Some ideas for Holiday Dining as we enter the greatest season of the year! Here are some suggestions for your gatherings over the next few weeks and their holiday menu offerings if you’re in and around the GTA!
Minami is thrilled to announce their 2024 holiday 3-course tasting menu for $110 – featuring their Salmon Crudo with house-made yukke sauce, signature Aburi Oshi Sushi along with other sushi favourites, and your choice of Saikyo Miso Baked Sablefish or 3oz US Wagyu. For just $35, surprise your tastebuds with wine pairings that promise a holiday dinner to remember.
Minami Holiday Kaiseki – $110
Beverage pairings – $35
Amuse-Bouche
Edamame, corn, dumpling skin, brown butter, Hokkaido uni, pickled ginger, soy glaze
Bread & Butter Prosecco
Salmon Crudo
House-made yukke sauce, goma-ae sauce, shiso leaf, binchotan oil, sweet lemon
Sushi
7 pieces of chef-selected Aburi Oshi Sushi, Aburi nigiri, and the signature Minami Roll
Tenuta Orestiadi Catarratto
Entreé
The choice of
Saikyo Miso Baked Sablefish
Mushroom rice, salted green cabbage, black garlic jus, kizami wasabi, patty pan squash, yuzu miso reduction
19 Crimes Martha’s Chardonnay
– or –
3oz US Wagyu
Peppercorn jus, roasted maitake, gremolata, crispy Jerusalem artichoke, confit eggplant
Joel Gott 815 Cabernet Sauvignon
Dessert
The choice of ice cream flavour
Black Sesame – or – Taro Root
Spiced pear compote, cinnamon meringue, pomegranate, mochi balls, kuromitsu
Reservations for Minami can be made HERE.
Ficoa
IG: @ficoa.to
(pictured: Ficoa’s Classic Mole)
Looking for a happy hour with a jolly twist? Visit Ficoa’s ‘Jolly Time’ in December from 6-8pm with Christmas-inspired cocktails like ‘Christmas Token’, a gin cocktail with foam placed on top, shaped like Santa’s hat. With each drink order, guests enjoy a curated selection of snacks that vary based on their beverage choice. Enjoy snacks like ‘Duck Farce Pintxo’ with flavours of a holiday roast and ‘Ginger Bread Man’ with foie and jelly, and more.
Jolly Time 6-8PM – $18
Cocktails
Caffizzito
Naughty List Martini
Christmas Token
Gin cocktail with foam shaped like Santa’s hat
Holidays fashioned
Duck roast fat-washed rum, cinnamon, and green cherry
Snacks
Duck Farce Pintxos
Flavours of a holiday roast on toasted
Chorizo in Blanket
Tallow pastry with chorizo filling
Brie and Fig Crackers
Star-shaped crackers with brie and fig
Gingerbread Man
Foie and jelly
Ficoa’s warm, hearty Mexican service: ‘Let Us Cook For You’ is transformed with holiday spirit from December 11th-14th. Ficoa will be launching their ‘Taste of Christmas’ menu, a 6-course prix-fixe dinner featuring their signature welcome drink, ‘Ponche’ crafted in the style of executive chef Gerry Quintero’s memory of large Mochaocan family gathering, with classic Mexican fruit punch.
Indulge in their snacks like Pozole – a classic Mexican soup for the holidays, and their fun twist on chips and dip but elevated with caviar. For hearty options, Pierna Roast and Ensala are a must, so be sure to set aside some space for their delicious desserts. See below for the entire menu.
Taste of Christmas – $100
Welcome Drink – Ponche
Classic Mexican fruit punch
Mini Tamal
Small tamal filled with barbacoa or lentils and cheese
Pozole
Bone-broth, hominy, and pozole fixins
Molote de Picadillo
Sweet and sour Mexican filling with beef, fried fruit, and warm spices
Squash Tamal
Koginut stew stuffed in a mixed squash corn dough basted with cinnamon and star anise forward tomato salsa
Entreé
Pierna Roast
Slow-roasted and sliced Linton Pasture’s pork leg, marinated in orange and warm spices
Ficoa’s Classic Mole
Served on the best part of a tamal, full husk contact ‘tortilla’ with crispy chicharron and toasted rice
Ensalada Rusa
Beet, potato fruit salad with mayonnaise style dressing with refried lentils and salsa
Dessert
Squash en Tacha
Squash cooked in cinnamon and syrup
Tres Leches
Chocolate De Olla-steeped sponge cake with chocolate and decaffeinated coffee
Reservations for Ficoa can be made HERE.
