Tasted

So much for a sample. We were expecting small samples of appetizers and the mains, but instead, it was a six course meal along with wine pairings.

It started off with a trio of canapés, which consisted of tomato and bocconcini skewer, foie gras mousse crisp, seared scallop, and moroccan lamb chop to name a few. Devika and I each got a plate which had three samples of different items. This was the most important sample for us as we'll be having these canapés served during the "cocktail" hour before lunch. Each piece of these tiny pieces of food were heavenly delicious! We didn't have high expectations for the food here, although we wanted to, before getting there. But our minds were quickly changed once we had the canapés.

From this point on, everything we ate won't be an option for us to choose from as the buffet is a set course. However, we did enjoy sampling them!

We each received a small cup of soup, an Autumn squash soup that hit the right taste buds. Next was an appetizer which was either a salad or risotto. I'm butchering these items, as it was just a salad. It be exact, the salad was a Red and White endive bundle, with poached pear vinaigrette, candied walnuts, and roquefort. And my risotto was a braised short rib risotto, grilled fennel, roasted red pepper coulis, and shaved padano.

Next were the mains, and as if one sample of the main wasn't enough , they provided a sample of two mains. These plates were exactly what the guests would get at the wedding but the serving was scaled down. The mains were really good, all seemed to be fresh ingredients, and wasn't overpowered with too much salt or flavour. At this point, we were already really full...

...but who can pass on dessert? We each received a trio of dessert samples. Each plate had three different samples of a potential dessert. Devika and I mixed and matched, and nibbled from each other's plate. The dessert wasn't the greatest, other than a couple items, compared to the quality of their other food.

So two and a half hours later, we were pleasantly happy with the quality and deliciousness of Sunnybrook's food. It was a non stop sampling of food. We felt like we were on a cruise again! Although we couldn't try any of the food that will be served at the buffet, seeing and tasting the chef's food gave us confidence that the food served at our wedding will have the same standards.

Not only did we have a nice meal, we also met some nice couples who we sat with. They must have purposely sat us together as everyone's wedding at the table was in October. It's comforting to talk to other couples who are going through the same wedding planning as you are.

Until next time...!

- Dennis.