Baldwin street has always been one-of-a-kind. From John's Italian Caffe, Bodega, Vegetarian Haven, Elle M'a Dit and the recently opened Kinton Ramen to stores like Chada Import Gallery, Round Again Records and The Little Video Shop are what make Baldwin street so unique. Which is why when I saw Wild Wing was opening at 1 Baldwin street I was saddened! What?! WILD WING?!? It didn't go with the Baldwin Street vibe, but instead stuck out like a sore thumb!
The food gods must've realized this was going to be a horrible idea. Now, word on the street is that restaurateur Sang Kim has now taken over and will instead open two new restaurants: Yakitori Bar and Seoul Food (which will share the space at 1 Baldwin Street).Their sign reads:
What are we?
"Yaki-Tori- Grilled chicken, is commonly a Japanese type of skewered chicken. The term "yakitori' can also refer to skewered food in general. Kushiyaki (skewer grilled), is a formal term that encompasses both poultry and non-poultry items, skewered and grilled."
Yaki-Tori Grill Bar
"Don't be misled by the "bar" part. We are not a pub. Yakitori Bar is a grill bar. Our concept is quite simple. Everything we can put on the grill we will, grilled with Asian inspirations. The grill is the stage and we are here to give you that total dining experience."
A grill experience
"We will also be featuring signature yakitori platter by some of Toronto's top chefs. We will reveal who they are on Facebook over the course this project."
Everyone on Baldwin street anxiously awaits the opening of the new restaurant(s). The windows have been covered up with paper and only a question mark on the front door, leaving food lovers like us in suspense!
Check out their blog here
We can't wait to get our grub on here!
Peace and Grub ya'll xoxo
