• MTL\\
    • Downtown\\
    • Plateau\\
    • Old Montreal\\
    • Mile End\\
    • Griffintown\\
    • NDG\\
    • St Henri\\
    • West Island\\
    • Westmount\\
    • Laval\\
  • Canada\\
    • Montreal\\
    • Toronto\\
    • Vancouver\\
  • USA\\
    • New York\\
    • Chicago\\
    • San Francisco\\
    • Seattle\\
  • International\\
    • Barcelona\\
    • Hong Kong\\
    • Kyoto\\
    • Nagano\\
    • Madrid\\
    • Marrakech\\
    • Obuse\\
    • Osaka\\
    • Paris\\
    • Singapore\\
    • Taipei\\
    • Tokyo\\
  • Best Of\\
    • Best Ice Cream Montreal\\
    • Best Ramen Montreal\\
    • Best Coffee Toronto\\
  • Snacks & Street Food\\
  • Events\\

The Gabardine Toronto

Posted By Alex Chinien Jul 11 2011 · 0 comments · Dining Out

Gabardine

The Gabardine is tucked away in the heart of the 9 to 5 Bay Street jungle, underneath a construction awning canopy and next to a 7-11. Once inside, time all at once slows down and you will be standing in a gastropub minus the pretension. Alison Mackenna, one of the founding staff (along with Katherine Rodrigues and Chef Rodney Bowers), welcomed me in and kept friendly company all evening.

On tap, there is a choice of Sapporo, Okanagan Spring Pale Ale, Sleeman’s Original and Blanche de Chambly. I started with a pint of Sapporo and the Rabbit Rillette with Sour Cherries, Pickled Green Beans, Rhubarb Jam and toast. The Rillette was well balanced with the cherries, whose sour taste complimented the sweet rhubarb jam.

I was advised that the house favorite main dishes were the pulled pork burger and the black cod. Having had a burger already that day I went with the Brined Pork with Polenta and Vincotta. I can’t stress enough how delicious and perfectly cooked the pork tasted along with a bite of creamy polenta and vincotto. I soon ordered a Okanagan Spring Pale Ale which I had tried a few times before in Montreal at Lawrence.

For dessert, Alison tempted me with the second last slice of Banana Cream Pie with Crème Fraiche and burnt Toffee Sauce. Although I had difficulty finishing this because I was so full, it was a perfect balance of sweet banana cream with burnt tones from the toffee and sour from the crème fraiche.

The prices are extremely reasonable and the bar also boasts an extensive Libations menu.

Gabardine
Gabardine
Gabardine
Gabardine
Gabardine Interior
Gabardine Interior
Gabardine Interior
Gabardine Interior
Cocktail Menu
Cocktail Menu
Dinner Menu
Dinner Menu
Dessert Menu
Dessert Menu
Libations
Libations
Sapporo on tap
Okanagan Spring Pale Ale
Okanagan Spring Pale Ale
Rabbit Rillete with Sour Cherries, Toast, pickled beans and Rhubarb Jam
Rabbit Rillete with Sour Cherries, Toast, pickled beans and Rhubarb Jam
Roasted Brined Pork with Creamed Polenta and Vincotta
Roasted Brined Pork with Creamed Polenta and Vincotta
Banana Cream Pie with Crème Fraiche and Burnt Toffee sauce
Banana Cream Pie with Crème Fraiche and Burnt Toffee sauce
Life Lessons
Life Lessons


View Larger Map
The Gabardine on Urbanspoon

  • Email
  • Tweet

Tags: Bay Street, Dinner, Gastropub, Pie, Polenta, Pork, Rillette, Toronto.

Related Posts

    • Crawfish, Corn, Potatoes
      B&C Seafood Restaurant New Orleans
      Jul 20 2015 · Dining Out · 0 comments

      We spent the morning in Vacherie, touring the Oak Alley and Whitney plantations for two vastly different experiences. Oak Alley...

    • Whole Roast Chicken, Sticky Rice, SP Sauce
      SP Chicken Chiang Mai
      Apr 12 2015 · Snacks & Street Food · 0 comments

      Chiang Mai is heralded by food critics and top chefs as the holy mecca of Thai food. After watching Anthony...

    • China Poblana Torta
      La Torta Gorda San Francisco
      Nov 30 2014 · Dining Out, Snacks & Street Food · 0 comments

      We recently headed to SF for a short getaway from the city. Not only was the weather perfect in SF,...

    • Sea Urchin
      Swan Oyster Depot San Francisco
      Nov 02 2014 · Dining Out · 0 comments

      Dead and gone to seafood heaven. That’s what happened to us when we visited Swan Oyster Depot in SF a...

    • Pizza Assortment
      Cafe Parvis Montreal
      May 24 2014 · Dining Out · 0 comments

      Cafe Parvis is the newest addition to the Furco – Buvette Chez Simone family. In the same way its’ siblings...

    • Tendon, Tripe, Rare Beef, Eye of Round Beef Pho
      Pho Tien Thanh
      Apr 13 2014 · Dining Out · 0 comments

      Frequently referred to as “that other pho spot on Ossington” by Torontonians, Pho Tien Thanh holds its own in a...

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

  • Pages

    • Blog Home
  • Categories

    • Best Of (2)
    • Dining Out (235)
    • Downtown (26)
    • Events (14)
    • Get Basted (14)
    • Griffintown (7)
    • Home Cooking (5)
    • International (3)
    • Laval (3)
    • Mile End (8)
    • NDG (3)
    • Old Montreal (21)
    • Plateau (20)
    • Snacks & Street Food (73)
    • St Henri (4)
    • West Island (13)
    • Westmount (3)
  • Meta

    • Log in