Canyon Creek Chophouse

So it was a beautiful day today and that means it was perfect patio weather. I went with a few friends to a steak house I heard only good things about. Canyon Creek is a well reputable restaurant and they cater to more sophisticated customers. I found the menu to be even more expensive then The Kegs. When we entered I noticed the dim lighting and expensive looking furniture and fixtures. Right then I knew this place is going to hurt my pockets J. So when we seated, the waitresses was very polite and accommodating to any questions we had. She started us off with drinks and this place even gives out complimentary starter whole-wheat rolls with some sweet butter I never had before. You can never go wrong with free bread and butter. This butter was amazing though; they made it their own by adding some sugar or sweetener to give it a great taste. So I ordered a large Grilled New York Steak with fresh vegetables and a loaded baked potato. When I took my first bite I knew exactly what all the hype was about. The steak at this restaurant was just phenomenal, no other place like it!

I noticed the server would constantly check up on us to see whether we needed a refill or if the food was okay. I really appreciated good service and this place offers very good service. So of course good service equals good tip. Although this place is a lil on the expensive side I thought it was definitely well worth it.

Food    9.5/10

Service 9.5/10

Experience 9.5/10

Memphis BBQ

So today I will be trying out a small little rib and wings joint that I heard so much about. Apparently the ribs were the best ribs around. Memphis BBQ is located north of Highway 7 on Islington. It is a very small location and the first thing I noticed when I entered the small establishment was the trophy shelf. They had won many awards for best ribs and wings, so I was excited to try it out. Although this place was a small store with limited seating we still eventually got a seat after about 5 minutes due to the surprisingly amount of people coming in just for pick up orders. I also noticed there were bulletin boards piled up with different business cards throughout the years, which I thought was pretty neat how people were networking. The server was extremely polite and accommodating to our needs. So I ordered the Elvis Platter. You were able to choose what kind of sauce on the wings and ribs as well. All meals came with complimentary beans, corn bread, and coleslaw, which was pretty awesome.

When I bit into the ribs it was so juicy and I just loved the way it fell right off the bone. I can honestly see what all the hype was about now. The ribs were to die for! I have never had ribs like this before. The way the sauces complimented the ribs and wings amazing, a blast of flavour in every bite. I guess this goes to show you that you cannot judge a book by its cover, because from the outside of this establishment it seem very small and the location wasn’t great either. However the food here was superb. I am definitely returning in the near future and would recommend this restaurant for rib lovers everywhere.

Food 9.5/10
Service 8.5/10
Experience 9/10

Grazie Ristorante

 

 The restaurant of choice for today is a local Italian restaurant Grazie, just outside Vaughan Mills mall along Jane and Rutherford. Grazie has a fine reputation of great service and authentic Italian cuisine. I had wen to Grazie today with a couple of friends to have some dinner. I was excited to experience the big hype about this restaurant for a while now.

 When I first arrived the restaurant was quite packed, not surprising seeing that it was dinner time. We waited for about 15 minutes before finally being able to settle down. The servers were very well organized. I noticed the arrangement of servers divided into groups managing certain sections of the restaurant, overall very organized. I was also very impressed by the quality of service Grazie provided. Generally I find during rush hours customer service tends to lack due to the amount of customers vs. servers. At Grazie I still received quality service regardless.

 My dinner choice of the night was the Prato, fettuccine with grilled chicken and diced green onions. Flavor wise I was satisfied; the chicken was very moist and well-seasoned. As for the pasta, the noodles were cooked to perfection overall enhancing the texture of the dish. The combination of the grilled chicken went very well with the fettuccine pasta. My only complaint was that my dish was slightly cold when it had arrived. I would have liked for it to be hot as I consume my meal, it was a little disappointing. 

 My overall experience at Grazie was satisfying. The food was great and the service was excellent. Perhaps some improvement on timing could be made for the kitchen staffs who prepare the meals. I recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for a good Italian restaurant around Vaughan!

Food: 7/10

Service: 9/10

Experience: 8/10