Bistro Dansk
Bistro Dansk has been on my “must visit again” list ever since I saw them featured on the Canadian TV show “You Gotta Eat Here”. On this evening, I picked up Boo who lives in the neighbourhood and we nestled into to this cozy little spot. Seafood chowder was on special, so we decided to share a large bowl and then split an entrée.
Oh my, the chowder was silky and full of tender potatoes as well as succulent seafood. There was a lovely herb that I could not identify. When I asked our server what the secret ingredient was, she replied: “love”. The chowder was delivered with two spoons so we met in the middle of an almost empty bowl and then lapped up the remainder with a piece of freshly baked baguette.
Our server, cleared our table for two with the caution: “are you ready for a whole lot more food, because your Chicken Schnitzel is on its way?” We answered enthusiastically and then were amazed by the size of the platter of food that was set down in front of us. There were four pieces of schnitzel and a huge mound of sweet and sour cabbage and “O’Brien” potatoes. One filet of chicken was enough for each of us as we enjoyed each bite with the unusual cabbage and the delectable potatoes. Perhaps “love” was an ingredient in these too, but our server also disclosed that “O’Brien Potatoes” are prepared with onions, mushrooms and red peppers. After eating our fill, I still had enough to bring home in a takeout container for both D and I to have for our lunch the next day. Now that’s a hefty portion!
Boo encouraged me to return for lunch really soon and try the Palachinkas which are homemade crepes characteristic of Eastern Europe. I understand that the Vocadlo’s who own the Bistro are not Danish, but Czech. I recognize Chef Paul’s style as my sweet Daddy was also from the Czech Republic.
Kath’s quote: “After eating, an epicure gives a thin smile of satisfaction; a gastronome, burping into his napkin, praises the food in a magazine; a gourmet, repressing his burp, criticizes the food in the same magazine; a gourmand belches happily and tells everybody where he ate; …”-William Safire
Thanks for the image of love Jackie….
Live simply, laugh often, love deeply.