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What’s on the menu at Goldie, a new two-storey cocktail bar with a chef from Lavelle

By Renée Suen| Photography by Renée Suen
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What's on the menu at Goldie, a new two-storey cocktail bar with a chef from Lavelle

Name: Goldie Contact: 619 King St. W., 416-214-3180, goldie.ca, @goldie.ca
Neighbourhood: King West Previously: Candyland Owner: Reza Abedi (Trademark Hospitality Inc.) Chef: Romain Avril (Lavelle)

The drinks

Cocktails of the classic kind, and signature drinks developed by bar manager Jake Dolgy (Good Fortune, Frings) using premium booze. In addition to a selection of digestifs, there are international red and white wines available by the glass or bottle, and fancy-schmancy champagne from brands like Louis Roederer and Piper-Heidsieck. There’s bottle service in the upstairs lounge, but there’s a minimum spending amount (however if you’re willing to throw down $5,900 for a bottle of Remy Louis XIII, then that shouldn’t be an issue).

What's on the menu at Goldie, a new two-storey cocktail bar with a chef from Lavelle
Empire State: Bulleit rye, Boulard calvados, Amontillado sherry, PX sherry, cinnamon, brown sugar, lemon, egg white and crabapple bitters. $16.

 

What's on the menu at Goldie, a new two-storey cocktail bar with a chef from Lavelle
Velvet Veneer: Grey Goose vodka, coconut, banana, pineapple, lime, cranberry bitters, and finished with butterfly pea flower (to simulate the look of a sunset). $16.

 

What's on the menu at Goldie, a new two-storey cocktail bar with a chef from Lavelle
Milk and Honey: Johnnie Walker Black, Drambuie, Amontillado sherry, milk liqueur, cherry bitters. $16.

 

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What's on the menu at Goldie, a new two-storey cocktail bar with a chef from Lavelle
Skinny Dip: Hendrick’s gin, house-made spruce tip liqueur, green chartreuse, lime, celery bitters. $16.

 

What's on the menu at Goldie, a new two-storey cocktail bar with a chef from Lavelle
Desert Rose: Tromba blanco, Capo Capo, Cocchi Rosa, lime, Palermo bitters. $16.

 

What's on the menu at Goldie, a new two-storey cocktail bar with a chef from Lavelle
Classy AF: Tanqueray gin, jasmine, apricot, Louis Roederer brut, Lem-Marrakech bitters. $16.

 

What's on the menu at Goldie, a new two-storey cocktail bar with a chef from Lavelle
Whisky Highball: Suntory Toki Whisky, genmaicha tea syrup, Manzanilla sherry. $15.

 

What's on the menu at Goldie, a new two-storey cocktail bar with a chef from Lavelle
Even more spirits stocked in Goldie’s back bar. 

 

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The food

Refined bar snacks that include oysters, cheese and charcuterie boards, veal tartare, lobster poutine, duck confit wontons and B.C. rockfish ceviche. There are also a few desserts (olive oil cake, grapefruit givrée, and a peanutty chocolate bar) to satisfy any late-night sugar cravings.

What's on the menu at Goldie, a new two-storey cocktail bar with a chef from Lavelle
Fried green tomatoes served with sriracha aïoli, and topped with a pea shoot salad and Asiago cheese. $12.

 

What's on the menu at Goldie, a new two-storey cocktail bar with a chef from Lavelle
Fried duck confit wontons on miso mayo, topped with green onions and purple shiso. $10.

 

What's on the menu at Goldie, a new two-storey cocktail bar with a chef from Lavelle
Falafel are topped with garlic yogurt and pickles, and finished with sumac and mint. $12.

 

What's on the menu at Goldie, a new two-storey cocktail bar with a chef from Lavelle
B.C. rockfish ceviche is prepared with citrus, avocado and jalapeño, then topped with popcorn. $15. (Fish may change depending on availability.)

 

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What's on the menu at Goldie, a new two-storey cocktail bar with a chef from Lavelle
Lamb meatballs glazed with a harissa emulsion, and served with cucumber raita and mint. $13.

 

What's on the menu at Goldie, a new two-storey cocktail bar with a chef from Lavelle
These chicken drumettes are Avril’s version of honey-garlic wings. They’re served with a blue cheese sour cream. $14.

 

The space

A whole lot of velvet went into outfitting this 200-year-old townhouse. A more-relaxed cocktail bar takes up the first floor, while upstairs, there’s a moodier lounge equipped with its own DJ booth and bar, plus a private room that can accommodate up to 35 guests for tastings or parties.

What's on the menu at Goldie, a new two-storey cocktail bar with a chef from Lavelle
This is the first-floor lounge.

 

What's on the menu at Goldie, a new two-storey cocktail bar with a chef from Lavelle
And again.

 

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What's on the menu at Goldie, a new two-storey cocktail bar with a chef from Lavelle
And one more time.

 

What's on the menu at Goldie, a new two-storey cocktail bar with a chef from Lavelle
Here’s the upstairs lounge.

 

What's on the menu at Goldie, a new two-storey cocktail bar with a chef from Lavelle

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