Ferran Adria of El Bulli kicked
off the whole molecular cooking trend and now it seems that every
third restaurant opening up these days offers foams and jellies.
Toronto-based Coleborne
Lane is the latest restaurant making
waves for its kitchen chemistry. Claudio Aprile, formerly
of Senses, has recently opened this restaurant which serves two
elaborate tasting menus. Diners can try rare tuna with crispy
nori, ginger marmalade, frozen soy sauce powder and wasabi foam
or lobster ceviche on a bed of sliced saffron new potatoes and
herbs. Desserts include a frozen lavender and honey parfait
served with olive oil cake and mulled figs. He doesn't like the
term molecular gastronomy but he has collaborated with University
of Guelph food scientists, so call the food what you want, but
its has been receiving rave reviews. Colborne Lane,
45 Colborne St., Toronto, Phone: (416)
368-9009.