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9 Schramsberg Brut “Blanc de Blancs” 2009, Methode Traditionelle California
$105.00
10 Schramsberg Rose Brut 2007, Methode Traditionelle California
$112.00
11 Moet Chandon Brut Imperial, Epernay
½ Btl
$91.00
12 Joseph Sparkling Red, Australia
$105.00
13 Roederer Premier Brut, Reims
A memorable, full-bodied Brut with assertive, complex flavours and lingering finish.
$205.00
14 Veuve Cliquot Brut, Reims
A fine example of a dry sophisticated Brut. An elegant style with apple and butter flavours is well balanced by crisp acidity.
$150.00
15 Mumm’s Cordon Rouge Brut, Reims
Generous fruit flavours and rich texture give this bright soft Champagne a forward personality. Smooth in texture, ripe in flavours and difficult to resist.
$150.00
16 Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial, Epernay
Mouth filling mousse, ripe and concentrated fruit flavours with a slight sweetness
$162.00
17 Chapuy “Blanc de Blancs” Brut Reserve, Oger
½ Btl.
$102.00
18 Tarlant - Blanc de Blancs, “La Vigne D’Antan”, Epernay
$177.00
19 Tarlant Brut Rose, Epernay
$192.00
20 Drappier “ Blancs de Blancs” Millisime 2000 Grand Cru, Urville
$214.00
21 Moet & Chandon Imperial Rose, Epernay
$235.00
22 Barons De Rothschild, Brut-Reims
$240.00
23 Gosset Grande Rose, Ay
$270.00
24 Bollinger Rose 2002, Brut “La Grande Annee”, Ay
$455.00
25 Dom Perignon 2003, Epernay
$485.00
26 Cristal Brut 2002, Roederer, Reims
$745.00
27 Krug 1995 Brut, Reims
$1075.00
WINES OF EXCEPTIONAL VALUE
The following wines offer flavourful taste, indicative of the varietal at a great value
A. Cave Spring Riesling 2011, Niagara
$45.00
C. Pinot Grigio “La Lot” 2011, Peter Zemmer
$48.00
D. Nautilus Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Marlborough New Zealand
$67.00
E. Moscato D’Asti 2012, Massilino, Serralunga D’Alba
$66.00 (750 ml)
F. North 44 Chardonnay 2011, Niagara
$54.00
G. Pinot Gris 2010, Paul Zinck
$62.00
H. Kenwood Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Sonoma
Offers crisp citrus grapefruit with a hint of vanilla and spice.
$71.00
J. Pouilly Fuisse 2011, Domaine Thibert
$98.00
UNITED STATES - CHARDONNAY
40 J. Lohr Chardonnay “Riverstone” 2011, Arroyo Seco
$52.00
41 Castle Rock Chardonnay, Barrel Fermented, Central Coast 2011
43 Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay 2011, Russian River Ranches, Sonoma
$72.00
44 Lioco Chardonnay 2010, Sonoma (Organic)
$87.00
45 Stuhlmuller Chardonnay 2010, Alexander Valley
$97.00
46 Mer Soleil Chardonnay 2010, Barrel Fermented, Santa Lucia Highlands
$100.00
47 La Crema Chardonnay 2011, Sonoma
$110.00
48 Copain Chardonnay "Tous Ensemble" 2010, Anderson Valley
$123.00
49 Nichols Chardonnay “Edna Ranch” 2000, Edna Valley
$133.00
50 Hanzell Chardonnay “Sebella” 2009, Sonoma
$145.00
51 Neyers Chardonnay 2009, Napa (Organic)
$150.00
52 Robert Turner Chardonnay “Dutton Ranch” 2009, Russian River
$166.00
53 Darioush Chardonnay “Signature” 2008, Napa
$186.00
54 Stonestreet Chardonnay “Red Point” 2008, Alexander Valley
$202.00
55 Rudd Chardonnay “Bacigalupi” 2006, Russian River Valley
$285.00
56 Kistler Chardonnay 2010, Sonoma Mountain
$270.00
57 Ramey Chardonnay “Hyde” 2004, Napa, Carneros
$260.00
58 Kongsgaard Chardonnay 2004, Napa
$420.00
UNITED STATES - SAUVIGNON BLANC
101 Woodbridge Sauvignon Blanc, R. Mondavi 2012, Napa
$45.00
102 Kenwood Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Sonoma
Offers crisp citrus grapefruit with a hint of vanilla and spice.
