<p>Bengalureans are never short of choices when deciding a place for dinner. Adding to the ‘spoiling you’ quotient is ‘Toast & Tonic’ located on Wood Street. <br /><br /></p>.<p>As soon as you walk into the restaurant, you are embraced by a world of mellow lights, wooden seating and a warm ambience. When the rustic menu comes to you, you know that the meal is going to be comforting added with the curiosity factor. Known for their in-house tonics, the flavours do justice. The ‘East India Company’, ‘The Viceroy’, ‘The Herbalist’, ‘Gin-tleman’s tonic’ and ‘British Raj’ is a must-have. The cool quotient of their tonics can be attributed to the ice infused with the flavours of the drinks. <br /><br />The main menu boasts of flavours although the ingredients may not sound so. There is house-cured and house-made sausages, smoked meats, mustards, syrups, bread and kimchis made with a modernist twist. It’s safe to say that you can taste the freshness of the ingredients when you bite into them. <br /><br />To start with, try the ‘Roasted Beet Salad’ which has marinated feta, smoked almonds and honey mustard vinaigrette. Though the beetroot is supposed to be the key ingredient, the touch of feta with the greens is the highlight. When you move on to the small eats, try the ‘Young Young Jackfruit and Smoked Goat Cheese Tostada’ and ‘Tuna Tataki Tostada’. As and when you bite into them, you will be welcomed with a sweet and pungent flavour that gels well with your palate. Since the bread is house-made, the choices of flatbreads and burgers are just what you need. <br /><br />The ‘Pastrami’ burger, which is a signature burger with rye pao, butter pickles, sharp cheddar, mustard and slaw, is a good choice. Though you may find it a bit dry, you’ll be provided with three in-house sauces to spread on. The ‘Udon House-cured Chorizo and Clams’ with Bangalore Black Forest Ham, fresh cilantro and smoked bandel is also a winner. It’s sweet, salty, spicy with the right amount of citrus flavours. Since all good things must come to an end, make sure you end it with a dessert. The ‘Expression of Jaggery’ which is ‘Jaggery pot du Crème’, “Banana Jaggery Cake’, ‘Noren Gur’ and ‘Coffee-cardamom Ice Cream’, gives you the perfect ending you need after a good meal.<br /><br /></p>
<p>Bengalureans are never short of choices when deciding a place for dinner. Adding to the ‘spoiling you’ quotient is ‘Toast & Tonic’ located on Wood Street. <br /><br /></p>.<p>As soon as you walk into the restaurant, you are embraced by a world of mellow lights, wooden seating and a warm ambience. When the rustic menu comes to you, you know that the meal is going to be comforting added with the curiosity factor. Known for their in-house tonics, the flavours do justice. The ‘East India Company’, ‘The Viceroy’, ‘The Herbalist’, ‘Gin-tleman’s tonic’ and ‘British Raj’ is a must-have. The cool quotient of their tonics can be attributed to the ice infused with the flavours of the drinks. <br /><br />The main menu boasts of flavours although the ingredients may not sound so. There is house-cured and house-made sausages, smoked meats, mustards, syrups, bread and kimchis made with a modernist twist. It’s safe to say that you can taste the freshness of the ingredients when you bite into them. <br /><br />To start with, try the ‘Roasted Beet Salad’ which has marinated feta, smoked almonds and honey mustard vinaigrette. Though the beetroot is supposed to be the key ingredient, the touch of feta with the greens is the highlight. When you move on to the small eats, try the ‘Young Young Jackfruit and Smoked Goat Cheese Tostada’ and ‘Tuna Tataki Tostada’. As and when you bite into them, you will be welcomed with a sweet and pungent flavour that gels well with your palate. Since the bread is house-made, the choices of flatbreads and burgers are just what you need. <br /><br />The ‘Pastrami’ burger, which is a signature burger with rye pao, butter pickles, sharp cheddar, mustard and slaw, is a good choice. Though you may find it a bit dry, you’ll be provided with three in-house sauces to spread on. The ‘Udon House-cured Chorizo and Clams’ with Bangalore Black Forest Ham, fresh cilantro and smoked bandel is also a winner. It’s sweet, salty, spicy with the right amount of citrus flavours. Since all good things must come to an end, make sure you end it with a dessert. The ‘Expression of Jaggery’ which is ‘Jaggery pot du Crème’, “Banana Jaggery Cake’, ‘Noren Gur’ and ‘Coffee-cardamom Ice Cream’, gives you the perfect ending you need after a good meal.<br /><br /></p>