Toronto’s Favourite Summer Foodie Event is Back, August 12 – 28, 2022
SUMMERLICIOUS is BACK in Toronto, and it’s Old Town Toronto’s distinct pleasure to fatten you up with delicious, decadent, and downright delightful deals on prixe fix lunches and dinners from August 12th-28th. Check out the list below of all Old Town Toronto businesses that are participating in Summerlicious this year, including full menus and prices. Be sure to contact the restaurant ahead and reserve your spot! And tag @oldtowntoronto #LiciousTO in your social posts.
Lunch ranges from $20 to $55
Dinner ranges from $25-75
Participating restaurants at a glance:
HOTHOUSE Restaurant
Biagio
The Sultans Tent
Nami
The Chef’s House
Biff’s Bistro
Amano Trattoria
Le Papillon
Bar St. Lo
Wildfire
Cantina Mercatto
HOTHOUSE Restaurant
$27 Lunch
Plus taxes and gratuity
Appetizer
Sweet Corn Gazpacho
Ontario corn, tomatoes, bell peppers, and basil
( Vegetarian)
Caprese Skewer
Tri coloured cherry tomatoes, bocconcini, basil oil, and balsamic glaze
( Vegetarian)
Crab Hush Puppies
Crab, cornmeal, bell, and jalapeno peppers served with a cajun aioli
Main Dish
Philly Cheesesteak
Thinly sliced beef, sautéed onions, melted cheese on a soft bun served with HotHouse fries
Capra Pizza
Alfredo, bosc pear, prosciutto and goat cheese
Nicoise Salad
Rainbow trout, baby greens, mini red potatoes, green beans, capers, olives, hard-boiled egg, and lemon vinaigrette
Dessert
S’mores Brownie
Graham cracker, dark chocolate brownie topped with toasted marshmallow served warm with vanilla ice cream
Pina Colada Panna Cotta
Coconut custard topped with a caramelized pineapple and rum compote with toasted coconut flakes
Summer Berry Tiramisu
Sponge brushed with Grand Marnier, layered with mascarpone whip and berries
$35 Dinner
Plus taxes and gratuity
Appetizer
Sweet Corn Gazpacho
Ontario corn, tomatoes, bell peppers, and basil
( Vegetarian)
Caprese Skewer
Tri-colored cherry tomatoes, bocconcini, basil oil, and balsamic glaze
( Vegetarian)
Crab Hush Puppies
Crab, cornmeal, bell, and jalapeno peppers served with a cajun aioli
Main Dish
Maple Miso Glazed Pork Chop
24-hour brined pork chop, shiitake mushroom sticky rice, and baby bok choy
Cioppino
Whitefish, mussels, shrimp and squid stewed in a rich broth with fennel, white wine, and new potatoes served with garlic toast
Gnocchi Cicoria
Potato gnocchi, olive oil, garlic, basil, dandelion greens, sundried tomatoes and Woolwich Farms goat cheese
Dessert
S’mores Brownie
Graham cracker, dark chocolate brownie topped with toasted marshmallow served warm with vanilla ice cream
Pina Colada Panna Cotta
Coconut custard topped with a caramelized pineapple and rum compote with toasted coconut flakes
Summer Berry Tiramisu
Sponge brushed with Grand Marnier, layered with mascarpone whip and berries
HOTHOUSE Restaurant
http://www.hothouserestaurant.com/
Biagio
$41 Lunch
Plus taxes and gratuity
Appetizer
CAPRESE DI BUFALA
buffalo mozzarella, vine-ripened tomato, extra virgin olive oil & basil
( Vegetarian / Local)
MUSHROOM SALAD
in a creamy goat’s cheese sauce
( Vegetarian / Local)
ZUPPA DEL GIORNO
hot or cold soup of the day
Main Dish
PICCATA DI CHICKEN AL LIMONE
chicken scaloppini with butter white wine lemon sauce
( Local)
EURO BASS
in a Mediterranean olive, capers & fresh cherry tomato salsa
CASARECCE ALLA NORMA
