Introducing: Buna’s Kitchen, a homey new lunch counter in the Entertainment District
Introducing: Buna’s Kitchen, a homey new lunch counter in the Entertainment District
Name: Buna’s Kitchen
Neighbourhood: Entertainment District
Contact Info: 388 Richmond St. W., Unit 5B, 647-342-5506, facebook.com
Previously: Sido Shwarma
Chefs/Owners: George Brown alums Grace An and Taylor Heon met in culinary school and opened a catering company together, Food Parade, before going the brick-and-mortar route with Buna’s.
The Food: Owners An and Heon are determined to bring old-fashioned home cooking to the downtown core. (Buna is Hungarian for “grandma”). The short menu includes sandwiches (pulled pork, duck confit), poutines and salads, plus a daily changing pasta special. On one visit, it’s bolognese; on the next, it’s fettuccine in a simple marinara sauce.
The Drinks: Boylan organic sodas, coffee from Balzacs, organic teas and hot chocolate.
The Place: The industrial space has a grab-and-go counter, booth-style seating and a handful of stools. There are some charming design details, like faux-leaded windows (the effect is achieved with stickers) and a “living wall” bursting with fresh basil and mint.
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- The restaurant is located at 388 Richmond Street, just east of Spadina.
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- Introducing: Buna's Kitchen
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- The industrial space is warmed up with bouquets of flowers and other pretty touches.
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- Owners <b>Grace An</b> and <b>Taylor Heon</b> are both George Brown alums.
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- The restaurant was designed by <b>Stacey Cohen</b> of <b>Interiors by Stacey Cohen.</b>
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- Kale and goat cheese quiche ($5).
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- The pulled-pork sandwich is made with beer-braised meat and topped with a cabbage-apple slaw. It’s served with green salad ($9.50) or potato-carrot salad ($12).
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- Duck confit is topped with a fried egg and served on a buttered bun with cranberry mayo ($12).
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- The pasta special changes daily. Here, it's fettuccine in a simple marinara sauce ($7).
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- Amaretto-raisin bread pudding ($3).
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Name: Buna’s Kitchen
Neighbourhood: Entertainment District
Contact Info: 388 Richmond St. W., Unit 5B, 647-342-5506, facebook.com
Previously: Sido Shwarma
Chefs/Owners: George Brown alums Grace An and Taylor Heon met in culinary school and opened a catering company together, Food Parade, before going the brick-and-mortar route with Buna’s.
The Food: Owners An and Heon are determined to bring old-fashioned home cooking to the downtown core. (Buna is Hungarian for "grandma"). The short menu includes sandwiches (pulled pork, duck confit), poutines and salads, plus a daily changing pasta special. On one visit, it’s bolognese; on the next, it’s fettuccine in a simple marinara sauce.
The Drinks: Boylan organic sodas, coffee from Balzacs, organic teas and hot chocolate.
The Place: The industrial space has a grab-and-go counter, booth-style seating and a handful of stools. There are some charming design details, like faux-leaded windows (the effect is achieved with stickers) and a "living wall" bursting with fresh basil and mint.
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