Conor Jorein gives a short history of Bloordale off the top of his head, while he’s butchering a stack of pastured meat from a nearby Ontario farm. The veteran chef—trained at the likes of Pastis, The Nose, Ortolan and Campagnolo—is one-half of the two-man team behind The Emerson Restaurant. He, alongside co-owner Scott Pennock, can be found in The Emerson’s envy-inspiring open kitchen seven days a week—usually sporting a bowtie—and cooking everything from fresh pasta Italian specials to jerk-style lamb shank to the legendary Emerson beef wellington.
The Emerson first opened its doors in January 2013, after an extensive renovation to a run-down and largely under-used space. Scott and Conor worked side-by-side to expose original brick walls, reface the front of the building, set up a gorgeous twenty foot wrap-around bar, and fill the lofty space with fascinating antiques, vintage family photographs, charming low-lit lighting and a smattering of wall hangings by local Toronto artists. “We want to be a space where people can feel relaxed,” Conor explains, “and you’ll see that with our servers, our chefs, and our customers.”
Conor is a long-time Bloordale-dweller and a quick look at The Emerson’s unique cocktail menu shows how he and Scott are paying tribute to their favourite businesses in the village, both old and new. Try the sweet and spicy Caribbean Queen cocktail or the Mexican-inspired Zoccalo (named after the beloved but now-closed neighbourhood bistro down the street).
WHIPPED QUÉBEC BUTTER
RADISHES & MALDON SALT
RITAʼS STEWED PEPPERS
TURKISH OLIVES & OLIVE OIL
OYSTERS
MIGNONETTE, MANGO HOT SAUCE
FOIE GRAS TERRINE
GRILLED BREAD, JELLY
KALE CAESAR
CROUTONS, GRANA PADANO
GREEN PAPAYA SALAD
PEANUTS, HERBS
EMERSON BOARD - PICK 4
WITH CORNICHONS, MUSTARD, CRUSTY BREAD
•PROSCIUTTO
•CAPOCOLLO
•ʻNDUJA
•MORTADELLA, Italian
•BEAUʼS BEER-WASHED CHEESE,
unpasteurized cowʼs milk, Ont.
•BLEU DʼELIZABETH, unpasteurized cowʼs milk, Que.
•MORBIER, unpasteurized cowʼs milk, France
•BOUQ EMISSAIRE, unpasteurized goatʼs milk, Que.
•FOIE GRAS TERRINE (add $15)
MADE BY HAND DAILY
RICOTTA GNOCCHI & CREAM SAUCE
SPAGHETTI & SCOTTYʼS MEATBALLS
CATCH OF THE DAY (MP)
SHOULDER STEAK, CHIMICHURRI
FRIES
INVOLTINI
HORSERADISH, TOMATO, WATERCRESS
BACON, BEEMSTER CHEESEBURGER
FRIES
CRISPY CHICKEN
OYSTER MUSHROOMS, HERBS,
MARSALA JUS
LAMB SHANK
CARROT, LEMONGRASS, SPICES
PORK TENDERLOIN
WALNUT, JICAMA, BLUE CHEESE
EACH (5) / CHOICE OF 5 (25)
BUTTERNUT SQUASH GRATIN
CREAM, SHALLOTS
CAULIFLOWER COLESLAW
BUTTERMILK RANCH
SHAVED BRUSSELS SPROUTS
PANCETTA & ASIAGO
FRITES
ROASTED GARLIC AÏOLI
RAPINI
ANCHOVIES, LEMON, CHILIES
EGGPLANT
BUFFALO MILK YOGURT, CHILIES & PINE NUTS
DAILY SUNDAE
VANILLA CRÈME BRULÉE
APPLE TART
ORGANIC ICE CREAM
MAPLETON ORGANICS, 3 SCOOPS
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Love the spot. Great service and menu selection. Fantastic burger!
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