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Harry Wu, who already has two excellent restaurants -- Lai Wah Heen and Hemispheres -- is the man behind this venture at his SoHo Metropolitan Hotel. The Senses brand now encompasses a bakery, cafes, and a gourmet food emporium, but this is the granddaddy of them all. Dining here is an experience for -- what else? -- all the senses. The serene sandy tones are serious eye candy, the background... more
Okay. My friend picked out this place, and considering she is a vegetarian, and she doesn't eat meat, it's surprising that she would pick a place that has no alternatives to meat. My main problem is that there was a short hair, or an eyelash on my Scallops app. It was on the plate, not in the actual food, but not appetizing. I didn't like the broth it came in, not very tasty. The scallops were... more
Attention all Yelpers! I must share a secret with you, this secret is that I had the best lemon cake ever in my life while at Senses.I know often people say that, but believe me this time it's no bull.Chef Patrick Lin is a talented Chef, and you can see by how he manages the SoHo that he means business.I was there yesterday for an early breakfast with a friend, and to my amazement the Chef... more
Had drinks and dinner in the bar last night. It is what you would expect from a nice hotel bar - good service, lots of fancy drinks, and a limited but reasonable selection of food. The atmosphere is elegant, quiet and quite dark. We joked that it would be the perfect place to bring your mistress. I had the lamb kabobs served with couscous, and my friend had a kobe burger and fries. My... more
This two-level space offers a downstairs high-end bakery and gourmet retail outlet as well as a second-floor 62-seat restaurant. You can dine in posh surroundings and, on the way out, buy the ingredients to make your own versions! There's a hush-hush executive boardroom tone to the place, with high back padded chairs and thick white linen on the tables. The menu at Senses, offers some unusual... more
Appealing to all five senses through the judicious use of ambient lighting, a variety of textiles, earthy colors, sophisticated jazzy music in the background, and absolutely incredible food, this stylish 36-seat restaurant has earned raves as well as a bevy of adoring regulars. Chef Claudio Aprile creates intriguing Asian-tinged dishes such as prawn seviche with citrusy yuzu juice, tea-soaked... more