Dessert Trends

Dessert Trends & Bistro 154 Harbord St 416 916 8155 Dessert Trends was always a favorite bistro. They closed for many months for a major renovation. It was always an attractive airy pleasant spot with superb food. I couldn’t wait to see what changes have been made. Wow! The renovation is unbelievable. It now features, marble walls, the most exotic light fixture, banquettes and a total new look. It is spectacular. Donald Duong is the chef/proprietor, He is a master baker. In fact he won an Olympics contest for his fantastic baking. Three of his masterpiece wedding cakes are on display when you enter the restaurant. A counter of the most beautiful tantalizing pastries grabbed your attention when you entered. The counter has now shifted to the side but believe me you cannot miss the display of those magnificent creative pastries. Donald does a large catering business and his pastries are famous at many elite functions in town. My faulty memory prevents me naming our beautiful server this evening. She was so sweet and attentive. She also is exquisitely beautiful. Her Italian Scandinavian heritage shows. She added much charm to an already spectacular place. The Prix Fixe menu is the best value in town. For $25.00 you can make a selection from many choices for a 3 course dinner. Daily Soup or Mushroom Soup are featured. I have tasted that creamy full flavored mushroom soup. Amazing. A House Selection of greens and vinaigrette is another option. Seafood or Vegetable Rolls is the other choice for the first course. Mushroom Papardelle is full flavored and a popular choice for the Prix Fixe. Bistro Sirloin Burger or Moules Friites are the other selections for the main course. Dessert is a must at this establishment. Chocolate Banana Pudding with Caramel Gelato, Chocolate Truffle Cake, Crème Brule or Two Scoops of House Made Gelato are the dessert choices. Three ladies were dining here on this evening. Every table was filled but it was not noisy. The Bistro Sirloin Burger is served on a brioche bun with onion jam, house pickles and frites. The meat was of top quality and the flavor was excellent. It was a very generous serving. A tasty gourmet treat.($14.00) One guest was not too hungry and ordered the Onion Soup.($8.00) It was a meal. The melted cheese on top was plentiful. Apparently the flavor was superb. It was a large portion. The Seared Ahi Tuna Nicoise was my choice. Potato, egg, olives, anchovies, French beans and champagne vinaigrette made this a dish I will long remember.($26.00) There was so much tuna and it melted in my mouth. I enjoyed every mouthful and can’t wait to go back for more. Someone at another table ordered the Rack of Lamb.($28.00) A rosemary crust, blueberry red wine demi, and roasted vegetables made this picture perfect dish. It was a vision of culinary artistry, Dessert Trends is a must visit. The food is extraordinary. Apparently the upstairs is about to open with a flourish. Afternoon tea and light lunches will be available. My return is not a maybe. I loved the place before but it has risen to a perfect. 10.