So, ahead of the Taking Back Sunday/Coheed and Cambria show at Budweiser Stage, Chelsea, Braden, and I decided to have an early dinner as close to the venue as possible, which meant picking a restaurant in Liberty Village. But we didn't want to go anywhere too expensive or too fancy, and eating with Chelsea also means that we had to pick a spot that has gluten-free options. So after some research, we decided on LOCAL Public Eatery:
The LOCAL Burger
Both Braden and I got the LOCAL Burger — two grilled beef patties, melted American cheese, caramelized onions, tomato, lettuce, and secret house sauce. After a few bites, we both agreed: it was surprisingly better than many other highly-rated burger joints — and LOCAL isn't even technically a burger restaurant. The patties were juicy, well-seasoned, and perfectly cooked with great crusting; the veg was fresh and crisp; the bun was bouncy with a good chew and kept its integrity well; and the "secret house sauce" (which tastes like a combo of ketchup, mustard, and mayo) added a nice sweet-tart kick. And instead of fries, I paired my burger with what turned out to be the most exquisitely crispy, perfectly golden, delightfully giant onion rings, served with a creamy, zesty, garlicky aioli dip.
Suffice it to say, it made for the perfect pre-concert meal.
LOCAL Public Eatery
Liberty Market Building
171 E Liberty St., Unit 100
Toronto, ON M6K 3P6
(416) 901-8351
Perfect pre-concert meal! Finding a spot with great gluten-free options and burgers that exceed expectations is a win. Those onion rings with garlicky aioli sound incredible too—definitely the kind of meal worth remembering.
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