The Sycamore in German Village is the first new concept from the folks behind the popular Harvest Pizzeria. They turned the former Sycamore Cafe, a grungy dive bar in the heart of the neighborhood, into a stylish hang-out with a killer kitchen.
Rather than pizzas, The Sycamore offers pub fare that pairs nicely with the classic cocktails and reasonably interesting wine and beer lists. There is a small selection of vegetarian items on the menu, but most of the options are delicious.
The veggie burger, in particular, was a standout. The patty was quinoa, chickpeas, carrots and greens, topped with grilled mushrooms and onions with white cheddar, lettuce, tomato, mustard and house-cured spicy pickles with a subtle bite. The patty crumbles easily, but it delivers layers of flavor. The garlic and herb-tossed fries are great, and the malt vinegar aioli adds a rich, sweet accent to them.
The guacamole, on the other hand, added little to the Mexican staple. The chips were greasy, and the dip needed more avocado and cilantro and less radish and tomato.
Other vegetarian menu items include papas rajas and wild mushroom tacos and a mixed grilled vegetable plate.
The wine list skews heavily toward the New World. There are excellent beers by the bottle and on draft with a number of local choices.
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yummy.
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Anne and I had dinner here earlier this summer and loved it. She had the same quinoa/chickpea burger with avocado and really enjoyed it. Good options for meat eaters too with the open-faced beef cheek poutine-style sandwich.
Yum!
The whole menu is excellent, yes. If they would quit opening awesome restaurants in this town that I have to eat at, I would probably eat here every week.
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