$71.00
104 Tin Barn Sauvignon Blanc “Bennett Valley” 2008, Sonoma
$99.00
105 Groth Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Napa
$106.00
106 Cade Sauvignon Blanc 2007, Napa
$122.00
UNITED STATES - OTHERS
119 Whoa Nelly - Melon de Bourgogne 2001, Willamette Valley
$62.00
120 Conundrum 2012, California
$85.00
121 Breggo Pinot Gris 2011, Anderson Valley
$110.00
122 Darioush Viognier “Signature” 2010, Napa
$165.00
FRANCE - ALSACE
For centuries almost all Alsatian wines were blended; not until the beginning of the 20th century did Alsace start to produce wines from single grape varieties. Today the overwhelming majority of Alsace wines are Pinot Blanc (Klevner), Muscat, Riesling, Tokay d’Alsace (Pinot Gris), Gewurztraminer, and Pinot Noir (The only grape yielding rose or red wine in Alsace). Alsatian wines are characterized by forward fruit, rich and complex body and are flavourful in the mouth. Wines that match foie gras to a full variety of fish and seafoods.
149 "Gentil" 2010, Hugel
$51.00
150 Riesling “Tradition” 2009, Mittnacht Klack
$65.00
151 Gewurztraminer 2011, Pierre Sparr
$65.00
152 Pinot Gris 2010, Paul Zinck
$65.00
153 Pinot Gris “Charisma” 2008, Pierre Sparr
$68.00
154 Pinot Gris “Tradition” 2008, Hugel
$80.00
155 Riesling "Extrem" 2008, Pierre Sparr
$84.00
156 Riesling “OllWiller” ’98, Vieil Armand
$106.00
157 Gewurztraminer “Goldert” 2010, Grand Cru- P& P Zinck
In general, Italian white wines are known for their fresh, light and crisp character. The plentiful acidity matches dishes with rich, creamy textures
260 Pinot Grigio “La Lot” 2011, Peter Zemmer, Alto Adige
$48.00
261 Pinot Grigio 2011, Tiefenbrunner Alto Adige
$59.00
262 Muller Thurgau 2007, Peter Zemmer, Alto Adige
$65.00
263 Offida Pecorino 2005, Cocci Grifoni
$67.00
264 Mont Mes Cuvee Bianco 2010, Castelfeder, Mitterberg
$70.00
265 Soave Classico 2005, Pra, Monteforte
$72.00
266 Rosato 2004 Castello di Ama
$75.00
267 Al Poggio 2006, Castello di Ama
$90.00
CANADA - VINELAND ESTATE
The Niagara Peninsula, the north shore of Lake Erie and Pelee Island are in the northern hemispheres wine belt. Ontario vineyards, which produce over 80% of Canadian wine, lie in the same latitude as the Languedoc-Roussillon in France, the Chianti classico zone of Italy and Spain’s Rioja. The Ontario wine industry is over 130 years old, and recently has been winning gold medals at international competitions in Europe and the United States
1008 Chablis Chateau de Maligny “Le Carre de Cesar” 2010
½ Btl
$44.00
1009 Calera Viognier 2006, Mt. Harlan
½ Btl
$52.00
1011 Sancerre “Croix Au garde” 2011, Pelle
½ Btl
$54.00
1013 Cakebread Chardonnay 2010, Napa
½ Btl
$120.00
WINES OF EXCEPTIONAL VALUE
The following wines offer flavourful taste, indicative of the varietal at a great value.
V2. Valpolicella Classico “Essere” 2011, Cesari
$50.00
V4. Castle Rock Pinot Noir 2011, Mendocino
$58.00
V5. North 44 Reserve Cabernet/Merlot “Elevation” 2010, Niagara
$59.00
V6. Bogle Petite Sirah 2010, California
$67.00
V7. Bogle “Old Vines” 2010, Zinfandel California
$77.00
V8. Chianti Classico “Montegiachi Riserva” 2009, Cinughi de Pazzi
Lovely intense deep ruby colour with an elegant bouquet of ripe wild berries and spicy notes. Round on the palate with a generous finish.
$81.00
V9. Vacqueyras Cuvee des Deux Freres 2011, Chateau de Montmirail
Vacqueyras village was the second after Gigondas to be awarded its own appellation in 1990. Only half the grapes in a red Vacqueyras have to be Grenache, the rest are usually Syrah, Mourvedre and Cinsault, similar to appellation rules of Chateauneuf du Pape and Gigondas
$82.00
V10. Hamelin Bay Rampant Red (Shiraz/Cabernet/Merlot) 2009, Margaret River
Ripe with exuberant berry fruit and a distinctive fullness on the palate. Full body with a gorgeous finish.
