Richmond Station - All Aboard the Hogwarts Express!

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Date visited: October 25, 2013

Time: 12:30 pm

Party Size: 4

Website: http://richmondstation.ca/

Food consumed:
- Charcuterie (selection of meats & preserves from the pantry) - $16
- Stn. Burger (lettuce, beet chutney, aged cheddar, milk bun, rosemary fries, jardiniere) - $20

Pictures of food consumed: (Click on images to enlarge)

Review of Restaurant:

• Why did I come to this restaurant?

After so many recommendations from my Muggle friends and co-workers, we had to come here. We ended up at the building One Richmond Street West (corner of Richmond and Yonge) but couldn't find the restaurant. So we asked building security, who led up outside to the restaurant, which is to the west of Yonge. Unfortunately, due to the International Statute of Wizarding Secrecy, the security wasn't allowed to use his magic to teleport us.

This place is opened by Carl Heinrich. A big shot Muggle who won season 2 of Top Chef Canada, quit Marben and used the funds to open his own restaurant. His skills at cooking really shows in his food.

• What did I think of the food and service?

Service was very professional and courteous. He was obviously under my Imperio curse.

Stn. Burger: this has got to be one of the best burgers I had. Nice and juicy. Yummmmmy. Rosemary on the fries, just wants me to use Engorgio to have some more.

• How did my sensitive stomach feel?
  

No Muggle food can destroy my stomach, only I can destroy washrooms.

City of Toronto Inspection Report

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Source: http://www.toronto.ca/health/dinesafe/index.htm?show=detail&id=99984

Here are just the SIGNIFICANT AND CRUCIAL infractions:

October 27, 2013 - UNKNOWN

This restaurant is not meant for Muggles, only for witches and wizards. A bit strange that there is no report since the restaurant was opened since 2012. Here we go: Aparecium!

October 27, 2013 - PASS! - Hurray! Only required a bit of magic.

VERDICT: Hogwarts Express was a pleasant experience!