Introducing: Gaslight, a new neighbourhood local on Bloor West
Introducing: Gaslight, a new neighbourhood local on Bloor West
Name: Gaslight
Contact Info: 1426 Bloor St. W., 647-402-9728
Previously: Zocalo
Neighbourhood: Junction Triangle
Owners: Megan Jones (Reposado) and Tim Pritchard (Communist’s Daughter), who have a combined 26 years of experience in the hospitality industry
Chefs: Head chef Michael Greer and consulting chef Garth Legree, the former chef de cuisine at The County General and current executive chef at Little Anthony’s
The Food: Gaslight is more bar than restaurant, so the menu focuses on stuff that’s easy to nibble with a drink in hand—mainly sandwiches and snacks. Still, the short list includes some interesting options. “Poi boi” pierogies are stuffed with shrimp and chorizo, and broccoli poutine is served under a blanket of gruyere cheese sauce and pickled jalapeños.
The Drinks: This is one of the few places in Toronto where a complicated cocktail (house-made this, infused that) still costs around ten bucks. A couple house wines and over a dozen regional craft beers are also available, and the back bar stocks a sizable collection of quality tequilas and whiskies.
The Place: Owners Jones and Prichard gave the space a been-there-forever feel by replacing concrete floors with hardwood, and outfitting the room with cozy booths and church pews.
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- <b>Gaslight</b> took over the space at 1426 Bloor West, near Symington. (It used to house a bistro called <b>Zocalo.</b>) Co-owner <b>Megan Jones</b> had her eye on the spot for ages, and was thrilled when it finally came on the market.
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- Introducing: Gaslight
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- Like any good neighbourhood bar, the room has a warm, lived-in look.
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- Owners Jones and Prichard painted the mural themselves.
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- Cinnamon swizzle sticks!
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- PEI Mussels are flavoured with white wine, butter and herbs de Provence ($10).
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- Poutine’s healthy when there’s broccoli in it, right? (Just don’t mind the bacon and gruyere cheese sauce.) Also in the mix: pickled jalapenos, chives and caramelized onions ($8).
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- “Poi Boi” pierogies are stuffed with shrimp and chorizo and served with a “secret sauce” ($11).
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- The bar stocks a sizable collection of quality whiskies and tequilas.
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- There's also a “daily punch” special. The hibiscus-margarita punch (pictured left) blends tequila, Cointreau and cinnamon–all spice syrup with hibiscus tea, lime juice and salt ($25).
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- The Chanel No. 11 is a twist on a gin martini made with herb-infused Lillet Blanc ($11).
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- It may not be patio weather now, but this fenced-in area will be a great neighbourhood addition come spring.
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Name: Gaslight
Contact Info: 1426 Bloor St. W., 647-402-9728
Previously: Zocalo
Neighbourhood: Junction Triangle
Owners: Megan Jones (Reposado) and Tim Pritchard (Communist’s Daughter), who have a combined 26 years of experience in the hospitality industry
Chefs: Head chef Michael Greer and consulting chef Garth Legree, the former chef de cuisine at The County General and current executive chef at Little Anthony’s
The Food: Gaslight is more bar than restaurant, so the menu focuses on stuff that's easy to nibble with a drink in hand—mainly sandwiches and snacks. Still, the short list includes some interesting options. "Poi boi" pierogies are stuffed with shrimp and chorizo, and broccoli poutine is served under a blanket of gruyere cheese sauce and pickled jalapeños.
The Drinks: This is one of the few places in Toronto where a complicated cocktail (house-made this, infused that) still costs around ten bucks. A couple house wines and over a dozen regional craft beers are also available, and the back bar stocks a sizable collection of quality tequilas and whiskies.
The Place: Owners Jones and Prichard gave the space a been-there-forever feel by replacing concrete floors with hardwood, and outfitting the room with cozy booths and church pews.
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Love this place! So cozy – the bar that I would love as my neighborhood local – too bad it’s not in my neighborhood!