with my sister. We hopped up at the bar and enjoyed two apps as we were just looking for a quick bite. Flipping through the menu I knew I wanted to come back for a visit to sample the rest of the menu. Last week I returned to the restaurant to showcase signature plates and seasonal favourites. I invited my cousin Serena (who works at the Woodbridge location) so that she could share her comments and expertise on each dish as it came to the table. I also had my friends Mel and Mike tag along for a rather robust menu that had us mumbling “how many more dishes are coming to the table?” Needless to say we all waddled home well fed.
Our Feast:
Dirty Martini
Raspberry Mojito
Blended Mojito
The Skinny Martini
Green With Envy Martini
Albino Rhino Pale Ale Signature Lager
Rascal Down Under Riesling
Rascal Down Under Shiraz/Cabernet
Potato Leek Soup
Albacore Tuna Poke Nachos
crisp togarashi wontons, tuna, cucumber, avocado and tomato poke, spicy mango coulis, sliced serranos, crushed macadamia nuts
Gnocchi with Italian Rose Sauce
hand made potato gnocchi, San Moarzano tomato cream, burrata cheese, fresh basil
The Bronx Burger
half pound patty, beer battered onion rings, roasted garlic aioli, red pepper relish, aged white cheddar and rocket greens
Chicken Mediterranean Linguini
olive oil and San Marzano tomato sauce, marinated roasted red peppers, grape tomatoes, kalamata olives, parmesan cheese and crumbled feta, pan fried chicken
Pulled Pork Sandwich
bbq braised pork, chipotle mayonnaise, red onion, coleslaw
Lois Lake Cedar Planked Salmon with Tomato Caper Chutney
grape tomatoes, capers, fresh tarragon and garlic, brown basmati, seasonal vegetables
Warm Gingerbread Cake
roasted brown sugar apples, salted caramel sauce, vanilla bean gelato
I was absolutely floored by the deliciousness of both the Bronx Burger and Pulled Pork Sandwich. Their Bronx Burger is most certainly in the top ten list of best burgers in the city. Just take a look at that picture below and tell me you don’t immediately fall in love with its artistry. The Pulled Pork Sandwich consisted of juicy strands of meat which were complimented by a perfectly creamy coleslaw. Earls has a lengthy West Coast inspired menu which could take several visits to truly adventure through. On your first visit take my advice and order these two sandwiches. Seems like everything that Earls serves up between a bun is heaven.
You can also enjoy brunch at Earls, best enjoyed in the warmer months on the restaurants popular patio.
