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During the lovely Toronto summertime, our family created a new tradition where we have appetizers and drinks on the patio on Friday evenings after work. By the end of the busy work week, we’re tired and may not have seen each other at all! Friday evenings on the patio are a great chance to relax, catch up, and gear up for the equally-busy weekend!
Southern Accent is just off Bloor Street in Mirvish Village, a neighbourhood that includes the iconic Honest Ed’s, as well as art galleries, vintage stores and restaurants.
The restaurant specializes in Cajun and Creole cuisine, meaning that we get to sample tasty treats like hush puppies, gumbo, jambalaya, and blackened fish or chicken. They offer bourbon tastings, and even a tasty green cocktail called Gator Bait. To shake things up a bit, they also put a Cajun spin on a Quebecois favourite, poutine.
Our lovely server Wendy told us that Southern Accent is celebrating its 30th anniversary, and to mark the occasion, they are releasing a cookbook. Tomiko and I are planning to order one. Drop by or email the restaurant to get your own!
Southern Accent is a Cajun and Creole restaurant, and they offer psychic readings as well!
Whoops, we devoured the bruschetta before we could take a photo! Above is the aftermath.
The baked garlic was sweet, soft and mellow – served with feta cheese, olives and bread.
The calamari was so good, we ordered a second plate!
We ordered a salad with arugula, endive and pineapple. Delish!
Mmm, sweet potato fries with chipotle mayonnaise.
Blackened chicken livers, served with garlic toasts and lemon beurre.
We ordered all three desserts, including the pecan pie. ‘Nuff said.
The sweet potato brownie, which is also gluten free.
The comforting but decadent bread pudding with a boozy bourbon caramel sauce.
Southern Accent
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