Si Si

Little Sito is a new dining spot in the Bloor and Ossington area. With its wood panels, indoor plants, and sliding garage door, it resembles other trendy restaurant/bistro in Toronto. But with a focus on Lebanese food, it looks to be different than the rest. Along to Tavoos and other sit-down Middle-East spots, it demonstrates that there's more than shawarma and pita wraps to this region's cuisine.

However, I was here for a Saturday brunch specifically for 1 dish: shakshuka. Unlike the Egyptian variant at Maha's, which is closer to scrambled eggs, the Lebanese version is closer to a stew. So the shallow bowl that greeted me was warm and richly fragrant with tomato, eggplant, and other herbs. The dish was $15 but I added some lamb. You don't get a lot (it's only an extra $2), but the few portions added a nice smoky flavour. Along with some warm pita, a soft poached egg, and sharp feta, this was a tasty entrée for a cool December morning.