fine dining

While you may not be in the right financial situation to be enjoying a lot fine dining, there are still those special occassions that call for it. What's life without a little bit of luxury anyway!

Casa: Slightly off the well beaten Princess Street path, Casa, much like Woodenheads or Le Chien, lets you enjoy an an extremely un-Kingston like evening. Casa serves fine Italian food without an attitude. Their pastas and seafood are amazing. The decor is tasteful, elegant, and modern and the prices are decent to boot. It's definitely one of the fancier places in town, and way too nice to take a first date, but it's a fabulous splurge with friends, or a place have your parents take you once you convince them you are living in squalor.

Le Chien Noir: Le Chien Noir is by far my favourite fine dining experience in the city. You might as well be in Paris or New York. The food is always decadent (try the duck poutine), the wine list is fabulous, and the atmosphere puts this place over the top. Located in an old limestone and brick heritage building on Brock Street (beside sister resto Atomica) Le Chien is loud, warn, and cozy. It's the kind of place you can (and should) dine for hours.

Chez Piggy: Chez Piggy offers a fine dining experience without the pomp and pretentiousness. It’s located in an old, old limestone building with a view of a charming old alleyway and courtyard off Princess. The food is Mediterranean themed, and there is a good wine list to accompany the menu. In the winter months, the restaurant will sometimes offer set three course menus at around $20 or $30. This is a great deal- we recommend taking advantage.

Woodenheads: The wait staff is sexy, the decor is trendy without even trying, and hel - the pizzas are the best in town. This is, in my humble opinion, a great first date place. No matter how central the locaiton, you still feel miles away from anything Kingston.

Hoppin’ Eddy’s: Hoppin’ Eddy’s specializes in New Orlean’s/Cajun style cuisine. The atmosphere at this restaurant is great, classy, but not stuffy, and there is an extensive seafood selection on the menu. The blackened catfish is an absolute must to try, although there are other great choices. Definitely, if you can, try to get some cornbread with your meal. It’s very, very, good.