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Harlem Restaurant wows the crowd

  Stephanie Dickison/for Metro Toronto

Pork Hocks ($17.95)


Published: December 16, 2009 10:58 p.m.
Last modified: December 16, 2009 11:07 p.m.
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Harlem Restaurant
7 Richmond St. E.
416- 368-1920
www.harlemrestaurant.com

Rating: **** 1/2
Dinner & drinks for 2: $55

Top 10 reasons to love Harlem

1. Food inspired by the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s. ’Nuff said.

2. Everything on its menu evokes a certain image of what it will be.  When it arrives, it’s something completely different.  Except here it is a good thing and we are not at all disappointed.

3. The place is jumpin’ with laughter and good times. When’s the last time you had fun at a restaurant?

4. Don’t worry about calories here — Indulge and enjoy!

5. Its appetizers are superlative. Even the Beet & Mango Salad ($9) is velvety.

6. Everyone seems to order Southern Fried Chicken ($16.95).  It’s as sinful and dazzling as you imagine.

7. Generous portions mean you’ll go home satisfied.

8. It’s not often you can order Pork Hocks ($17.95).  Don’t pass up the opportunity. They are soft and chewy and completely, decadently, heart-cloggingly delightful.

9. Everything is a la carte, so sides are extra.  The Collard Greens ($6.95) and Mac & Cheese ($5.50) are perfect comfort food for this winter weather.

10. They have a long bar upstairs where you can sit back and enjoy live soul, jazz and R&B acts.

Dining out


Pioneer Celebration
On Sunday, dine as the pioneers did at Black Creek Pioneer Village. Dig into a traditional Christmas dinner at their Historic Brewery Restaurant. Choose a soup, turkey or vegetarian pasta and dessert. Seatings are at 2:30 p.m.  and 5:00 p.m. Tickets are $41.51/adult, $22.58/child. Go to www.blackcreek.ca for info.

Tea Time
Till Jan. 3, you can enjoy Holiday Tea at C5 Restaurant. $30 gets you a choice of savouries such as Chickpea Blini with Fig & Feta Cream or Mini Black Truffle Quiche along with sweets. Pay $35 and you’ll get a glass of Sparkling Wine included. The menu’s online at rom.on.ca. Call 416-586-7928 for reservations.

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