Canyon Creek's A Keeper
Canyon Creek Chophouse, Scarborough Town Centre
Yesterday (July 4th) evening Darlene, daughter Taryn and I went out with the Job (As in "Book of") family on a well earned and very anticipated night out. Taryn rides with the Job's daughter Sabrina so this was an occasion where the young ones (15 and 13 years) could entertain themselves while the adults muddled around in their own conversation. The evening went great since two very different discussions went on at the same table but everyone was happy.
The choice of venue was Canyon Creek Chophouse Restaurant located at the Scarborough Town Centre just off Progress Avenue.
Canyon Creek is part of SIR Corporation which has such establishments under its umbrella as Alice Fazooli's, Far Niente, Jack Astor's and Petit Four. This was my first time at Canyon Creek.
The establishment imparted a relaxed atmosphere which was perpetuated by the soft spoken but obviously competent host. We were seated and within seconds our waiter, Len, introduced himself. Shortly after our company arrived and Len proceeded to go through the menu and wine list making some good wine matching choices. The special of the evening was a three course meal with either salmon, fillet Mignon or pasta (penne) as the main entree. While the girls preferred to take on the special which at $25. was a bargain, the guys opted for the New York steak with mushrooms. I ordered a glass of La Palma Merlot a nice, round Chilean wine that would certainly meet the standards of the meat. The initial glass was served a bit too warm (most believe that room temperature for a red should be at today's standards but in actuality, the room temperature reflects that of the unheated homes of days gone by which is quite a bit cooler). After I pointed that out, Len restored my complete confidence by stating that he put a bottle of the La Palma on ice just in case! He was correct, I ordered that bottle. Amazing what a good waiter can do!
My steak was done to perfection and was tasty to the last ounce of protein. The wine had terrific plum, blackberry and raspberry flavours with a background of vanilla wood melded quite well with the medium rare tantalizing grilled flavour of the New Yorker. It was an enjoyable experience for both husbands. I believe that the others in the party also were impressed.
The one thing that I absolutely hate at some restaurants is the feeling that one has to eat and run when the meal is done. You did not get any such feeling at the Canyon Creek Chophouse. Actually it was the opposite. I could see that the evening was progressing and that many of the guests had left. The atmosphere though encouraged discussion and enjoyment but at no time did anyone give an impression that we had overstayed our welcome. We finally obtained the bill which came to about $300. for 6 persons. Very reasonable and excellent quality. I personally left feeling exceptionally satisfied and intend to go back!
Highly recommended. http://www.canyoncreekchophouse.com/ 430 Progress Avenue, Scarborough
416-296-1400
Yesterday (July 4th) evening Darlene, daughter Taryn and I went out with the Job (As in "Book of") family on a well earned and very anticipated night out. Taryn rides with the Job's daughter Sabrina so this was an occasion where the young ones (15 and 13 years) could entertain themselves while the adults muddled around in their own conversation. The evening went great since two very different discussions went on at the same table but everyone was happy.
The choice of venue was Canyon Creek Chophouse Restaurant located at the Scarborough Town Centre just off Progress Avenue.
Canyon Creek is part of SIR Corporation which has such establishments under its umbrella as Alice Fazooli's, Far Niente, Jack Astor's and Petit Four. This was my first time at Canyon Creek.
The establishment imparted a relaxed atmosphere which was perpetuated by the soft spoken but obviously competent host. We were seated and within seconds our waiter, Len, introduced himself. Shortly after our company arrived and Len proceeded to go through the menu and wine list making some good wine matching choices. The special of the evening was a three course meal with either salmon, fillet Mignon or pasta (penne) as the main entree. While the girls preferred to take on the special which at $25. was a bargain, the guys opted for the New York steak with mushrooms. I ordered a glass of La Palma Merlot a nice, round Chilean wine that would certainly meet the standards of the meat. The initial glass was served a bit too warm (most believe that room temperature for a red should be at today's standards but in actuality, the room temperature reflects that of the unheated homes of days gone by which is quite a bit cooler). After I pointed that out, Len restored my complete confidence by stating that he put a bottle of the La Palma on ice just in case! He was correct, I ordered that bottle. Amazing what a good waiter can do!
My steak was done to perfection and was tasty to the last ounce of protein. The wine had terrific plum, blackberry and raspberry flavours with a background of vanilla wood melded quite well with the medium rare tantalizing grilled flavour of the New Yorker. It was an enjoyable experience for both husbands. I believe that the others in the party also were impressed.
The one thing that I absolutely hate at some restaurants is the feeling that one has to eat and run when the meal is done. You did not get any such feeling at the Canyon Creek Chophouse. Actually it was the opposite. I could see that the evening was progressing and that many of the guests had left. The atmosphere though encouraged discussion and enjoyment but at no time did anyone give an impression that we had overstayed our welcome. We finally obtained the bill which came to about $300. for 6 persons. Very reasonable and excellent quality. I personally left feeling exceptionally satisfied and intend to go back!
Highly recommended. http://www.canyoncreekchophouse.com/ 430 Progress Avenue, Scarborough
416-296-1400
posted by Chuck Byers - Wine Consultant | 7:27 PM
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