$79.00
V11. Mt Rosa Pinot Noir "Black Saxon Range", Central Otago, N.Z. 2008
$102.00
V12. Amarone Classico 2008, Tedeschi
$120.00
V13. Clot de L'Oum "Saint Bart" Vielles Vignes 2004, Cotes de Roussillon
Organic with reason full fruit – no cloy – spice, earth and mineral balance. This Syrah/ Grenache/Carignan Blend has Cote Rotie - Character Made affordable * Prices
$130.00
RED WINES - ITALY- TUSCANY
Marked wines (*Asterisk) are super Tuscan (labeled Vino da Tavola) a class of superior wines made in Tuscany with blends that include other than Italian varietals or unorthodox blends
440 Chianti Colli Senesi 2011, Fattoria Casa Bianca
$48.00
441 Morellino Di Scansano Riserva 2007, Grillesino
$78.00
442 Chianti Classico “Montegiachi Riserva” 2009, Cinughi de Pazzi
Lovely intense deep ruby colour with an elegant bouquet of ripe wild berries and spicy notes. round on the palate with a generous finish.
$81.00
443 Bandinello 2008, Villa Di Geggiano, Bandinelli (Organic)
$85.00
444 Rigoloccio 2007, Cabernet E Alicante Maremma
$95.00
445 Al Passo 2007, Tolaini
$91.00
446 Il Bruciato 2009, Guado Al Tasso, Bolgheri
$115.00
447 Chianti Classico 2008, Castello di Ama
$125.00
448 Bellezza 2007 Castello Di Gabbiano
$135.00
449* Valdisanti 2007, Tolaini
$145.00
450* Alleanza 2005, Castello Di Gabbiano
$166.00
451 Brunello Di Montalcino, 2006 La Fortuna
$168.00
452 Brunello di Montalcino 2008 - Il Paradiso di Frassina
$192.00
453 Brunello Di Montalcino 2006, Pian Delle Vigne, Antinori (Unfiltered)
The Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes that make up the Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon blend are grown on two estate vineyards. The Cabernet Sauvignon is grown at the Oak Cross Vineyard in the Oakville district of Napa Valley, which is renowned for its Cabernet Sauvignon and produces wines that are full, lush and very elegant. The Merlot is grown at the Hillview Vineyard south of Yountville, where Merlot develops a wonderful earthy firmness that blends gracefully with the Cabernet from the Oakville District.
715 Groth Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve ‘94, Napa
Enormously complex, firm and tightly wound, with ripe, firm tannin and a wide range of rich concentrated flavours of cherry, wild berry, plum, cedar, coffee and spice. Shows remarkable finesse and polish. W.S. 96
$745.00
717 Groth Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve ‘96, Napa
$670.00
718 Groth Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve ‘97, Napa
$720.00
719 Groth Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve ‘98, Napa
$695.00
SILVER OAK
724 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Napa
$375.00
CAYMUS SPECIAL SELECT
Uncommonly rich and complex wine, densely coloured, plum, herb, spice and tea flavours supported by firm, thick and polished tannins. It spends three years in oak to achieve rich character.
749 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Napa
$230.00
750 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon Special Select ‘94, Napa
One of the finest yet made at Caymus. Thick, rich, full bodied, huge Cabernet Sauvignon with marvelously sweet tannin, well-integrated acidity and a blockbuster level of fruit. Lavishly oaked, black fruit filled Cabernet. A thrill to drink. R.P. 97
$830.00
751 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon Special Select ‘98, Napa
$625.00
752 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon Special Select 2000, Napa
832 Darioush Cabernet Franc "Signature" 2009, Napa
$210.00
833 Chateau St. Jean “Cinq Cepages’ 2008, Sonoma
$225.00
834 Palmina Vina Tavola 1998, Santa Barbara
$246.00
835 Cayuse Syrah “Cailloux” 2008, Walla Walla
$295.00
836 Arcadian Syrah “Stolpman” 2004 Santa Ynez Valley
$375.00
CANADA - VINELAND ESTATES WINERY
Vineland Estates Winery, known as “Ontario’s Most Picturesque Winery” is situated on the prestigious bench of the Niagara Escarpment, overlooking Lake Ontario. Producing great wines begins first in our vineyards, planted with noble vinifera varieties by wine maker, Brian Schmidt, who has taken Vineland Estates wines to international acclaim. In recent years, 250,000 new vines were imported from France along with some of the best wine making equipment in the world to help create a formula for success.
