Farmhouse Tavern owner Darcy MacDonell has seen the Junction Triangle neighbourhood flourish since opening on Dupont Street in the spring of 2012. Darcy was drawn to several appealing features of the building – which formerly housed a café serving brunch and lunch – including its corner location, patio and multiple rooms.
After working in restaurants for more than 15 years, Darcy was ready to forge out on his own. The name Farmhouse Tavern pays homage to the famous Gramercy Tavern in New York City, and the “Tavern” portion was specifically chosen by Darcy to reflect the casual vibe he wanted Farmhouse to embody. Darcy surrounds himself with a knowledgeable staff and puts a focus on using quality Ontario food, beer, wine and spirits from sources with which he has longstanding relationships. “I believe in the people first, the product second, and then the profit should take care of itself,” he says.
Now well established in the neighbourhood, Darcy has maintained solid relationships with newcomers in the area, from Tuckshop Kitchen across the street to Station Cold Brew Coffee on Campbell, who provides Farmhouse Tavern its cold brewed supply. Regarding the clientele, Darcy sees it as “80 per cent destination and 20 per cent local traffic” and cherishes the opportunity to serve his Junction Triangle peers.
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When the restaurant is named Farmhouse Tavern, you can expect the freshest of ingredients. If the revolving menu isn’t an indication of its commitment to farm-to-table dining, the flavour packed ingredients used in each dish is. The Canadian inspired cuisine is some of the best in the city.
View this Smart ListEvery Sunday night Farmhouse Tavern on Dupont does something called F*ck Mondays, a food and drink frenzy with rotating specials by the hour from 5 pm to 10 pm. It’s an everything-must-go night, with items crossed off the chalkboard menu as they sell out, so be sure to snag your table early. You’ll find $6 pints from 6 pm to 7 pm, $7 cocktails from 7 pm to 8 pm, $8 glasses of wine from 8 pm to 9 pm and 50 per cent off food from 9 pm to 10 pm.
View this Smart ListFarm to table is the way to go for brunch! The chefs at Farmhouse Tavern only use local ingredients when creating their menu, which is displayed on their blackboard, changing daily. The décor is heavily influenced by rural Ontario to complete the farmhouse ambience.
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