eggplant, tomato, basil & ricotto salata
( Vegetarian / Local)
Dessert
TIRAMISU
made fresh in-house
( Vegetarian)
PANNA COTTA
Italian cream pudding
CHOCOLATE BROWNIE WITH GELATO
$55 Dinner
Plus taxes and gratuity
Appetizer
CAPRESE DI BUFALA
buffalo mozzarella, vine ripened tomato, extra virgin olive oil & basil
( Vegetarian / Local)
CARPACCIO DI MANZO
certified Angus Beef, julienned celery, arugula with citrus dressing, shaved asiago cheese in a balsamic reduction
ZUPPA DEL GIORNO
hot or cold soup of the day
Main Dish
COSTATINA DI VITELLO
veal chop, grilled and brushed with fresh herbs infused in an olive oil, mushroom sauce
ZUPPA DI PESCE
mussels, scallops, monkfish and shrimps in a slightly spicy tomato and white wine sauce
RISOTTO AL GORGONZOLA E NOCE
creamy risotto with gorgonzola cream and toasted walnuts
( Vegetarian)
Dessert
TIRAMISU
made fresh in-house
( Vegetarian)
PANNA COTTA
Italian cream pudding
CHOCOLATE BROWNIE WITH GELATO
Biagio
The Sultans Tent
$65 Dinner
Plus taxes and gratuity
Appetizer
Harira Soup
Tomatoes, Chickpeas, Lentils, Kidney Beans, Moroccan Spices
( Vegetarian / Vegan)
Maftoul
Ground Beef, Raisins, Cashews, Pastry, Chipotle Aioli
Hummus & Pita
Hummus Made Fresh Daily In-House
( Vegetarian / Vegan)
Signature Salad
Lettuce, Tomatoes, Cucumber, Red Onion, Radish, Parsley, Sumac
( Vegetarian / Vegan)
Main Dish
Braised Lamb Shank
Lamb Shank, Saffron Rice, Sautéed Vegetables, Toasted Cashews
Primavera Tagine
Chickpeas, Artichoke, Peperonata, Apricot, Toasted Almonds
( Vegetarian)
Samak Chermoula
Chermoula Salmon, Couscous, Chickpeas, Peperonata, Grilled Lemon
Chicken Tagine
Artichoke, Peperonata, Olives, Toasted Almonds, Preserved Lemon
Mediterranean Beef Stew
Tender Beef, Carrots, Chickpeas, Raisins, Kalamata Olives, Toasted Almonds
Dessert
Baklava
Phyllo Pastry, Walnuts, Pistachios, Orange Blossom Drizzle
( Vegetarian)
Chocolate Cake
Spiced Orange Syrup
Crème Brûlée
Vanilla Custard, Caramelized Sugar
Nami Japanese Restaurant
$55 Lunch
Plus taxes and gratuity
Appetizer
All appetizers are served with miso soup.
Sashimi
Five pieces of sashimi (2 pcs Hamachi, 2 pcs Salmon and 1 pc Hotate)
Shiromi Carpaccio
Four pieces of Japanese white fish sashimi on sliced onions and Kaiware sprouts with Ume sour plum ponzu dressing
Sushi Pizza
Wasabi-soy marinated salmon sashimi on deep fried sushi rice with spicy sauce and minced white onions, topped with Tobiko flying fish roe and scallions
Tempura
Two pieces of shrimp tempura and two pieces of vegetable tempura
Mixed Mushrooms
Shiitake, enoki, shimeji and oyster mushrooms steamed in foil with soy sauce, butter, sake, salt and pepper
Main Dish
Assorted Sushi
Assorted eight pieces of sushi including Akami, Hamachi, Shiromi, Salmon and four more sushi of chef’s choice
Chrirashi Sushi
Nine kinds of thinly sliced sashimi on a bed of sushi rice
Sushi and Maki
Four pieces of sushi including Akami, Salmon, two more sushi of chef’s choice and four pieces of Kani salad Chumaki rolls
Unagi Warayaki Don
Kabayaki grilled Unagi smoked with Wara (Japanese straw) on top of steamed white rice
Gindara Saikyo-yaki
Grilled black cod marinated with chef’s saikyo-miso, served with a bowl of steamed white rice
Dessert
Miso Cheesecake
Green Tea Ice Cream
Hojicha Pudding
$75 Dinner
Plus taxes and gratuity
Appetizer
All appetizers are served with miso soup.
