While we're generally happy to indulge our inner Martha Stewart, we realize that part of being a good cook is knowing when to make a reservation.
Which is why when we're hankering for a home-cooked meal (but aren't in the mood to cook one) we're heading to Grace.
We immediately feel right at home with the warm cream walls, vintage photos and comfy banquettes. Except our home doesn't come with a wine-list prepared by renowned sommelier (and owner) Lesle Gibson and dishes from Susur ex-pat Chef Dustin Gallagher (or waiters, come to think of it).
With the first bite of the earthy asparagus salad (with mini purple potatoes, olives and egg, $10), we're happy to have left the cooking to the pros. And after deliciously rich and creamy house-made mushroom gnocchi ($16), we’re tempted never to set foot in a kitchen again.
Mains like perfectly flaky chicken pot pie ($24) and moist bbq short ribs ($24) have us sold on Grace's soul food. And by the time dessert rolls around― warm apple tart with cinnamon ice cream and whisky caramel and a clever assortment of gourmet cookies with organic milk – we’re left with just one question: When can we move in?
Grace Restaurant
www.gracerestaurant.ca
503 College St. (at Euclid)
416-944-8884