Bellea M.
Yelp
I had the chance to dine twice more at The Table since my initial review and I have to say that the last two experiences have been wonderful.
In February, we celebrated the birthday of a friend. She was very excited and over the moon to dine here. We had eight at the table and they tailored the menu to her tastes. The food was as perfect as it could be. The printed menu also acknowledged her birthday, a very nice touch! Each course was beautifully presented and delicious.
A few days before our scheduled dinner, I packaged a box of hoshigaki (dried persimmons) and gave them to Chef Darren, asking if they could incorporate them into the menu. These were special because I had dried them myself. They are also a favourite treat for the birthday girl. I gave the kitchen free reign to use them however they saw fit, and keep the rest for themselves to enjoy. I was so pleased with what they did. It was the simplest presentation - stuffing them with a soft cheese and walnuts - the combination was a perfect marriage of textures and flavour, letting the persimmon shine through.
Two months later, we had the good fortune of being invited to dinner by our friends to acknowledge an event that happened a year prior. Once again, Chef Darren did not disappoint. Using seasonal and locally sourced ingredients, his palate comes through in every bite. Pastry Chef Yooni's ethereal, gluten-free desserts were also a lovely way to end the meal - on a sweet note that you want to linger just a little more.
Dining here three times within six months gave me the opportunity to get to know Chefs Darren and Yooni a little and see their passion for food and creativity. They are both very personable and delightful people. You can tell that they truly enjoy what they do.
Thank you both for the amazing food and dining experience, you guys rock!