Little Sister
IG: @littlesisterto
(pictured left to right: Hot Girl Winter, Noggi and Nice)
It’s time to get festive, Toronto. The ultimate holiday pop-up bar, Java Jingle at Little Sister, is back for a fourth year – and it’s bigger than ever.
Little Sister’s little elves are all abuzz with excitement to reveal the return of Toronto’s cult favourite, over-the-top, holiday-themed pop-up bar, Java Jingle. Starting November 15, both Toronto locations at 102 Portland St. and 2031 Yonge St. will transform into winter wonderlands, bursting with festive joy.
Jingle your night away with playful, cheerfully named cocktails like the tequila-infused Feliz Navi-Zaddy, the warming Hot Girl Winter with gin, brandy, and red wine, and the floral gin and St-Germain creation, Sleigh, Queen, Sleigh.
Reservations for Java Jingle are highly recommended.
Guests can reserve time slots HERE for Portland St. and HERE for Yonge St.
TORA
(pictured: TORA Holiday Platter)
For family and friends who spend the holidays in the comfort of their own homes, TORA is thrilled to launch their holiday sushi platter featuring their OG signature flame-seared Aburi Oshi Sushi with a Roll, Hosomaki, and Inari pockets for $72, serving 4 people.
TORA Holiday Platter – $72
OSHI
Aburi salmon oshi 4pc
Aburi ebi oshi 4pc
Aburi tuna oshi 4pc
Aburi atlantic salmon oshi 4pc
ROLL
Aburi california roll 8pc
MAKI
Salmon maki 6pc
Red tuna maki 6pc
Cucumber maki 6pc
Avocado maki 6pc
INARI
Shrimp inari pocket 4pc
Available for direct Take-out, or order online through Ritual or UberEats.
Shop the Carbon Bar
IG: @thecarbonbar
(pictured: Holiday Dinner Bundle)
Not sure what kind of potluck you should bring? Shop the Carbon Bar has frozen offerings covered for you – introducing the Holiday Dinner bundle for $150, complete with all sides. Receive a $25 The Carbon Bar Restaurant Gift Card with purchase. Simply heat, serve, and savour—this is the ultimate BBQ value for the holiday season.
Holiday Dinner Bundle – $150
St. Louis Style Ribs
Full Rack
Mac & Cheese
1300g
Beef Brisket Empanadas
4 pack
Vegan Empanadas
4 pack
Sliced Turkey
454g
Cheddar Jalapeno Sausages
4 pack
Espresso BBQ Sauce
350ml glass bottle
Purchase Shop the Carbon Bar’s Holiday Dinner Bundle HERE.
Stefano’s Diner
IG: @stefanosdiner
Sister and brother restaurants MICHELIN-recommended GIA and Stefano’s Diner are thrilled to offer Holiday catering starting today, November 16th to December 24th. Enjoy Italian plant-based dishes like pasta from GIA and Dan Levy’s favourite sandwiches from Stefano’s Diner.
Holiday Catering Menu Highlights
Gnocchi Gorgonzola – $80 for 4 (Vegetarian)
Ricotta gnocchi with gorgonzola cream, fried walnuts, Parmesan (contains nuts)
Gnocchi Pomodoro – $80 for 4 (Vegetarian)
Ricotta gnocchi with pomodoro, stracciatella, basil
Stefano’s Italian Sub – $16 for 1 (Vegan)
Mortadella, ham, pastrami, provolone, arugula, mustard mayo, Italian dressing
Stefano’s Smash Burger – $16 for 1 (Vegan)
Plant-based meat and farro patty, cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, caramelized onions, pickles, Russian dressing, sesame bun
Lemon Cake – $40 for 4 (Vegan)
Layered lemon cake
View the full menu and order Holiday Catering HERE.
