Restaurant review: The Westerly

The Westerly (413 Roncesvalles Ave.)

In search of a new West End brunch locale, we actually stumbled accidentally across this month-old addition to what is quickly becoming one of my favourite neighbourhoods for both restaurants and shopping. And the discovery was serendipitous indeed. Little did I know, the restaurant that  has been getting rave reviews for its dinner offerings, had just opened for brunch a week before! Inventive food, stimulating atmosphere and friendly service, The Westerly has it all.

Brie, bacon and avocado sandwich

Joe specifically requested I make him this sandwich after he completed the detox with me. I told him he could have anything, but he saw this on the cover of Toronto Life's Eating and Drinking guide and my loosely based version turned out to be an amazing and simple choice. I used ciabatta buns and spread a little apple butter on as well. Amazing brunch sandwich.

Tasty detox DIY brunch

After a party Saturday, I invited some friends over for Sunday brunch as it is much cheaper than those $14 breakfasts we pay for when we're hungover and want someone else to cook for us.