Summer Harvest

On Saturday, I stopped by Harvest Kitchen at Harbord and Spadina for brunch. This eatery claims to use locally sourced ingredients as much as possible. It was mostly empty inside because everyone opted for the back patio. I ordered a small "elixer" ($3.95), an omelet ($11.95) and two slices of peameal bacon ($1.35/each). From the description of the juice which included kale, spinach and celery, I was hoping it wasn't too grassy like a real-life "Veggie Boy". But it was smooth and refreshing, made palatable by the ginger and lemon.

The omelet was stuffed with mushrooms, eggplant, and cheese. It was tasty but well-cooked whereas I prefer the softer French-style. The cold soup based on puree apples made a fine complement to the eggs. The bacon was excellent: fatty, smokey and meaty. Even the slaw was good, not overly acidic and soft without being overly moist. All in all, the meal had a nicely balanced combination of flavour.