Little do Daniel and Lisa Clarke realize it, but their restaurant is probably the best thing to happen to Leslieville’s foodie scene in a long time.
“It’s always an evolution,” says Daniel, a humble (and talented) native Aussie who’s been doing the food thing for 10 years in Toronto. “The minute you think you have it all figured out is the minute you start to lose a little bit.”
From the outside, Skin + Bones might appear like an upscale spot for the hip, young and fashionable dinner crowd, but the restaurant is very relaxed inside, with friendly, genuine staff who make you feel at home the minute you walk through the door. “We just want you to eat good food and drink well,” says Daniel.
Daniel and Lisa formerly lived and worked in Toronto’s west end and moved to Leslieville shortly after they opened Skin + Bones in 2012.
Marinated Olives + Pickled Banana Peppers
Citrus Salad
pecorino fresco, burnt honey, olive,
hazelnuts
Chicken Liver Mousse
fried dough
Shishito Peppers
togarashi aioli, sea salt
Prosciutto Croquettes
parmigiano reggiano
Escarole + Persimmon Salad
kohlrabi, apple, yogurt, mint, pomegranate
Lamb Merguez Sausage
cucumber raita, pickled eggplant
Grilled Octopus
paprika stewed potatoes
Pork + Ricotta Meatballs
soft polenta
Pork Steak
romesco, grilled romaine, brussels sprouts
Cornish Hen
saffron farro sofrito, charred cauliflower,
chorizo
House Made Gnocchi
'nduja, burrata, crushed tomato, basil
Pacific Cod + Side Stripe Prawn Stew
fennel, chickpeas, capers, tomatoes
Bavette Steak
wild mushroom, salsa verde
Sheep's Milk Yogurt (Monforte Dairy) granola, poached pears
Crispy Fried Potatoes
2 Eggs [any style]
Toasted Focaccia
3 for 18
True Blue, Water Buffalo Milk, Ontario
crumbly, creamy, mild
Let Us Feed You!
*full table participation required
(max 6 people)
Sticky Toffee Pudding
caramel, whipped creme fraiche
Carrot Cake
mascarpone, ginger cookie,
vanilla ice cream
White Chocolate Pot de Creme
chocolate cookie crumble,
poached pears
Drink
DRAUGHT BEER
Pilsner Steam Whistle
Steam Whistle Brewing,
Toronto, Ontario
Lagered Ale “Lug Tread”
Beau's All Natural Brewing Co.
Vankleek Hill, Ontario
American Pale Ale
Nickel Brook, Burlington, Ontario
Belgian India Pale Ale “Derniere Volonte”
Brasserie Dieu du Ciel
Quebec, Canada [360ml, 7%]
Oatmeal Brown Ale “Eephus”
Left Field Brewery, Toronto, Ontario
Strong Amber-Red Ale “Maudite”
Unibroue, Chambly, Quebec [8%]
BOTTLED BEER + CIDER
Cider Brut NV, Coat-Albret
Bretagne, France [750ml]
Draught Cider
Spirit Tree Estate Cidery
Caledon, Ontario [341ml, 6%]
Belgian-style Farmhouse Ale
“Sofie” Goose Island
Chicago, Illinois [765ml, 6.5%]
Farmer's Strong Ale
La Saison du Tracteur, Le Trou du Diable
Shawinigan, Quebec [600ml, 6%]
Saison Dupont Farmhouse Ale
Brasserie Dupont
Belgium [750ml, 6.5%]
Session Ale Wizard Wolf
Bellwoods Brewery
Toronto, Ontario [500ml, 4.8%]
Drie Hop “Brett” Pale Ale
Block 3 Brewing
St. Jacobs, Ontario, [500ml, 4.7%]
India Pale Ale “Karma Citra”
Great Lakes Brewery
Etobicoke, Ontario [650ml, 6.6%]
Barrel Aged White Ale “Calabaza Blanca”
Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales,
Dexter, Michigan [750ml, 4.8%]
