The Local Gest brings Farm to Table eating to the heart of Cabbagetown, on Parliament. Enjoy fresh local produce - growing vegetables and herbs at a plot on Fresh City Farms, using mostly certified organic seeds, is just one of the ways that real food arrives on your plate. Choose from an array of classic dishes for lunch and dinner - burger, po' boy, steak frites, fajitas and schnitzel, to name just a few. And weekend brunch offers both egg and savory options. Nightly entertainment includes Trivia Night on Wednesday, live music on Thursdays, and Sunday Jazz.more...See more text
The Local Gest’s four owners (Gary, Eric, Sean and Tiffany, or GEST) aren’t your typical Toronto restaurateurs. The four locavore business partners own an acre of land in Sutton, Ontario, where they grow vegetables for their Cabbagetown restaurant.
Established in 2013 in the former Ben Wicks space on Parliament Street, The Local Gest takes pride in supporting homegrown craft breweries and Ontario farmers — it’s all “local, local, local,” says owner Tiffany Smith.
The chef, Javier, says this farm-to-table approach is his dream. “This is what I love,” he says. “As a chef, to be able to grow your own food, cook it and present it on the table…I love converting food into smiles.”
Stop by this Cabbagetown restaurant in the afternoon on June 21, to enjoy a free performance by Zimzum. The melodic jazz funk quartet plays a free show at 4:30 pm, making it the perfect musical appetizer to enjoy before dining on The Local Gest’s farm-to-table dinner fare. The seasonal menu features a tasty variety of sandwiches, burritos, salads and mains prepared with sustainably sourced local ingredients
This farm-to-table restaurant attracts neighbourhood locals with its idyllic patio and lively events, such as trivia and jazz nights scheduled throughout the year. Grab a seat on the patio and enjoy Ontario craft beers paired with seasonal fare. The artisanal salads, burgers and meaty entrees are all made with fresh produce and locally-grown ingredients.