Before or after a performance at The Sony Centre check out Real Mo-Mo’s. It can be found across the street from the Sony Centre for Performing Arts – think European, relaxed and delicious. Be sure to grab a special discount off your food/drink receipt when you show your Sony Centre for Performing Arts ticket before or after your show! A perfect way to stretch your dollar, feed you and your guests and keep the good energy flowing!
Monique and her team do the most gorgeous High Tea. It is probably the best deal in the city. Offered daily between 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. for $30 (for two people) you will be fed Speculaas, Dutch stroop wafel, selection of cakes and a scone with fruit compote and butter, Cucumber and tzatziki sandwich, Dutch chicken curry salad sandwich, smoked salmon & goat cheese brioche and Dutch bitterballen. Make it a Cream High Tea (add two glasses of Pink Prosecco).
We swooned over the Dutch chicken curry salad sandwich which was fresh, tasty and fragrant. It was filling and not too strong that it took over the flavours from the other goodies on the tier tray. I wish I could eat a bowl of this as a midnight snack some nights.
The smoked salmon & goat cheese brioche was just as exquisite. It even came with a bit of attitude and flair in presentation with an onion cutting waving us a hello upon entering our mouths. The smoked salmon was luscious and clean. The goat cheese brioche just melted in one bite. The sizing in the portions was grand and not typical for High Tea fare.
The most decadent savoury item was the Dutch bitterballen with mustard. Who knew such a tasty little item the size of a ping pong ball would be so flavourful and curious. How did the meat stay so lush in the deep fried ball, we wondered?
For our tea choice, we went for the traditional Earl Grey leaves to linger upon and enjoy with our casual conversation. We loved the glassware tea service. It was modern and very Dutch in its clean lines. Throughout the meal we would stare up at the crown moulding ceiling, lavender walls, comfy furniture and natural wood.
For some quick additions to the High Tea we ordered Mo-Mo’s Tibetan Dumplings which were crispy vegetable dumplings with mango chutney. Think lil packages stuffed with mushroom, ginger and cabbage. We loved the mango chutney which had touches of tamarind in each bite.
Moving on, we tried out the Down Under Sliders which consisted of (wait for it) grilled kangaroo, caramelized onions, granny smith apple, creamy brie, homemade beetroot jam on buttery brioche buns. Talk about a surprise and indeed something different. We were told by Monique, the owner, that the kangaroo is ordered in advance from the butcher and is certainly unique in flavour. We were not disappointed. It was certainly a rich experience. The beetroot jam would be a perfect ally for a Sunday in bed with tea and toast.
Another win was the Bison Burger. Think Goat cheese, pickled red onions, mustard aioli, tomatoes served on a warm soft pretzel bun. The Zucchini Spears were the perfect addition. The batter was crisp, not oily and awesome to crunch on in between sips of tea and laughter. The hot cross bun styles made us smile and hugged the burger. The Bison Burger was satisfying, tender but pretty heavy for a High Tea addition.
As we carried on with the sweets portion of the meal we tucked into the Speculaas, Dutch stroop wafel, scone with fruit compote and butter with ease. Light, fairy like and decadent.
As Monique says, ‘ The hospitality at Real Mo-Mo’s is not profit-driven, but rather, focussed on establishing meaningful relationships with our clients. With this, and additional luxury of delicious brunches, lunches and dinners carefully prepared for them, I am certain that my guests will feel right at home at Real Mo-Mo’s.’
Don’t forget to visit Real Mo-Mo’s during Winterlicious in Toronto from January 27 – February 9, 2017.
Bonne Appetite!
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