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).
Empire State: Bulleit rye, Boulard calvados, Amontillado sherry, PX sherry, cinnamon, brown sugar, lemon, egg white and crabapple bitters. $16.
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.
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.
Fried green tomatoes served with sriracha aïoli, and topped with a pea shoot salad and Asiago cheese. $12.
Fried duck confit wontons on miso mayo, topped with green onions and purple shiso. $10.
Falafel are topped with garlic yogurt and pickles, and finished with sumac and mint. $12.
B.C. rockfish ceviche is prepared with citrus, avocado and jalapeño, then topped with popcorn. $15. (Fish may change depending on availability.)
Lamb meatballs glazed with a harissa emulsion, and served with cucumber raita and mint. $13.
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.
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).
[caption id="attachment_444349" align="aligncenter" width="1593"] Empire State: Bulleit rye, Boulard calvados, Amontillado sherry, PX sherry, cinnamon, brown sugar, lemon, egg white and crabapple bitters. $16.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_444359" align="aligncenter" width="1593"] 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.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_444354" align="aligncenter" width="1593"] Milk and Honey: Johnnie Walker Black, Drambuie, Amontillado sherry, milk liqueur, cherry bitters. $16.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_444344" align="aligncenter" width="1593"] Skinny Dip: Hendrick’s gin, house-made spruce tip liqueur, green chartreuse, lime, celery bitters. $16.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_444343" align="aligncenter" width="1593"] Desert Rose: Tromba blanco, Capo Capo, Cocchi Rosa, lime, Palermo bitters. $16.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_444342" align="aligncenter" width="1593"] Classy AF: Tanqueray gin, jasmine, apricot, Louis Roederer brut, Lem-Marrakech bitters. $16.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_444353" align="aligncenter" width="1593"] Whisky Highball: Suntory Toki Whisky, genmaicha tea syrup, Manzanilla sherry. $15.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_444341" align="aligncenter" width="1593"] Even more spirits stocked in Goldie’s back bar. [/caption]
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.
[caption id="attachment_444357" align="aligncenter" width="1593"] Fried green tomatoes served with sriracha aïoli, and topped with a pea shoot salad and Asiago cheese. $12.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_444360" align="aligncenter" width="1593"] Fried duck confit wontons on miso mayo, topped with green onions and purple shiso. $10.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_444351" align="aligncenter" width="1593"] Falafel are topped with garlic yogurt and pickles, and finished with sumac and mint. $12.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_444352" align="aligncenter" width="1593"] B.C. rockfish ceviche is prepared with citrus, avocado and jalapeño, then topped with popcorn. $15. (Fish may change depending on availability.)[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_444355" align="aligncenter" width="1593"] Lamb meatballs glazed with a harissa emulsion, and served with cucumber raita and mint. $13.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_444348" align="aligncenter" width="1593"] These chicken drumettes are Avril’s version of honey-garlic wings. They're served with a blue cheese sour cream. $14.[/caption]
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.
[caption id="attachment_444345" align="aligncenter" width="1593"] This is the first-floor lounge.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_444346" align="aligncenter" width="1593"] And again.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_444347" align="aligncenter" width="1593"] And one more time.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_444358" align="aligncenter" width="1593"] Here's the upstairs lounge.[/caption]
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