Strong Porter “Bounty Hunter”
Bellwoods Brewery
Toronto, Ontario [500ml, 10.3%]
Extra Strong Stout “Peche Mortel”
Brasserie Dieu du Ciel
St-Jerome, Quebec [341ml, 9.5%]
COCKTAILS
Manhattan
alberta springs rye, antica formula vermouth,
angostura bitters, amarena cherry
Meyer Fizz
el jimador tequila blanco, cocchi americano
bianco, montenegro, yellow chartreuse,
meyer lemon juice [3oz]
Dillon's Vespa
method 95 vodka, cocchi americano bianco,
pear bitters, lemon twist [3oz]
Maple Bourbon Sour
maple infused bourbon, lemon, angostura
bitters [3oz]
The Last Word
bombay sapphire, green chartreuse, lime,
luxardo cherry [3oz]
Dark & Stormy
plantation rum, fever-tree ginger beer, lime
[2oz]
Negroni
bombay sapphire, cocchi vermouth di torino,
campari [3oz]
Paper Plane
four roses, montenegro, aperol, lemon [3oz]
St Germain
elderflower liqueur, cava [5oz]
BRUNCH COCKTAILS
Mimosa
cava & fresh squeezed juice [orange or grapefruit]
Scotch Bonnet Caesar
scotch bonnet pepper infused vodka, horseradish,
house made pickles, walters + clamato mix
Aperol Spritz
cava, aperol, sparkling water, orange slice
DRAFT BEER
Pilsner Steam Whistle
Steam Whistle Brewing, Toronto, Ontario
Lagered Ale “Lug Tread”
Beau's All Natural Brewing Co.,
Vankleek Hill, Ontario
American Pale Ale
Nickel Brook, Burlington, Ontario
Belgian India Pale Ale, Derniere Volonte
Brasserie Dieu du Ciel
Quebec, Canada [360ml, 7%]
Oatmeal Brown Ale “Eephus”
Left Field Brewery, Toronto, Ontario
Strong Amber-Red Ale “Maudite”
Unibroue, Chambly, Quebec [8%]
COFFEE
Big Bro
Pilot Roasters
Easy Mate Decaf
Pilot Roasters
TEA
Signature Black [darjeeling, assam]
Classic Green [sweet chinese green]
Marrakesh Mint [peppermint, green rooibos]
Citron Chamomile [chamomile, lemongrass tisane]
JUICE
Fresh Squeezed [orange or grapefruit]
SPARKLING
Cava Brut Reserva “Cinta Purpura”
Juve Y Camps
2011, Penedes, Spain
Cremant d'Alsace “Blanc de Blancs”
J.M. Sohler
2012, Alsace, France
[Pinot Bianco]
WHITE
Albarino Abadia de San Campio
Bodegas Terras Gauda
2013, Rias Baixas, Spain
Montravel Sec
Chateau Laulerie
2013, Montravel, France
[Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon]
Grüner Veltliner
Loimer
2013, Kamptal, Austria
Soave Classico
Inama
2013, Veneto, Italy
[Garganega]
Vouvray
Marc Bredif
2013, Loire, France
[Chenin Blanc]
Pinot Bianco “Sirmian”
Nals Margreid
2013, Alto Adige, Italy
Arbois-Pupillin “L'Essen'Ciel”
Domaine Desire Petit
2012, Jura, France [Savagnin Ouille]
Corbieres Blanc “Carte Noire”
Domaine Roque Sestiere
2013, Languedoc, France
[Grenache Blanc, Maccabeo]
Chardonnay Cuvee Dix-Neuvieme
Pearl Morissette
2011, Twenty Mile Bench, Ontario
Rioja “Capellania”
Marques de Murrieta
2009, Rioja, Spain [Viura]
ROSETavel Roc-Epine
Domaine Lafond
2013 Rhone, France
[Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah]
RED
Pinot Noir
13th Street Winery
2012, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
Gamay
Leaning Post
2013, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
✪ Morgon Cote du Py Potel-Aviron
2011, Burgundy, France
[Gamay]
Valpolicella Ripasso
Classico Superiore, Paolo Cottini
2012, Veneto, Italy
[Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella]
Nero D'Avola
Matto
2013, Sicily, Italy
Gaillac “L'oree”
Domaine Des Terrisses
2011, Gaillac, France [Duras, Syrah]
Rioja Crianza
Fernandez de Pierola
2011, Rioja, Spain [Tempranillo]
Cabernet Sauvignon “Madego”
La Cappuccina
2013, Veneto, Italy
✪ Vacqueyras
Domaine La Garrigue
2011, Southern Rhone, France
[Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre]
✪ Barbera d'Alba
Luciano Sandrone
2011, Piedmont, Italy
✪ Shiraz “Bishop” Ben Glaetzer
2012, Barossa Valley, Australia
✪ Cornas Granit 30
Domaine Vincent Paris
2012, Northern Rhone, France
[Syrah]
✪ Premieres Cotes De Blaye
Chateau La Rivalerie
2005, Bordeaux, France
[Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot]
Petite Sirah
Bogle Vineyards
2012, Clarksburg, California
✪ Cabernet Sauvignon
Neal Family Vineyards
2009, Napa Valley, California
DENOTES WINE SERVED FROM THE ENOMATIC
ON THE ROCKS OR NEAT
*soda, olive & orange slice
Lillet, Rouge -or- Blanc
Podensac, France
Dolin, Rouge -or- Dry
Chambery, France
Priorat Natur
Catalonia, Spain
Cocchi Americano Bianco -or- Rosa
Piedmont, Italy
Antica Formula
Turin, Italy
Casa Mariol
Catalonia, Spain
Punt E Mes
Turin, Italy
Cocchi Storico Vermouth di Torino
Piedmont, Italy
Guerra Rojo Reserva
Leon, Spain
Pastrami Benedict
poached eggs, house made english muffin,
hollandaise
Duck Confit Hash
sweet potato, brussels sprouts, fried egg
Spanish Chorizo + Chickpea Ragu
poached eggs, grilled focaccia
6oz S+B Burger
fried egg, caramelized onion, cheddar, pickles
purple potato salad
(add bacon $2)
Mushrooms On Toast
poached eggs, creme fraiche, toasted focaccia
Buttermilk Pancakes
dried cranberries, cinnamon, chantilly cream,
candied walnuts, maple syrup
Bakery Plate for Two
House Baked Pastries, Biscuits, Cakes
Ploughman’s Platter
Bleu D'Elizabeth, Grizzly Gouda, Grey Owl
House Made Charcuterie
Pickles
Dijon
Hard Boiled Quail Eggs
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Skin + Bones has earned a reputation for its delicious and unique dining menus, but it’s also gaining attention for the wine collection. Wine selections include rare and lesser-known varieties that were carefully selected by consulting sommelier Peter Boyd.
View this Smart ListAt first glance, the name might intimidate you. You might think of a grungy bar off some seedy downtown alley, but nothing could be further from the truth! Skin + Bones is a casual, family-friendly neighbourhood restaurant run by a husband and wife. Featuring industrial-style decor, it has a warm atmosphere and fresh, seasonal menu featuring locally-sourced products. Their brunch and lunch menus include a selection of innovative and classic cocktails and walk-in seating is available at their 40-ft. bar.
View this Smart ListServing Queen Street East’s best Sunday brunch (sorry Lady Marmalade), this husband-and-wife-run neighbourhood haunt in the heart of Leslieville is worth a re-visit, specifically later in the evening on that same Sunday, where you’ll find buck-a-shuck oysters and glasses of bubbly for only $7 a pop.
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