1169 Volnay "Les Champans" 2007, Premier Cru-Domaine de Montille
$350.00
1170 Gevrey Chambertin "Aux Combottes" 2007, Premier Cru-Domaine Dujac
$450.00
FRANCE - RHONE
1201 Barbabelle 2005. Marc Kreydenweiss, Costieres de Nimes (Biodynamic)
$68.00
1202 Cotes du Rhone Villages Reserve 2010, Vignobles David
$75.00
1203 Vacqueyras Cuvee des Deux Freres 2011, Chateau de Montmirail
Vacqueyras village the second after Gigondas to be awarded its own appellation in 1990. Although only half the grapes in a red Vacqueyras have to be Grenache. The rest are usually Syrah, Mourvedre and Cinsault similar to appellation rules of Chateauneuf du Pape and Gigondas.
$82.00
1204 "Le Voyage D'ulysse" 2009, Cotes Du Rhone Villages-Vignobles David
$105.00
1210 Chateauneuf de Pape 2010, Domaine Chante Perdrix
$114.00
1211 Saint Joseph 2009, Philippe Faury
$130.00
1212 Cotes Du Rhone 2005, Domaine Clape
$140.00
1213 Saint Joseph 2006, Alain Graillot
$140.00
1214 Crozes Hermitage “Domaine De Thalabert “2007, P.Jaboulet
$155.00
1215 Chateuneuf du Pape 2010, Valmont De Peronny
$182.00
1216 Cote Rotie “La Divine” 2004, J.L. Colombo
$205.00
1217 Hermitage “La Sizeranne” 2004, M.Chapoutier
$250.00
1218 Hermitage “La Chapelle” 2003, Paul Jaboulet Aine
North 44 has a manager who does not know how to listen to his customer. I called the restaurant the day before our dinner and was told clearly they charged $50 for bringing your own wine. I asked for confirmation that the charge is for three bottles of wine for my whole table. She went away and came back with a firm confirmation that it is for the three bottles of wines and the whole table. I am OK if the restaurant make a mistake and apologize, but NO. The manager went to an extend to deny and
Reservations were made 6 weeks ago as most restaurants are fully booked near Valentine's Day. However, North 44 was 1/2 filled.
Our coats were quickly taken, we were quickly escorted to our table which had wide comfortable upholstered chairs. The service was very good for the exception that our server was very soft spoken and I had to ask him to repeat the specials 3 times. I guess the noise level in the restaurant didn't help much. North 44 has some nasty acoustics going on. It was soooo loud inside - people talking over each other, etc. Definitely not a place I would want to go to for a romantic dinner.
On to the food. Appetizers ordered were the Soup of the day, Lobster Bisque with 'blah..blah..blah" (couldn't hear the waiter), Quebec Foie Gras with other stuff that sounded like a lot on the menu but actually looked like a stamp on the plate. $24.95 for a teeny sampling? Well, as small as the serving was, the taste was really good, as was the texture. And I don't like anything with a ducky/goosey flavour...so this dish was surprisingly quite good to me. The lobster bisque had bisque foam on the top that tasted like lobster water (yuck). The bisque was seasoned perfectly for me and had a hint of cinnamon. The slices of seared? lobster (?) inside the soup was a nice surprise. The serving size was generous... probably too generous for such a rich tasting soup.
Entrees ordered were seared BC halibut in banana leaf. It arrived with a side of barely warm basmati rice. Also ordered was the braised beef short rib 'rubbed with spiced cocoa rub & served with soft polenta.
The halibat was unwrapped at the table. It looked impressive enough until you looked closely and noticed the whole top of the halibut was covered in slivers of fresh ginger. The fish tasted like ginger and not much else. As if that wasn't bad enough, the halibut was overdone. Severely overdone. The basmati rice was bland and tasteless...and cold.
The waiter, when informed, replaced the halibut dish with a quick cook entree of grilled Ahi Tuna - which was grilled perfectly and had good flavours, albeit, again, portion size was extremely small for $42.95.
The braised beef rib dinner was what I found most disconcerting. When the plate was brought over, I thought they had brought me another appetizer. The serving was that small! I would put the meat portion at 4 oz (maybe) . It sat in the middle of a pool of creamy polenta that was as soupy as cream of wheat. But...it tasted good. I didn't detect any of the 'spiced cocoa rub' flavour in the meat, but the dish did taste good and probably would have tasted better if there was more of it and maybe a few sprigs of string beans or some kind of veg. 2 'sauteed' strips of red bell pepper does not count as veg.
