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The Cadillac Lounge
I've been to the Cadillac Lounge many times to grab a pint and chill on their huge back patio, but it wasn't until recently that I sampled the food. The occasion? It was their 6th year anniversary party, but that was just coincidental. It also happened to be around dinner time and my friends and I were all famished.
I opted for the vegetarian curry ($8.95) and what arrived was a huge plate of green slop served on top of a bed of rice which had an eery resemblance to the Uncle Ben's 5 minute variety. (read: nasty)
The dish might have been saved had the green slop had some taste. But someone forgot to tell the chef to add some spices. Or any fresh ingredients.
The selections made by my friends were equally unsuccessful. Someone ordered chicken fingers and fries ($8.95) and described it as a low grade version of something you'd take out of the freezer at home.
The victim who opted for the poutine ($5.95) pointed out it lacked traditional cheese curds and instead dressed soggy and underwhelming (McCain?) fries in a pool of fake gravy and low grade mozzarella.
The whole experience was enough to swear me off their food menu forever. But I will go back for the patio and the drinks (if they'll have me).
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"So can you believe it when they sent me <em>bar food</em> At a <em>bar</em>! For shame!"
who eats at the Cadillac Lounge?
What I received was a sloppy joe served in a flour tortilla, covered in melted cheddar and cut in half like a wrap. Served with mixed greens and balsamic. How authentic ;)
The Rhino has much better beer and much cheaper too... and better food! A jug of Weisbier or Tankhouse Ale is about $10.50!
Question: Did anyone mention anything about the food not being good to any of the staff?
My take is this: If there's something wrong or just unappealing about your order, bring it to your server's attention and chances are, they'll try and accomodate you.
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Whoever said that Rhino is better is insane. Their food is *awful* (especially the calamari), and their service is even worse. They do have a decent beer selection but you have to order two or three at a time since it might take 20 minutes for them to bring it to your table.
I do have to say... I mean - order the vegetarian curry if you have to. But that's not exactly their specialty.
And - how can you suspect those of being mccain fries?
I had no problems with it. If you want gourmet food go to King West.
Bottom line, for a bar in Parkdale it's pretty good.
Caddy's personality is music and drinks with food if you're hungry. Staff generally rocks.
As per the previous post, if you think the food blows, speak up after the first bite.
quality, eh?
oh so social..