The Stockyards - Attack of the Killer Onions

Photobombed by some loser

Date visited: May 24, 2014

Time: 4:00 pm

Party Size: 3

Price: $21 plus tax and tips

Website: http://www.thestockyards.ca/

Food consumed:
- Classic burger (butter, lettuce, house mayo, ketchup, pickles and red onion) - $7
- Stockyards Fried Chicken Dinner (4 pcs of buttermilk marinated chicken served with fries, coleslaw and hot sauce) - $14

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

Review of Restaurant:

• What did I think of the burger/service/overall?

Ranked #3 on Toronto Life's 2012 burger ranking, I expected the food to be a lot better. Firstly, the fried chicken was not as hot as I expected it to be. It felt like it was left out of the fryer for 10 mins to cool down before passing it over to us. The fries on the other hand were soft and the type that I like and they do give a generous portion of fries.

The burger was supposed to be the main star but I was utterly disappointed. The patty was as dry as McDonald's and that's an big insult that should be taken personally. The crazy thing is that I couldn't taste the red onions and I have a thing against onions. A big thing against them. If I had the money, I will create a show about killer onions.

• How did my sensitive stomach feel?
  

Very very disappointed. I wished I could get food poisoned and shut it down for failing this city. I would give them a second chance and try a different burger and possibly the fried chicken and waffles.

City of Toronto Inspection Report

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Source: http://www.toronto.ca/health/dinesafe/index.htm?show=detail&id=103834

Here are just the SIGNIFICANT AND CRUCIAL infractions:

August 28, 2013 - PASS

1. Operator fail to ensure cover will prevent contamination or adulteration

2. Operator food premise-mechanical equipment not maintained to provide sufficient chemical solution rinse

VERDICT: A sad day for my burger conquest. Seems like the top restaurants are disappointments.