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Richtree Marketplace's Chicken To Go, Oh No

Posted by Staff / Posted on December 6, 2006

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Since my quick chicken fix from Pusteri's, I have been on the hunt for the best bbq chicken to go.

I see restaurants and grocery stores offering specials for chicken meals all the time, but really, they can't all be good... actually, I know they are not all good.

This time, I pick up my chicken fixin' at the Richtree Marketplace on the corner of Bayview and Don Mills. I have also been to the Eaton Centre, BCE place and College Park locations... which all have the same menu.

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Although the chicken is not one of their signature dishes, for around $15 you can get a whole chicken, a box of veggies and some roasted potatoes.

You get what you pay for.

Although the chicken is moist, it lacks any flavour other than the typical salt and pepper. It made me want to reach out for some ketchup. The veggies and potatoes are doused in oil and simply overcooked.

I highly doubt I will be returning... and so the hunt continues.


P.S. I've got an after dinner sweet tooth, so I picked up a slice -- or square -- of their tiramisu. After one bite, it was in the trash.

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Richtree Marketplace

305 York Mills, Unit 19
416-445-1555

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12 Comments

Bart / December 6, 2006 at 10:39 am
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The best chicken (roasted + bbq) I've ever had was from this Portuguese place a few doors down from the Caldense Bakery on Dundas near Ossington. A whole chicken costs 9 bucks and it's well worth it.
safari / December 6, 2006 at 11:04 am
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2 things.

No such intersection of Don Mills & Bayview

and If any Montrealers are on this blog. Is there any portuguese BBQ chicken that can compare with Jano's on St. Laurent. I can taste it on my tongue a year later.
Jeremy Wilson / December 6, 2006 at 11:25 am
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Some of the best takeout I've had is a little place around the corner from King and Atlantic in Liberty Village. The sauce is to die for.
Jack / December 6, 2006 at 11:31 am
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A whole soy chicken at T & T is only $6.99 sometimes even $5.99... moist and juicy..
Natalie / December 6, 2006 at 11:37 am
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Jeff / December 6, 2006 at 12:23 pm
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I believe the intersection is Bayview and York Mills
Jonathan / December 7, 2006 at 03:07 am
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For me, one potent little "Solo" container -- whip together longevity, quality and nostalgia, serve hot out of foil bag -- this discussion begins and ends with O Churrasco on St. Clair. The grilled is actually the best thing, <a href="http://www.chowhound.com/topics/314785";>some argue</a>, but I still have, er, a tender place for their rotisserie bird. Salty, moist ...<a href="http://www.sonia-portuguese.com/text/comparison.htm#Superlativo%20II";> e barato.</a>
And yes indeed, addictive lil' potato balls.
Michelle / December 13, 2006 at 10:29 am
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Damn, this group sure does know its chicken. I have had Churrasco on St. Clair...but it has been a while...will have to go back and review...

T&T? Never had theirs...on the wish list.
Michelle / December 13, 2006 at 10:30 am
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Damn, this group sure does know its chicken. I have had Churrasco on St. Clair...but it has been a while...will have to go back and review...

T&T? Never had theirs...on the wish list.
Lily / August 5, 2008 at 04:08 pm
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some of the best chicken was from this little place on the Lakeshore in Etobicoke ... was good ... it's two doors down from Sitting Around Eating BonBons which carries organic and fair trade fudge and truffles and a bunch of other delish treats.
gristle / March 14, 2011 at 10:16 pm
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This place is called Richtree because this place is like a money tree for the rich assholes who own it. What's with the mandatory tip/service charge for the COMPLETE LACK OF SERVICE! Uninspired food + shitty rude service = Richtree. I'll never eat here again.
foodpoisoningvictim / May 21, 2011 at 09:34 am
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Never ever again am I going back to the Bayview and York Mills location. I ordered the rosti plus pork loin 2 days ago and been diagnosed with food poisoning. The food was cold and greasy.....and they didnt even give me the right change.

I am not impressed with this place, it is expensive and does not serve fresh/ safe food. Ive been puking, having massive headaches and non stop diarrhea.

For your own's sake, do not go to this place.

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