Union Restaurant

Secure yourself a table at this Ossington Strip charmer well in advance, because word's gotten out about the sweet miracle that is a sticky rib platter or an elk slider at this place. A small, quirky space with a lively vibe, Union 72 excels on a range of fronts. Its ambiance is warm, its back patio is splendidly tree-canopied, its staff is attentive, and its high-end, French-inspired menu is a constantly changing parade of predominantly meat-tastic delights. Potato-sprung sides - either frites with herbed salt and aioli or a kind of warm redskin potato salad with yogurt - arrive for the whole table to tuck into. A marbletop bar embraces the open kitchen, so diners can keep an eye on chef Teo Paul and his clever team as they prepare house-made pasta, terrine and cheese plates, and to-die-for charcuterie.