Lucie
IG: @restaurantlucie
Sneak-peek of New Year’s celebrations: ring in the New Year with French style, at MICHELIN-recommended gem, Lucie Restaurant. Throughout the evening, absorb yourself in “La Nouvelle Anneé” authentic French fashion with a five-course tasting menu with wine or non-alcoholic pairings.
Award-winning chef Arnaud Bloquel and his talented brigade promise guests an unforgettable New Year’s evening with resident sommelier Thomas Santerre’s leaving tastebuds dancing all evening.
Tickets can be purchased HERE. for $540 including the five-course tasting menu, wine pairings, tax and gratuity (champagne and other beverages are not offered in wine pairing).
Get ready to jingle all the way to Little Sister Dutch Indo Food Bar! Little Sister’s little elves are all abuzz with excitement to reveal the return of Toronto’s cult favourite, over-the-top, holiday-themed pop-up bar, Java Jingle. Starting November 15, 2024 both Toronto locations at 102 Portland St. and 2031 Yonge St. will transform into winter wonderlands, bursting with festive joy. From now until December 31, 2024 guests are invited to sip, eat, celebrate and create unforgettable holiday memories together!
Due to massive popularity in previous years, Java Jingle 2024 will now include both floors. With Grinch and ornament-shaped cocktail mugs, a lifesize Baby Yoda sporting a Santa hat, twinkling lights and garlands galore, Little Sister will be completely covered in floor to ceiling decorations. Upstairs in the Balinese room on Portland St., it’s like walking into a holiday in the tropics, right here in Toronto!
“It’s not for the fainthearted – brace yourselves for a holiday extravaganza that’s going to be larger than life,” declares General Manager and Bar Manager, Robin Wynne.
Java Jingle this year will also include holiday-themed events, such as the holiday movie trivia night on December 16 from 7:00PM to 9:30PM, the ugly Christmas sweater contest on December 17 and half-priced Java Jingle cocktails from December 29-31. Stay tuned to Little Sister’s Instagram for more details (@littlesisterto)!
Fan favourite cocktails are making their return, such as the Sleigh, Queen, Sleigh (Bombay East Gin, St Germain elderflower liqueur, lemon, winter spices, San Pellegrino grapefruit soda), the Feliz Navi-Zaddy (Cazadores Blanco Tequila, lime, blood orange, winter spices) and the Noggy and Nice (Bacardi 8yr Reserve Rum, Bacardi Spiced Rum, coconut eggnog, eggnog syrup).
New additions to the cocktail menu this year include the Ugly Christmas Sweater (Angel’s Envy Bourbon, Gingerbread Liqueur, Campari, winter spiced vermouth, salted caramel, Biscoff molasses, orange bitters, gingerbread bitters), the Mrs Claus’ Martini (Screwball Peanut Butter whiskey, raspberry liqueur, Kahlua, Christmas flavoured espresso, peppermint dust), the Jingle Juice (Grey Goose Vodka, spiced apple sortilege, spiced cranberry, apple, lemon, pomegranate, brut sparkling), the Christmas Spiced Apple Sangria (Bacardi Spiced rum, brown butter Bacardi 8yr rum, apple brandy, white wine, citrus cordial, christmas spiced tea, spiced syrup, ginger beer), and the Polar Colada (Bacardi 8yr rum, Bacardi Caribbean Spiced Rum, lime, coconut rum, pineapple, chai tea, winter spices, coconut milk).
Little Sister’s full food menu will be available during Java Jingle, including the grilled Balinese spiced lamb satay, rendang spiced beef croquettes, Semur Java (Javanese spiced braised beef short ribs) and Ayam Lombok (sticky sweet and spicy glazed chicken with roasted squash).
And if kitschy mugs and floating oversized Santa’s aren’t your jam, think of it as a tropical getaway where the Balinese spirit of hospitality will keep you warm and jingling all the way.
Reservations for Java Jingle are highly recommended. Guests can reserve time slots HERE for Portland St. and HERE for Yonge St.
