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Valentine’s Dinner Takeout

Pre-order your gourmet Valentine’s dinner for takeout prepared by our Executive Chef Jitin Gaba. 4 COURSE MENU Foie Gras Amuse Bouche Choice of Albacore Tuna Tartar or Lobster Salad Risotto Choice of Tenderloin or Black Cod Strawberry Mousse with Almond and Pecan Ice Cream View menu here 3 COURSE MENU Choice of Lobster Salad or Risotto Choice of Tenderloin or Black Cod Strawberry Mousse with Almond and Pecan Ice Cream View menu here To order, call 905-470-8500 ext 2056. Valentine’s […]

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Let’s Make Weekend Plans! (On Hold until Further Notice)

UPDATE – Due to updated protocols effective Monday December 14th, our traditional afternoon tea and brunch will be cancelled until further notice. Tis the season to celebrate the holidays with friends and family safely. Essence of Unionville restaurant will be re-opening on the weekends for traditional afternoon tea and a la carte brunch. TRADITIONAL AFTERNOON TEA A classic three tiered sliver stand featuring a mouth-watering selection of elegant tea sandwiches, beautiful and delicate sweets and pastries, homemade scones all accompanied […]

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Holiday Gatherings (Events Cancelled but Turkey Meal is still Available)

UPDATE – Due to updated protocols effective Monday December 14th, our Christmas eve and day including New Year’s eve and day events will be cancelled until further notice. Our turkey meal with all the trimmings is still available. CHRISTMAS EVE & DAY DINNER December 24th & 25th View menu SANTALICIOUS BRUNCH December 25th View menu TURKEY MEAL WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS Early bird by December 15th View menu NEW YEAR’S Prix Fixe Dinner December 31st View menu Market Brunch January […]

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Food Lovers Rejoice (again)

Effective Monday November 16th, the lounge will serve an all day menu for lunch and dinner, weekend a la carte brunch and weekend traditional afternoon tea. View menus below: All day A la carte brunch Traditional afternoon tea Looking forward to welcoming you back!

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French Onion Soup Recipe

Ingredients   Butter – 125 grams Onions (sliced) – 5 medium  Garlic (chopped) – 3 cloves Sugar – 5 grams Red Wine – ½ cup Beef Stock – 1,250 ml Thyme – 2 sprigs Bay Leaves – 2 pieces Beef (diced, no fat) – 500 g Salt & Pepper – As per taste Crostini – 1 piece per serving Gruyere Cheese – 30 grams per portion   Method   1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. 2. […]

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Celebrate the First Day of Autumn

Happy first day of Autumn! Warm up and celebrate with our warm apple tart freshly baked from our Pastry Kitchen. To place an order, call 905-415-7611 with 48 hour notice. For a list of our cakes, pastries and more, click here.

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Foodies Re-unite!

We look forward to welcoming you back starting Friday July 24th. Invite your social circle or coworkers and catch up over breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekend brunch or traditional afternoon tea. Current Promotions 25% off Lunch and Dinner in the lounge (excludes alcoholic beverages) 25% off Saturday a la carte Brunch and Sunday Market Brunch 25% off Traditional Afternoon Tea (kids menu available) Offers valid until August 31, 2020. Not valid on to go menu and traditional afternoon tea to go […]

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Join Us for Canada Takeout Day

We are excited to announce that Essence of Unionville is now opened everyday for take out and joined Canada Takeout. Canada Takeout is encouraging Canadians across the country to order take out en-masse in a show of support for their favourite local restaurants. Restaurants are doing their part to stay open for takeout. Now it’s your turn to take an active part in the support of an industry that employs millions of people in this country. Let’s make Wednesdays #TakeoutDay https://canadatakeout.com/ […]

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Cakes, Pastries & More To Go

Cakes, pastries and more oh my! Order something sweet made from our Pastry Kitchen to celebrate, indulge or just say thanks! To order, call 905-470-8500. CAKES Black Forest Carrot Cheesecake • Bumbleberry (baked) • Cointreau: plain (cold) • Lemon (baked) • Passion Fruit (cold) Chestnut Chocolate Rum Hazelnut Milk Chocolate Mango Charlotte Mocha Napoleon Opera Red Velvet Sacher Tart Strawberry Shortcake Tiramisu Full Size Slab (80 portions) Half Size Slab (40 portions) Double Size 1 ½ Size 6 inch 8 […]

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Thank You for Your Support!

Preparing thank you cards for our traditional afternoon tea to go orders. Thank you for your support!  We miss serving our community and seeing our regular guests but we have some great news to share. You will now be able to order our traditional afternoon tea menu ($24 per person) to go including our kid’s menu ($12 per child, 5-10 years), taxes extra. To order, call 905-470-8500 by Friday for pick up Saturday or Sunday from 12:00 pm to 3:00 […]

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