IWFS & Elm Tree Restaurant, Tuesday May 14 2019, 6:30 PM

What a Gem!  The dinner and wines were superb.  The service exemplary in a warm friendly atmosphere. I slid into the kitchen and was greeted with open smiles and a team dedicated to the task.  A marvellous meal ensued.  Marcel, as usual, dug into the IFWS wine cellar and produced some stunning wines closely matched to the menu and the likes of which you will never have again; thus, the advantage of being a member of the IWFS Toronto.  

We are so lucky top have Marcel who is so knowledgable, charming, an affection-ado of wine and is in a position to regal the Members with intimate wine stories.  Thank you Sir!

For those of you that missed this evening I have cobbled together a short vignette of the Event at the ELM:

https://gopro.com/v/zPl9mdO3Q7o8B

Tues, May 14, 2019
The Elm Tree Restaurant (https://theelmtree.ca/our-gallery/)
43 Elm Street, Toronto, ON
Reception 6:30 pm
IWFS Members:  $140, Guests:  $160

(https://theelmtree.ca/our-gallery/)

A little Gem.  The Elm Tree is a family-run modern Mediterranean restaurant. Using fresh and high-quality products, the menu focuses on using familiar ingredients and providing high-quality food. It is ranked among Trip Advisor’s top 10 Toronto restaurants and has a Certificate of Excellence from the review site.

6:30 pm – Reception
Reception
Canapes Selection Du Chef
   2016 Eric Louis Sancerre

1^stCourse
Charred Octopus
Black garlic, grated tomato, gremolata, iberico chorizo salsa, olive, potato chip
   2006 Jaffelin Pernand-Vergelesses &
   2000 Bouchard Père et Fils Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru Les Lavières

2^nd Course 
Beef Carpaccio Tonnato
Cured egg yolk, manchego, pickled shallot, pine nut pesto
   2008 Cousiño-Macul Lota

3^rdCourse 
Cornish Hen
Garlic chips, onion puree, peas, tarragon, wild mushrooms
   1996 Joseph Drouhin Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru Les Serpentières

4^thCourse
Pistachio Mascarpone Cream
Fresh berries, lemon curd, pistachio streusel
   Cuperly Champagne Cuperly Brut Grande Reserve NV