Chef Kyle Deming and proprietor / shucker extraordinaire Patrick McMurray were already contemplating empty glasses of Guinness by about 1 p.m. today, under the festive black tents at Ceili Cottage (1301 Queen East, 416-406-1301). Naturally; they're celebrating the Guinness 250th anniversary. (What other occasion calls for black balloons?) You have until midnight to get down there today to drink a pint amidst the stepdancers and fiddle players.
Patrick was telling me about some of his ideas for the fall, including a skating rink where the patio is now, ice sculpting, and a glassed-in conservatory-style extension to the cottage that will offer almost as many seats as the patio when it gets cold. And I think he also said something about an ice-fishing hut, but I decided that might be the Guinness talking.
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Hi Sarah,
ReplyDeleteHave the food and service at The Ceili improved? I want to give the place another chance (we were there in August), but friends I went with the first time 'round refuse to go back. As a resident of Leslieville, I want a decent patio alternative to Stratengers.
Cheers,
Rob
I've had great experiences; just go before or after the busiest times.
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