For dessert we ordered the Chocolate Bomb and Kashmiri Chai Brulee. Dessert was disgustingly sweet but was also well balanced with the tart fruit coulis spread across the plates.
The only alcoholic beverage ordered was a Lipstick Martini or Martini Lipstick. It was okay.
I don't know if my expectations were too high for this restaurant or if it's because I am a true foodie and a great cook that I expect that when I go out to eat in a restaurant the food will be better than what I can cook myself. I found only a part of that to be the case.
If you can't cook good food at home and you do want good food to eat, then I would recommend North 44. But bring money. Lots of it cause their meals are not filling. If it weren't for the delicious black olive artisan bread and endless water refills, I would have gone home starving.
My wife and I went here for our 15th wedding anniversary and were not disappointed.
Everything we ordered was cooked perfectly and served exactly as we wanted it and when we were ready. We chose to have the waiter recommend different wines for each course by the glass and found the pairings excellent.
At dessert we chose to have a dessert sampler which was again..AWESOME and the waiter took the time to write Happy anniversary in chocolate sauce on the bottom of the plate..(nice touch). While certainly hi end it was worth every penny for such excellent service and fine food.
The food was the best quality i have ever had. The service is almost too good. The prices are quite high, but if you have the money, it is completely worth it. I will return as soon as i can afford it.
BEYOND DELISCIOUS- AMAZING-TASTE EXPERIENCE
EXCELLENT SERVICE, BEAUTIFUL INTERIOR, I WOULD DEFINITELY RETURN. IWOULD NOT SAY THIS IS A CASUAL RESTAURANT,BUT CERTAINLY TOP NOTCH
Tuna sashimi was utterly boring, and the only good thing about it was its creative presentation.
Lobster risotto tasted great, but was more of a soup, which was confusing. It was overly salty.
Gnocchi was perfect. Highly recommended if you must eat here, and we would have ordered the other gnocchi variant as a dinner plate, had we had the chance...
By the time we were finished our $130 appetizers and drinks, we were told they were no longer cooking dinner. I'm going to leave it at that.
We had an absolutely terrible experience here. Out waitress was rude and discourteous, as was the manager.
Try somewhere else.
Overhyped. Definitely. You notice people go there to be "seen". Yet, its location is not exactly in a part of town to be seen. Thus, making at least half of its patrons looking like they try too hard. If you want to be seen, go to Yorkville, more classy. If you want to savour your culinary taste, this is good, but certainly not the best. Service, however, is top-notch. Without the service staffs, I am quite certain its rating will drop.
There is no doubt this restaurant has the best services. Of my many trips to Toronto, its service remains one of the best in the city. However, as for food, I must say that I am disappointed year after year. In my visit last year, I started to notice that its menu is being "recycled". I had a habit of keeping a copy of the menu of restaurants I visited. I compared them on my trip this year & I noticed that there had not been any changes to the menu. It appeared that the chef removes a few items in the winter menu and replaces them with previous winter's menu. Maybe it is due to Chef McEwan spending more time in his other restaurants. However, for a restaurant to success, you must keep your "star" dishes but also keep in mind of "moving forward.". Hope my next trip to North 44 will not be disappointed.
If I could give the service an 11 out of 10, I would. This restaurant has become the yardstick to which I compare all others.
Yes, it was definitely expensive, but the service and the food was there. Not like some other restaurants in the city that charge very high prices but don't back it up with superior food and service.
Most definitely will go again.
Named after the city’s latitude, North 44 is known to Toronto and international diners alike for its unique dining experience and elegant surroundings. With a sophisticated, yet relaxed atmosphere, North 44 is a gourmet experience perfect for business professionals as well as social or romantic dinners. The Winterlicious menu includes North 44 soup (Jerusalem artichoke-parsnip puree, sun choke chips, sage and cumin-curry dust); lamb “two ways” – medium-grilled lamb chops and lamb shank ravioli with beech mushroom ragout, heirloom carrots and fresh thyme; and a cinnamon pear cake.
This is the original restaurant that chef Mark McEwan opened more than 20 years ago. Since then, he has opened an additional three restaurants and a gourmet grocery store, as well as becoming the head judge on the Food Network’s show, Top Chef Canada.