Sashimi
Five pieces of sashimi (2 pcs Chutoro, 2 pcs Shima Aji and 1 pc of chef’s choice)
Toro Carpaccio
Four pieces of blue fin fatty tuna sashimi on sliced onions and Kaiware sprouts with wasabi ponzu dressing
Sushi Pizza
Wasabi-soy marinated salmon sashimi on deep fried sushi rice with spicy sauce and minced white onions, topped with Tobiko flying fish roe and scallions
Tempura
Choice of mixed tempura (two pieces of shrimp tempura, one piece of chef’s choice fish tempura and two pieces of vegetable tempura) or three pieces of shrimp tempura or six pieces of vegetable tempura
Beef Tataki
Three pieces Australian wagyu tenderloin seared on the outside and sliced, served with garlic chips, watercress and chef’s oroshi ponzu sauce
Main Dish
Assorted Sushi
Assorted eight pieces of sushi including Chutoro, Shima Aji and six more sushi of chef’s choice (ingredients will be decided based on the arrival of seafood from Japan and locally)
Chrirashi Sushi
Nine kinds of thinly sliced sashimi on a bed of sushi rice (ingredients will be decided based on the arrival of seafood from Japan and locally)
Maguro Zukushi
Four pieces blue fin tuna sushi using all different parts including Toro, Chutoro and Akami with four pieces Torotaku Chumaki rolls
Australia Wagyu Tenderloin Steak
5 oz Australian wagyu tenderloin steak with chef′s butter cream and shoyu-koji sauce, served with a bowl of steamed white rice
Gindara Saikyo-yaki
Grilled black cod marinated with chef’s saikyo-miso, served with accompaniments and a bowl of steamed white rice
Dessert
Miso Cheesecake
Green Tea Ice Cream
Hojicha Pudding
Nami Restaurant
www.namirestaurant.ca
4163627373
The Chef’s House
$20 Lunch
Plus taxes and gratuity
Appetizer
Hummus, Fried Chickpea, Toasted Flat Bread
( Vegetarian / Vegan)
Tomato & Burrata, Peach, Basil, Balsamic, Sunflower Seeds
Featured Soup
Quinoa & Bean Salad, Mango, Avocado, Greens, Ginger Dressing
( Vegetarian / Vegan)
Main Dish
Homemade Fazzoletti, Ricotta, Spinach, Turkey Sausage, Tomato
Balinese Fish Stew, Coconut Rice, Gai Lan, Fried Taro Root
Chickpea Farinata, Fire Roasted Leeks, Smoked Hazelnuts, Romesco Sauce
( Vegetarian / Vegan)
Grilled Pork Chop, Warm Potato Salad, Horseradish, Snap Peas
Chicken Mole, Rice, Beans, Corn, Jicama, Crispy Plantain
Dessert
Financier, Sea Buckthorn, Ice Wine, Almond
( Vegetarian)
Chocolate Gelato, Brownie
( Vegetarian / Vegan)
Tiramisu, Biscotti, Cocoa Nibs
( Vegetarian)
$25 Dinner
Plus taxes and gratuity
Appetizer
Hummus, Fried Chickpea, Toasted Flat Bread
( Vegetarian / Vegan)
Tomato & Burrata, Peach, Basil, Balsamic, Sunflower Seeds
Featured Soup
Shrimp Crudo, Grapefruit, Fennel, Aioli
Main Dish
Homemade Fazzoletti, Ricotta, Spinach, Turkey Sausage, Tomato
Balinese Fish Stew, Coconut Rice, Gai Lan, Fried Taro Root
Chickpea Farinata, Fire Roasted Leeks, Smoked Hazelnuts, Romesco Sauce
( Vegetarian / Vegan)
Grilled Pork Chop, Warm Potato Salad, Horseradish, Snap Peas
Chicken Mole, Rice, Beans, Corn, Jicama, Crispy Plantain
Dessert
Financier, Sea Buckthorn, Ice Wine, Almond
( Vegetarian)
Chocolate Gelato, Brownie
( Vegetarian / Vegan)
Tiramisu, Biscotti, Cocoa Nibs
( Vegetarian)
The Chef’s House
https://www.thechefshouse.com/
300 Adelaide Street East
4164152260
Biff’s Bistro
$41 Lunch
Plus taxes and gratuity
Appetizer
Provençal Salad
crisp greens, green olives, sun-dried tomato, parmesan, dill dressing
( Vegetarian)
Chilled Watercress & Sweet Pea Soup
crushed peas, mint yoghurt, olive oil
( Vegetarian)
Terrine de Campagne
pork, pistachio, Biff’s mustard, frisée, toast
Main Dish
Poached Arctic Char
