Lawrence

"There’s a hush when you step into Mile End’s Lawrence, the small bistro and wine bar counterpart to sibling restaurant Larrys around the corner. We love sitting at the counter to watch the chef-owner cooking and plating purposefully in plain sight. The tasting menu is the way to go at Lawrence, with pairings: wines lean natural, with a good mix of Québec, Ontario, and French. (Their skin contact list usually features some nice Austrian options, too.) The commitment to whole animal butchery is strong here—get the chicken liver and heart double raviolo and an astonishing tarte tatin dessert with local Cru Berger cheese and guanciale. photo credit: Alison Slattery" - Ivy Lerner-Frank

"The crew behind Lawrence and Boucherie Lawrence found a sweet spot in 2016 with this easygoing, day-to-night cafe/wine bar. Larrys is open for an English-style breakfast at 9 a.m. all week (except Mondays), slinging scones with jam and clotted cream, roasted tomatoes, and a spectacular breakfast sandwich. Come nightfall, it’s all about the breadcrumb-topped mackerel spaghetti, albacore ceviche, beef tartare, and lovely seasonal veggie plates — and, of course, the wine. No reservations. No tipping." - Valerie Silva

"The crew behind Lawrence and Boucherie Lawrence found a sweet spot in 2016 with this easygoing, day-to-night cafe/wine bar. Larrys is open for an English-style breakfast at 9 a.m. all week (except Mondays), slinging scones with jam and clotted cream, roasted tomatoes, and a spectacular breakfast sandwich. Come nightfall, it’s all about the breadcrumb-topped mackerel spaghetti, albacore ceviche, beef tartare, and lovely seasonal veggie plates — and, of course, the wine. No reservations. No tipping." - Valerie Silva

"Keaton Ritchie, the general manager and wine director at Mile End sister restaurants Larrys and Lawrence, comments on the challenges of reopening during the presence of more transmissible COVID-19 variants and the lack of plans to inoculate restaurant workers." - Valerie Silva

"Lawrence and Larry’s have traded spaces. Big brother Lawrence is now running seven-course prix fixe dinners in the smaller Fairmont space, while Mile End favourite Larrys has reimagined itself as a takeout and delivery spot with a larger square footage. Small plates are still prominent, but now so are burgers, slung seven days a week. Craving the Larrys breakfast sandwich? They still got it, plus everything from albacore ceviche to an entire rhubarb, cardamon, and pistachio tart, all available for takeout or delivery online." - Ivy Lerner-Frank