Reuben-esque

The North-West corner of Dundas and Dufferin has been sitting vacant for quite some time. But recently the Hogtown Cure opened up shop there. Unlike other new restaurants in the area, they are aiming for slightly cheaper fares. Additionally, they have counters offering prepared meals like a piri piri dinner or deli selections including cheeses, and freshly made sausages and cured meats.

However, I was there Friday night after work to sample their menu. From a selection of deli meat board, tacos, or salad, I settled on the Reuben sandwich ($9.50). It came with a nice fresh slaw with just a hint of sweetness but the pickle was too soggy. However, the Reuben was excellent. The beef was rich, fatty, with dark, earthy mouth-feel, the sauerkraut had good texture, and the whole-seed mustard added a nice tanginess.

This is a good addition to the neighbourhood as it offers more than just brunch or dinner. They should highlight their grocery options to get more foot traffic from the commuters debarking the Dufferin bus or Dundas street-car.