THE HISTORY OF THE SENATOR

Dedicated to all the families who preceded us but especially for Nick & Cecil 1860-1929 The house at 249 Victoria Street that was to become the SENATOR, Toronto's oldest restaurant, dates back to the 19th century. The origins of the property can be traced to the earliest records that were kept by the Town of York, when the area east of Yonge St. was a working class residential neighborhood and Dundas was named Wilton. Representative of the homes built in that era is the historic MACKENZIE HOUSE, circa 1859, on Bond Street, now a popular tourist attraction. At the beginning of the last century, Victoria St. developed into a commercial thoroughfare and the centre for the jewelry trade and in 1926 the property was purchased by the Salvation Army. 1929-1948 In 1928, prior to the Great Depression, Toronto was recognized as one of the foremost cultural centers in the world. The restored ELGIN/WINTERGARDEN and CANON theatres are two of the remaining vaudeville houses from that era and with MASSEY HALL they represent the original downtown Theatre District. Robert Angeioff, a Macedonian entrepreneur, who had built many restaurants in Toronto, converted the house, naming it the BUSY BEE DINER. The "B" as it was familiarly known, consisted of an open kitchen and counter, typical of the Diners of that era and earned a reputation for hearty, traditional meals, served to the "regulars". In 1930, Luke and Vangel Eftimoff purchased the "Busy Bee" from Angeloff, which they in turn sold to George Nicolau, a cook with a vision. 1948-1984 George renovated the Busy Bee and renamed it the SENATOR. Designed by a young Dutchman, John VanSloten; "Van" and built by the renowned Toronto Refrigeration Company, the SENATOR still stands today as testimony to the skills of those talented craftspeople. After the war, downtown Toronto was the preferred location for many new restaurants and nightclubs including BASSEL'S, STEELE'S, THE BROWN DERBY, THE COLONIAL, TOWN TAVERN and SILVER RAIL but regrettably these are no longer with us. After George's retirement, several families operated the SENATOR until it was rightfully purchased in 1964 by George's heirs; his son Nick Nicolau and nephew Cecil Djambazis. With Nick diligently working the stoves and Cecil cajoling with the customers, the SENATOR became a downtown landmark, earning a reputation for the "best egg sandwich" and coffee from the stainless steel urns that still stand in the front window. 1984-2010 In this period, the SENATOR expanded from a family restaurant into one of the most renowned hospitality operations in the city. The adjacent property earned worldwide acclaim as the SENATOR STEAKHOUSE and the TOP OTHE SENATOR jazz club from 1989-2005. A sister restaurant to the diner, THE FAMOUS, is now in operation in the Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Now in our 80 th year of operation in the same location, we honour everyone - our longtime staff, suppliers and clientele alike - who have contributed to our success. We take constant pride in the traditions and commitment to this family business, which will continue on for generations. The SENATOR began as a home and remains one to our many valued friends and customers.

To receive guests is to take charge of their happiness during the entire time they are under your roof.
- Jean Antheleme Brillat-Savarin

The Senator Guarantee

The Senator uses only the finest, freshest ingredients in our cooking and baking at all times. We add no preservatives, sulfites or MSG to our cooking at any time. We are pleased to provide ingredient information, however, some items are purchased commercially and may contain nut products so we highly recommend that customers with food allergies not order items if they are not totally aware of the ingredients.

There is a $7.00 minimum table charge per person between 12 & 2 pm. At peak time, 1.5 hours maximum seating. We accept VISA, MASTERCARD & AMEX for charges over $15.00. Sorry, we are not responsible for lost or stolen property. No personal cheques. Please advise of Food Allergies

Photographs of the interior or exterior of The Senator are not permitted. Reproduction of any part of The Senator without the written approval of management is strictly forbidden. We reserve the right to refuse service.

249 VICTORIA STREET, TORONTO 364-7517 FAX: 364-3784 WEB: www.thesenator.com

Breakfast
7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Lunch
From 11:30 a.m.

Senator Breakfast
Bacon & Eggs with Challah Toast, Beans & Home Fries Tea or Coffee

A Senator Exclusive
We use Ontario Farmed Omega 3 Eggs, cooked in pure unsalted butter.

A Senator Standard
We purchase the finest whole Atlantic Salmon which are cured on premises in our own special brine. The fillets are cold smoked over a natural hickory fire and hand sliced to produce a Smoked Salmon of exceptional quality.

Daily Homemade Soup

5.95
with Bread. All Soups made fresh daily on premises with Homemade Stock.

Senator Classics
Macaroni & Cheese
A mixture of Aged Cheddar, Parmesan, Cream & Herbs, topped with Bread Crumbs & chopped Red Pepper 11.95

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Traditional Soup & Sandwich Combos and Daily Specials

Before 11:30 a.m. 7.95 After 11:30 a.m. 9.95

Salads
Wedge Salad
8.45 with Head Lettuce, Tomato, Chopped Bacon and Herbed Feta Dressing

Fish & Chips

Two pieces of Haddock in Beer Batter served with Homemade Tartar Sauce & Hand Cut Fries

12.95

Fruits and Juices

Citrus Fruits squeezed fresh to order

Senator Favourites
French Toast
4.00 2.50 2.50 2.50 3.50 3.00 6.00 7.95 3.00 Thick Slices of Fresh Challah dipped in Egg Batter & served with 100% Pure Maple Syrup & Seasonal Compote 10.25

Desserts
All Baking done with Pure Butter and natural ingredients.