And that’s a wrap! What a wonderful TIFF this was! We’re quickly going to drop a line to say thank you to all of you for your amazing support, and also the generosity of our partners at the Festival who make it all possible for us! Also so grateful to our Team of Contributors: David Baldwin, Amanda Gilmore and Nicholas Porteous for their awesome reviews.
We’re crawling past the finish line and straight to the sauna for some overdue rest and relaxation. We were at it every single day of the Fest.
Our Official Partners
CP24 – For a 15th year in-a-row, we were a subject matter expert on films and star sightings at TIFF at the widely-watched news network, which also streams worldwide for free on their website CP24.com. In case you missed it, here’s a couple appearances we did:
HONDA CANADA – We were thrilled to continue our long-standing partnership with our friends at HONDA CANADA, allowing us to travel in style this TIFF in the 2024 Passport Trail Sport. In addition to getting us there every day safe and efficiently, it also served as a quiet oasis for us to take a quick nap, collect our thoughts and do our posts privately. So grateful for this powerful machine.
STARBUCKS CANADA – Starbucks Canada has been there for us for several TIFFs. So grateful to be fuelled by their Fall Menu selections, keeping us awake! While our fave always will be the Pumpkin Spice Latte, their Apple Crisp Nondairy Chai, Iced Caramel Apple Cream Latte, Baked Apple Croissant and Raccoon Cake Pops also are must-tries! Thrilled to give away gift cards to our Readers and Followers this TIFF, who were following our journey.
NIKON CANADA – We were thrilled to use the Nikon Z-30, a superb compact mirrorless camera with a range of lens options. We shot with a 50-250mm lens, helping us reach that bit closer to the stars. While we shoot on the go a lot on our phone, nothing beats the clarity and precision of actual camera on the red carpet!
OEB BREAKFAST CO. – Hands down, one of our favourite Brunch spots in the City, with two locations in Toronto. Two of our lucky Readers and Followers got to win gift cards to enjoy for themselves their greatness! They also now are an offcial TIFF Hospitality Partner too.
MINAMI TORONTO – Minami are an official TIFF Hospitality partner and did you know our queen Cate Blanchett was spotted there having lunch? There is no higher endorsement for their elevated, sophisticated Japanese fare. One of our Readers and Followers won a $100 gift card to enjoy a meal here.
LITTLE SISTER – With two beautiful locations in Toronto, this marriage of Dutch and Indonesian cuisine, with a phenomenal drink list is pure innovation. One of our Readers and Followers also won a $100 gift card to enjoy a meal.
SANDBANKS WINERY – Hailling from Prince Edward County, Sandbanks Winery were a perfect way to wind down after this feverish dream of a Festival. Their Sparkling Rosé is perfect for evenings and this time of year I find myself gravitating to a nice sweet Riesling!
ETIKET – The goal of this luxurious beauty and wellness boutique is to provide everyone with a personalized, educational and friendly experience offering results oriented skin care and treatment services, niche fragrances, and luxury beauty products. We got to enjoy a freshening right before the Festival and also near the end. While we’re a little sleepy on the inside, you cannot deny that we LOOK rejuvenated!
UNIQLO CANADA – We are a huge fan of Uniqlo‘s style, comfort and quality, so it made perfect sense to partner with them. For all our TV appearances, we sported Uniqlo and Uniqlo only. Clothing that makes our lives better.
Congratulations to Ashley Smart who won our TIFF ’24 Surival Pack, featuring goodies from our partners!
-$25 Starbucks Canada Gift Card
-$50 Gift Card to OEB Breakfast Co.
-$100 Gift Card to MINAMI Toronto
-$100 Gift Card to LITTLE SISTER Portland St.
-3 bottles of Sandbanks Winery wines
-1 Uniqlo Quilted Shoulder Bag
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Till next TIFF!
Mr. Will
We are so excited at all the possibilities the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival might hold. This is after all our first full-capacity TIFF in some time and some huge A-Listers and exciting emerging names will be here! We’ve seen all the roadblocks these past few years and it feels so good to know that nothing is standing in our way this time. This will be the TIFF that we all deserve!
