A gang of us from Delmanor Retirement Residence in Aurora made a first-time visit to the brand new Slabtown Armoury eatery at 89 Mosley Street in Aurora. The large building housing the restaurant, adjoining the town park in the centre of town, was long ago the historic Aurora Armoury.
The new Slabtown Armoury is a second location of a well-known Slabtown Cidery, orchard and and eating establishment in Uxbridge, Ontario.
I had two of the six cider offerings; the Founder's Dry and the Oak Chardonnay. Both were delicious and refreshing. My lunch was the Mushroom Risotto, which was made up of Shitake, Oyster, Portobello Mushroom, and Parmigiano Reggiano. It was very, very good. I always order Risotto when I try a new restaurant, so that I can compare the same dish that I have tried at other restaurants. The risotto I had was as good, if not better, as any I have had elsewhere.
My partner Pat ordered the 'Bison Smash Burger', which was about 6" high, but which she said was okay.
The menu has lots of interesting selections and the entrees are very attractively presented. Our lunch was a bit pricey, with our risotto and burger costing $28 each. Our total lunch bill, including gratuity was $119.33.
As intimidating as the prices are, Pat and I thought we would go back for a dinner sometime in the future.
Our server Stacy was charming and really knew her stuff.
The premises are huge and there is lots of seating, but the interior decoration is grey and brown and white in colouring, and the overall decoration is rather drab, giving the setting an almost warehouse or factory feeling. Some flowers or greenery might help!
if you wish.
Barry Wallace
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