My wife and I had dinner last week at Nexus Fine Foods in downtown Brampton. It’s a new place, not open to the public yet (at least as of last week), being opened by a long-time client of ours as part of a new venture.
We’ll be developing the website and were invited to take part in a “vendor meal”.
I’m not terribly familiar with Brampton, but the restaurant seems to be located right in the heart of downtown Bramption, with a couple of theatres right across the road.
Formerly a Greek restaurant, the space has gone through some significant, and rather lovely redecorating, and while it wasn’t quite finished yet, the place is looking good. New walls, new floors, new seats, new bathrooms – all the things you need to turn a greek restaurant into a fine dining establishment – and there is a place for a grand piano (I understand there will be live music on weekends), and a beautiful 200+ gallon saltwater aquarium, with an assortment of brightly coloured fish swimming about (I inquired - they’re not on the menu).
A cool part of the evening was watching them feed a huge black & white striped eel. Previously we’d only seen a head hiding in the rocks, but when the food came out so did he, all 2 – 3 feet of him.
Dinner was nice. We had a cheese/phylo pastry thingy as an appetizer (light and appetizing), a nice salad, and then a decent sized steak. Desert was a rich chocolaty thing that was almost too chocolately for me.
They had 6 beer taps, 3 of which were active, serving Oakville’s own Cameron beers. I managed a glass or two of the Cream Ale, the Auburn Ale, and the Dark, all very nice, with the Auburn Ale having a surprising amount of flavour (one fellow at my table described it as “robust”) – it reminded me of some of the beers we used to brew at Select Brewing back in university days.
Anyway, when they’re open, I’d recommend checking them out. With the theatres across the road it should make for a nice evening.
Simon
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Pat // September 15, 2008 at 7:21 pm |
Saturday night.
I had the privilage to have dinned and been entertained at a very new Hot Spot in Brampton.
Being greeted at the door by a very charming and courteous gentleman was just the beginning.
The decor is elegant.
The piano bar had just the right choice of music. some up tempo and some soft and romantic.People passing by were drawn in by the sound of the music.
Our meal started with the house Wine and 2 appetizers. Crab Cakes and scallops wrapped in prosciutto. Wow.
One of the the cheffs special was
Rack of Lamb . topped with creamy potatoes and julian vegetable.Garnished and served with a mouth watering sauce. Absolutely delightful .
Finishing off our meal was the Nexus Special Coffee.
Its a secret recipe.
Come and try it. You won’t be disappointed.
Elaine // October 2, 2008 at 10:06 pm |
would have been nice to have a Menu of the dishes you serve
stwsim // October 2, 2008 at 10:18 pm |
Hi Elaine.
You should see that appearing on their website in the next couple of days.
Simon
Mary // October 6, 2008 at 9:55 am |
I was in last week and have a few observations. Don’t expect your patrons to pay for your pricy design choices. $24.00 for Atlantic salmon. Come on! The same dish is available at any number of Brampton restaurants for far less money. I was told there was no house wine and had to settle for a $12.00 red. Slick looking but poorly laid out and cold with all of the stone and silver. One of the owners came by and struck me as a bit arrogant. Long wait at the door started the experience and pleasant but complaining wait staff finished the experience.