We are delighted to announce to return of some of our longtime partners and new ones this year. TIFF ’24 runs September 4-14, 2024. The Team (David Baldwin, Nicholas Porteous and Amanda Gilmore) and I are thrilled to bring you our best coverage yet! New this year for us will be one-minute immediate reactions to some of the Festival’s key titles!
Team Mr. Will round-up their most-anticipated films of TIFF ’24. In what will finally be the TIFF we all deserve after many setbacks these past few years, it almost is a little tough to choose from a pool of so many great films!
1. THE SUBSTANCE
2. ANORA
3. MEGALOPOLIS
4. SATURDAY NIGHT
5. QUEER
TIFF ’24 is here and I am positively pumped for the 11 days of Cinema ahead of us. My top five must-sees are films I have not stopped thinking about since they were announced and can barely hide my excitement for finally being able to have them blasted into my eyeballs. Even looking past those titles, there is so much to see at this year’s Festival that even if they somehow miss the mark, I know there are dozens more that are going to outdo every single one of my expectations. This year’s crop of films is shaping up to be an all-timer, so get ready for the best time of the year. Fingers and toes crossed that the Scotiabank Escalator does not fail us!
1. MEGALOPOLIS
2. FRIENDSHIP
3. THE LIFE OF CHUCK
4. THE BRUTALIST
5. UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE
I’m thrilled for TIFF ’24 to be my first as an accredited member of the press, because it offers a MASSIVE trove of potential cinematic goodness. If I had to narrow my list of most anticipated movies down to five, and I do, I would start by giving a shout out to Matthew Rankin‘s Universal Language. After experiencing his absolutely cuckoo bananas debut, Mackenzie King “biopic” The Twentieth Century in IMAX at TIFF ’19, I’m ready to see absolutely anything with his name on it. Next up, Andrew Deyoung‘s Friendship. I’m a fan of Deyoung‘s short-form collaborations with Kate Berlant and John Early (check out “555” on Vimeo). On top of that, I cannot resist the potentially explosive comic chemistry between Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd. Although The Life of Chuck is another Stephen King adaptation from Mike Flanagan, it may represent a fun tonal departure for the two masters of terror, as Tom Hiddleston tumbles backwards through his life. The Brutalist is Brady Corbet‘s followup to his relatively unseen debut gem Vox Lux, which included one of Natalie Portman‘s best performances. It’s a three-and-a-half-hour period piece featuring Adrien Brody and Felicity Jones as Laszlo and Erzsébet Toth, who escape the Holocaust to make their way in America. Finally, Megalopolis is a long, long, longgggg gestating project of Francis Ford Coppola that he financed with his own (roughly) $135 million. Though word of mouth isn’t exceptionally positive, it promises to be a singular and completely unrestrained vision from a legendary Filmmaker. You will not find big swings like this every year.
(in alphabetical order only)
ANORA
BABYGIRL
THE BRUTALIST
HERETIC
SATURDAY NIGHT
It’s already that time of year again! TIFFmas has arrived and this year packs a punch! After the strikes in Hollywood last year, TIFF just wasn’t the same. But this year, it will be in full swing and the films selected reflect it! There are so many names both behind and in front of the camera that’s making me anticipate a slew of great films. It’s been hard to narrow it down to only five. But below are my five most anticipated of this year’s Fest. I chose them because the talent involved and the stories being told are all unique from the next yet have gripped me since hearing about them!
1. ANORA
2. QUEER
3. SATURDAY NIGHT
4. NIGHTBITCH
5. BABYGIRL
We’ve already had the joy of seeing one of TIFF ’24‘s hottest tickets following all the buzz of its Palme d’Or victory at Cannes. ANORA is masterful storytelling, with a sublime breakthrough performance from its star Mikey Madison. Luca Guadagnino can do no wrong in my books, hence I am ecstatic that his latest, QUEER will be at the Festival. Addes bonus that it stars Daniel Craig. Anyone who knows me, knows that I adore SNL, so it should come as no shock I’m ecstatic Jason Reitman‘s telling of the late night staple gets its own origins story! And will this finally be Amy Adams‘ year? The six-time Oscar nominee is back after a hiatus with NIGHTBITCH, which has her convinced she is turning into a dog. Here for this. BABYGIRL received tons of praise in Venice, propelling it up my list with queen Nicole Kidman doing what she does best, embodying complex women and their intimate struggles.