chive beurre blanc, turnip, spinach
Citrus Honey Glazed Chicken
grilled greens, smashed fingerling potato, smoked mustard aïoli
Broccoli & Emmental Quiche
radish, parmesan & baby gem salad
( Vegetarian)
Dessert
Crème Caramel
fresh blueberries, milk crumble
( Vegetarian)
Cherry Clafoutis
Niagara cherries, whipped crème fraîche
( Vegetarian)
Pot au Chocolat
frozen raspberry, white chocolate Chantilly
( Vegetarian)
$55 Dinner
Plus taxes and gratuity
Appetizer
Heirloom Tomato Tart
Comté, fine herbs, puff pastry
( Vegetarian)
Chilled Watercress & Sweet Pea Soup
poached cold water prawns, mint yogurt, olive oil
( Vegetarian)
Terrine de Campagne
pork, pistachio, Biff’s mustard, frisée, toast
Main Dish
Poached Arctic Char
mussels, turnip, spinach, chive beurre blanc
Roast Ontario Lamb
grilled greens, smashed potato, smoked mustard aïoli
Grilled Pork Chop
corn & summer squash fricassée, ginger scallion sauce
Provençal Ratatouille
saffron couscous, niçoise olives, tomato concassé
( Vegetarian)
Dessert
Crème Caramel
fresh blueberries, milk crumble
( Vegetarian)
Cherry Clafoutis
Niagara cherries, whipped crème fraîche
( Vegetarian)
Pot au Chocolat
frozen raspberry, white chocolate Chantilly
( Vegetarian)
Amano Trattoria
$45 Dinner
Plus taxes and gratuity
Appetizer
Arancini
pear, smoked provolone, burnt honey, rosemary, bacon (3 pieces)
Nonna’s Salad
mixed greens, spring onions, Barese cucumbers, fresh herbs, vinaigrette
( Vegetarian)
Baccala Fritto
salt cod & potato crocchette, fennel chili sauce, lemon aioli, herbs
Main Dish
Margarita Pinsa
tomato sauce, fior di latte, basil
( Vegetarian)
Canestri Alla Genovese
beef shank, pork shoulder, sweet onion, Piave, arugula, white wine
Branzino
spicy chili runner beans, olive sauce, fine herbs, crème fraiche, grilled lemon
Dessert
Tiramisu
( Vegetarian)
Pavlova
biscotti plate, dark chocolate, and white chocolate cranberry
( Vegetarian)
Cannoli
ricotta mascarpone filling, candied pistachio dip (2 pieces)
( Vegetarian)
Le Papillon
$45 Dinner
Plus taxes and gratuity
Appetizer
Salmon Rillettes
fresh and smoked salmon spread served with crusted bread
French Onion Soup
topped with bread and smothered in melted swiss cheese
Tomatoes and Feta Cheese Salad
sliced tomatoes, sage and feta cheese with house-made sherry vinaigrette
( Vegetarian)
Main Dish
Poulet Cordon Bleu
breaded chicken breast stuffed with cheese and ham served with mushroom cream sauce, daily potatoes and vegetables
Bouillabaisse
salmon, scallops and shrimp stew in a tomato-Pernod sauce, served with garlic bread
Vegetarian Pasta
sun-dried tomatoes, black olives, spinach and basil pesto, topped with goat cheese
( Vegetarian)
Dessert
Crème Caramel
custard dessert with a layer of clear caramel sauce on top
( Vegetarian)
Mousse au Chocolat
dark Belgian chocolate mousse
( Vegetarian)
Cheesecake
traditional cheesecake served with a mixed berry coulis
( Vegetarian)
Le Papillon on Front
Bar St. Lo
$48 Lunch
Plus taxes and gratuity
Appetizer
Gazpacho
tomato, cucumber, basil
( Vegetarian / Vegan)
Watermelon
feta, kale, lime
( Vegetarian)
Mussels
tomato, chili, sourdough
Main Dish
St. Lo Burger
bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, garlic aioli, salad
Cornish Hen
crispy potato, asparagus, dill yogurt, chimichurri
Gnocchi
corn, ricotta, sage, mache
( Vegetarian)
Dessert
Crème Brûlée
lavender, pistachio, shortbread
Rocky Road
chocolate sponge, caramel, meringue, caramelized chocolate
Sorbet
seasonal fruit, mint
( Vegetarian / Vegan)
$65 Dinner
Plus taxes and gratuity
Appetizer
Gazpacho
tomato, cucumber, basil
( Vegetarian / Vegan)
