Sunday, 8 May 2011

Pan on the Danforth (Greek cuisine on Danforth & Pape)

I know - this is not in Agincourt, but thought it was still worth sharing. Went with my family to celebrate Mother`s Day and we all ordered from the Panfest Lunch menu - a fixed price of $19 for a choice of appetizer, entree, dessert.

Date/time of visit: Sat May 7, 2011 2:00pm
Food: Very good! Ordered from the Panfest Lunch menu. Website states that it is Hellenic fare - I suppose is differs slightly from the typical Greek food you`d find at Mr. Greek.
Service: Fantastic! The fellow that served us was an older man who was obviously having fun with his job. When he delivered the waters, he called it uzo. :) Pretty refreshing service in this day and age. They could rename this place the ``Very Friendly Greek``
Portions: Very good portions - not too much or too little - plenty for me - I didn`t even finish my appetizer and I took half my entree home. But keep in mind I`m a petite lady.
Cost: $19 for prix fixe Panfest Lunch menu - prices are posted to the website menus.
Atmosphere: Very cozy and pleasant and inviting. Casual. The decor was interesting - interesting artwork, light fixtures etc. A small but nice place to take your family, friends. Check out the Gallery on the website.
Other info: http://www.panonthedanforth.com This is downtown so yeah, you will probably have to pay for parking . As it was 2:00pm, the place was not very busy but still had some tables filled. No waiting required to be seated.

Ate:
Triology Of Spreads (Vegetarian)
A Combination Of Taramosalata, Humus, And Tirokafteri
Served With 3 wonderfully warm and soft Pita Bread.

- This was really nice. 

Exohiko
Cured Chicken Breast With Onions, Sweet Peppers, Mushrooms, And
cream Cheese, Slowly Cooked To Develop Meltingly Tender Flavor,
wrapped In Phyllo Pastry, Served With Baby Greens.

- I expected more than one layer of phyllo but it was still good - Really nice, lightly creamy sauce! Looking forward to eating the leftovers with rice later. 2 others of us had the lamb on orzo in tomato broth which looked really good. The bifteki (ground beef) entree - well, it was kind like meatloaf, so I would not recommend that one, only cuz it is not that interesting.

Loukoumades
Honey Balls Topped With Distilled Greek Honey
served With White Chocolate Mousse.
 

- Really really sweet. They are kinda like those Indian dessert balls but not as dense. A little too sweet for me, but I do not have a sweet tooth. I probably would have done better with the rice pudding or creme caramel. Or baklava--my sweet tooth temporarily grows in for this one!

Note: Paid for 2 hours parking at the green P (about $4) south of Danforth on Pape. Made it back just in time.