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We would like to thank your supporters and partners for the Festival this year! What a star-studded group!
HONDA CANADA – We are thrilled to continue our long-standing partnership with our friends at HONDA CANADA, allowing us to travel in style this TIFF! We will be piloting the Passport Trail Sport – a gorgeous five-seater midsize SUV with an amazing combined fuel economy of 11.3 litres/100 km, running on a 3.5-litre, 24-valve, Direct Injection, SOHC, i-VTEC® V6 engine, at 280 horsepower. Fit for the fall, its seating is a black leather orange contrast!
STARBUCKS CANADA – Starbucks Canada have been there for us for several TIFFs and the Festival in a way for us has always been synonymous with their main character, a warm Pumpkin Spice Latte. But have you tried their Apple Crisp Nondairy Chai, Iced Caramel Apple Cream Latte, Baked Apple Croissant and endearing Raccoon Cake Pop? Readers and followers will get a chance to win some Gift Cards throughout the Festival. Be following our channels for more!
CP24 – For a 15th year in-a-row, we will be a subject matter expert on films and star sightings at TIFF. Stay tuned for our upcoming appearances on Southern Ontario’s most-widely watched news station! It streams worldwide for free on their website CP24.com. For now, we are appearing Labour Day in the 11 AM timeslot and Thursday, September 5, 2024 in the 8 AM timeslot!
NIKON CANADA – We are thrilled to be using the Nikon Z-30, a superb compact mirrorless camera with a range of lens options, made especially for creators, vloggers and streamers want. Crisp, clean 4K video will make our content pop more than ever! Can’t wait to show you our captures!
OEB BREAKFAST CO. – This is one of our favourite Brunch spots in the City and simply, our lives are better since they’ve come out east! Now with two locations in Toronto, their new partnership with TIFF as an official hospitality sponsor, also comes timed with new Fall menu items exclusive to Toronto for now, with additional cities to follow. More here.
MINAMI TORONTO – Situated right across from the excitement at TIFF Lightbox, this is a refined Japanese dining experience, chic and ambient for lunch or dinner. And their cocktails are sublime! You must try their world-famous Aburi (torched) Sushi and they just recently launched Sunday Afternoon AYCE Japanese BBQ. Book your tickets now here. Minami are an official TIFF Hospitality partner.
LITTLE SISTER – With two beautiful locations in Toronto – one within walking distance from all thr star-studded action on Portland St. – this very popular hotspot showcases a marriage of Dutch and Indonesian cuisine, with a phenomenal drink list. Dishes are made with authentic, imported herbs and spices. The perfect spot for an intimate dinner or casual drinks. More here.
SANDBANKS WINERY – Located in scenic Prince Edward County, Sandbanks Winery are a huge success story having launched in 2003 – just as I was a sorta newbie at TIFF – and very quickly have propelled to the upper echelon of Canadian wineries with offerings now readily available at LCBOs, a part of the ARTERRA Wines family. More here.
ETIKET – Everyone has different beauty needs and Etiket‘s goal is to provide everyone with a personalized, educational and friendly experience offering results oriented skin care and treatment services, niche fragrances, and luxury beauty products. In addition to an oustanding selection of products, Spa services also are available at their Toronto The Well location, now open. Etiket will be keeping our face fresh throughout the Festival and helping curating an olfactory experience for us.
UNIQLO CANADA – Not only are we a huge fan of Uniqlo‘s style, comfort and quality, this is our first TIFF collaborating with the globally-adored Japanese clothier. Fall is our favourite season and we cannot wait to wear some pieces from their latest collection at some of our appearances and snaps with the stars! Their round quilted shoulder bag is touted as the must-have accessory of the season! It stores everything!
Now for the even more exciting stuff! Keeping with our annual tradition, one lucky follower will be getting our amazing TIFF ’24 Survival Pack which includes:
-$25 Starbucks Canada Gift Card
-$50 Gift Card to OEB Breakfast Co.
-$100 Gift Card to MINAMI Toronto
-$100 Gift Card to LITTLE SISTER Portland St.