Watermelon
feta, kale, lime
( Vegetarian)
Mussels
tomato, chili, sourdough
Main Dish
Duck Confit
butternut squash, peas, parsnip, red wine jus
Rainbow Trout
olive oil potatoes, grilled romaine, green goddess, olives
Gnocchi
corn, ricotta, sage, mache
( Vegetarian)
Dessert
Crème Brûlée
lavender, pistachio, shortbread
Rocky Road
chocolate sponge, caramel, meringue, caramelized chocolate
Sorbet
seasonal fruit, mint
( Vegetarian / Vegan)
Bar St. Lo
Wildfire Steakhouse
$55 Dinner
Plus taxes and gratuity
Appetizer
WILDFIRE SIGNATURE CHAR-GRILLED CAESAR SALAD
Smoky, char-grilled romaine heart, bacon, micro croutons, and Grana Padano, served with house-made creamy Caesar dressing
ESCARGOTS PROVENCAL
Escargot broiled in melted garlic butter with a panko topping
VERY CHEESY GARLIC BREAD
Bread dripping with garlic butter and oozing with melted cheese, served with house-made creamy Caesar dipping sauce
SHRIMP MARTINI
Tiger shrimp served with house-made citrus infused cocktail sauce
CALAMARI FRITTI
Cornmeal crusted fried rings, served with red pepper aioli
Main Dish
All steaks are finished to perfection with herbaceous, in-house made, WILDFIRE seasoning blend
NEW YORK STRIPLOIN
Grilled 8oz New York striploin served with seasonal vegetables and garlic smashed potatoes
BONELESS RIB EYE
12oz grilled ribeye steak served with seasonal vegetables and garlic smashed potatoes
GRILLED SALMON
Grilled Atlantic salmon topped with a katsu hoisin glaze, served with seasonal vegetables and garlic smashed potatoes
WILDFIRE PORK BACK RIBS
Finished with house-made BBQ sauce, served with seasonal vegetables and house cut fries
TRUFFLE PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLI
Portobello filled ravioli with sautéed mushrooms in a light cream sauce, topped with a drizzle of white truffle oil
( Vegetarian)
Dessert
NEW YORK CHEESECAKE
Ultimate creamy vanilla cheesecake served with berry coulis
( Vegetarian)
WILDFIRE CRÈME BRULEE
Traditional vanilla custard made in-house with Madagascar vanilla beans
( Vegetarian)
SALTED CARAMEL CHEESECAKE
White chocolate cheesecake, chocolate cookie crumb base, topped with salted caramel
( Vegetarian)
RASPBERRY TRIPLE CHOCOLATE TORTE
A light chocolate cake filled with a milk chocolate mousse, topped with a layer of raspberry and shaved white chocolate
( Vegetarian)
Wildfire Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Cantina Mercatto
$34 Lunch
Plus taxes and gratuity
Appetizer
Baby Gem Caesar
speck, caesar dressing, grated egg, grana padano, croutons
Arancini
saffron risotto, mozzarella, green pea pesto
( Vegetarian)
Octopus Salad
chickpea, grape tomato, salsa verde
Main Dish
Short Rib and Brisket Burger
oregano crema, spicy bomba, smoked scamorza, fries
Margherita Pizza
tomato, fior di latte, basil
( Vegetarian)
Fettucine e Salmone
panna fresca, chives, capers
Dessert
Tiramisu
Italian cookies, espresso, mascarpone
( Vegetarian)
Cannolo
cherry crema pasticcera, candied walnuts
( Vegetarian)
Gelato
$45 Dinner
Plus taxes and gratuity
Appetizer
Baby Gem Caesar
speck, caesar dressing, grated egg, grana padano, croutons
Arancini
saffron risotto, mozzarella, green pea pesto
( Vegetarian)
Salmone
chilled salmon, frisee, fingerlings, olive tapenade
Main Dish
Short Rib and Brisket Burger
oregano crema, spicy bomba, smoked scamorza, fries
Pollo Alla Diavola
spicy chicken, creamy fregola, pancetta, kale
Octopus
grilled octopus, chickpea, grape tomato, salsa verde
Dessert
Tiramisu
Italian cookies, espresso, mascarpone
( Vegetarian)
Cannolo
cherry crema pasticcera, candied walnuts
( Vegetarian)
Gelato
Cantina Mercatto
