A - May 02, 2023
Dinner Group A met on Tuesday, May 2, at La Vinia, a Spanish restaurant at
2350 Lakeshore Blvd W. Besides host Bob Weese, the group included Bob
Martin, Bob's sister-in-law Kathy Baxter, Ken and Joyce Foxcroft, Peter
Delves, and Roy Hicks. Absent were Don and Brenda Gibson, who were in
Saskatoon visiting a daughter, and Joyce Delves, who was in England visiting
a sister.
La Vinia is a fairly small restaurant and the place was full the night we
were there. Street parking, normally readily available, was more difficult
than usual (perhaps because Cirque de Soleil was just a few blocks to the
east). The food was great -- a wide variety of tapas (small plates), soups
and salads, several different paellas, and tempting desserts (including a
delicious "fried milk"). Some of us also enjoyed the extensive wine list or
a glass of beer. The discussion was, as always, stimulating.
Bob Weese
E - April 19, 2023
The name Sorsi e Morsi stands for "sip and bite". Group E thoroughly enjoyed the dinner. The selection was ample, the service excellent and the food very tasty and served hot.
Attending were John and Anne Allan, Victor and Mary Fornasier, Stu and Judy Hutcheson and the hosts Paul and Diane Walters.
The location on Dundas Street near Burnhamthorpe has been occupied by a restaurant for many years. It was formerly known as Oregano and was affiliated with a Cooking School nearby. The current owners are keeping up the excellent tradition.
The seafood pasta was popular with the group. It had a delicious sauce.
The trattoria is recommended for other groups.
Attached is a photograph of the group, courtesy of Victor Fornasier.