-3 bottles of Sandbanks Winery wines
-1 Uniqlo Quilted Shoulder Bag
Value: $400 CAN
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Little Sister Portland is excited to announce the latest addition to Toronto’s vibrant brunch scene! Enjoy a weekend brunch at Little Sister Portland every Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 3pm. Get excited about a menu with an array of flavours to add to your weekends!
Enjoy the Indonesian Breakfast dish complete with nasi goreng topped with sunny side up eggs, accompanied by savoury elements like rich peanut sauce, crispy shrimp chips, and tangy pickles. For those seeking a unique brunch item, the Balinese spiced lamb burger is a showstopper. Juicy, tender lamb is expertly spiced, and served on a toasted bun. See the full menu below.
Brunch menu:
The Indonesian Breakfast $22
Nasi goreng, satay ayam, peanut sauce, shrimp chips, pickles, two sunny side up eggs
Tomato Sambal & Eggs $19
Poached eggs in fresh tomato and red pepper sambal, cilantro, grilled sourdough
Steak & Eggs $34
Grilled flank steak, two fried eggs sunny side up, corn hash, fresh chili sauce
Fried Chicken & Waffles $23
Indonesian fried chicken, spiced waffles, pickled chilis, gula java syrup
Bacon & Eggs $23
Grilled smoked pork belly, fresh chili sauce, pickled red onion, pineapple slaw, corn hash, two fried eggs sunny side up
Waffles & Fruit $19
Spiced waffles, tropical fruit salad, coconut whipped cream, gula java syrup
Lamb Burger & Fries $24
Balinese spiced lamb burger, curry ketchup, lettuce, pickled coleslaw, fries
Mushroom Toast & Eggs $22
Rendang mushrooms on grilled sourdough, two poached eggs, arugula salad
Sip and savour with unique beverage offerings! Kick off your day with a Breakfast Margarita, infused with marmalade – because who says you can’t have a margarita for breakfast? Or, enjoy a 90 minute bottomless mimosa special, with the usual juice pairings (and one unique surprise addition)! See the full beverage list below:
Brunch Beverages:
Breakfast Margarita $19
Patron silver, triple sec, pineapple, chili, mint, lime, breakfast marmalade
Indo Citrus Sangria
Single – $18
750ml Carafe – $55
St. Germain, limoncello, coconut liqueur, white wine, watermelon, lychee, coconut lemonade
It’s All Gone Peach Tong
Single – $18
750ml Carafe – $55
Dillon’s melon gin, peach liqueur, citrus cordial, cucumber, mint, peach black tea
Kintamani Rum Punch
Single – $18
750ml Carafe – $60
Bacardi tropical rum blend, house rum blend, passion fruit liqueur, mango, hibiscus red berry cordial, caribbean tea blend, angostura bitters
Electric Lemonade
Single – $18
750ml Carafe – $55
Grey goose citron, blue curacao, blue raspberry, chamomile ginger tea, citrus cordial, lemonade
House Mimosas
Single – $12
Bottomless (90 minutes) – $40
13 street sparkling brut/brut rosé
Choice of juice: lychee cactus pear, orange, grapefruit
Caesars Classic $15
Grey goose, worcestershire, clamato, tabasco, garnishes
Caesars: Auntie Pickles Big Dill Energy $17
Dill and jalapeno infused hendrick’s gin, cucumber and dill pepper sauce, green tabasco, house pickle brine, worcestershire, clamato, house pickles
Espresso Martini House Classic $18
Absolut vodka, kahlua, espresso
Espresso Martini: Double Double $18
Altos reposado tequila, screwball peanut butter whiskey, kahlua, berry dust, espresso
Non-Alcoholic Beverages:
Balinese Jamu Juice $13
Fresh turmeric, fresh galangal, ginger, honey, lemon, lime
Muy Bueno $13
Pineapple chili mint, lime cordial
Lychee Spritz $13
Lychee cactus pear, lemon cordial, sparkling water
To experience the rich, vibrant flavours of Indonesia right here in Toronto, reserve your seat here! For more information, follow Little Sister on Instagram @littlesisterto.
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