Homemade Meat Loaf

8.45 13.45 8.95 14.45 14.45 14.45 Our own special recipe served with Mashed Potatoes & Smoked Tomato Sauce

12.95

Fresh Fruit Salad

Made with Seasonal Fruit

7.95

Freshly squeezed Orange Juice or Grapefruit Juice Apple Juice Tomato Juice Cranberry Juice Half Grapefruit Sliced Bananas Seasonal Berries Fresh Fruit Salad Yoghurt

House Salad
with House Vinaigrette & Bread with Roasted Chicken

Seasonal Homemade Pies

12.95 Pecan, Fruit A la mode 5.95 6.95 4.95 5.95 2.50 3.50 4.25

Caesar Salad
10.25 with Homemade Croutons with Blackened Chicken

Crab Cakes
New Orleans Style, Creamy Crab & Seafood, breaded & deep fried served with Tartar Sauce & Side Salad

Three Pancakes
Our own, made from scratch batter served with 100% Pure Maple Syrup & Fresh Fruit Compote Blueberry / Banana

Salad Nicoise
with Solid White Tuna

Five Alarm Chili

Slow Simmered Beef served with Cheddar Cheese, Sour Cream & Homemade Corn Bread

11.95

Cobb Salad
11.25 10.95 Sliced Chicken Breast, Egg, Cucumber Blue Cheese, Avocado, Tomatoes & Bacon on Greens

Rice Pudding Senator Cakes Cookies Bars or Squares Ice Cream

Chocolate, Strawberry, Vanilla

Cereals and Breads

Choice of Toast Cinnamon Toast Montreal Bagel Bagel with Cream Cheese Bran Muffin Homemade Granola with Fresh Fruit & Milk Cold Cereal with Milk Hot Cereal 2.00 2.50 2.25 3.75 2.50 8.00 3.75 4.95

Yoghurt Surprise - served all day

A serving of Fresh Fruit,Yoghurt, Granola & Honey

Hot Chicken Sandwich

9.95 Freshly Roasted Chicken served with Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables & Mushroom Gravy

12.95 Selections may vary seasonally.

Greek Salad
Feta, Onions, Cucumber, Tomatoes and Black Olives on Greens with Roasted Chicken

Huevos Rancheros - served all day

with Black Beans, Tomato Salsa, Avocado, Chorizo Sausage and Homemade Corn Bread

14.45

10.95

Liver & Onions

Sauted Provimi Calves Liver served with Mashed Potatoes

Coffees & Teas

14.95 House Blend Brewed Decaf Cafe au Lait with Espresso Cappuccino Espresso Orange Pekoe Green Tea Herbal Teas Iced Tea 2.50 2.50 4.00 4.25 4.25 3.00 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50

Sandwiches
On our selection of Freshly Baked Breads and Daily Garnish

Senator Burgers
9.95

Eggs and Scrambles

with Challah Toast, Beans & Homefries

Roasted Western - served all day

Roasted Red Onions, Roasted Peppers and Black Forest Ham scrambled with Omega 3 Eggs on Whole Wheat Toast with Homefries

10.50

Metro Melt
Swiss Cheese, Smoked Ham, and Tomatoes

11.95
Our Burgers are 1/2 pound of Cumbrae Butchers Naturally Raised Beef, served with Sliced Tomato, Caramelized Onions, Homemade Corn Relish and French Fries or Green Salad.

Two Eggs any Style Eggs & Onions (3 Eggs) Country Ham & Eggs Peameal Bacon & Eggs Chorizo or Breakfast Sausages & Eggs Salami & Eggs (3 Eggs) Smoked Salmon & Eggs Sausage Bacon Egg White Substitution

6.25 8.95 9.95 9.95 9.95 9.95 13.95 3.95 3.95 1.50

Senator Club House

14.95

Bagel Platter - served all day

House Smoked Atlantic Salmon, Cream Cheese, Tomatoes, Cucumbers & Bermuda Onions

Steak & Eggs - served all day

An 6 oz Sirloin served with 2 Eggs any style, Home Fries, Beans and Toast.

13.95

The Senator Omelettes

served all day

10.25

Three Farm Fresh Eggs served with Homemade Chilli Sauce, Homefries & Toast
Mushroom, Tomatoe & Swiss Cheese or Open-Face Smoked Salmon, Brie & Fresh Chives or Sauteed Peppers, Onions & Mushrooms or Homemade Beef Chili & Aged Cheddar Cheese

Grilled Cheese
Aged Cheddar Cheese on Grilled Challah with Homefries

8.95

10.95 Classic Double Decker with Freshly Roasted Chicken Breast, Ripe Tomatoes, Bacon & Lettuce on Toasted Challah Cubano 10.95 Slow Roasted Pork Loin, Avocado, Tomato, Chipotle Mayo on Sourdough A Classic Turkey 10.95 Roasted Turkey Breast, Swiss Cheese, Lettuce and Tomato with Cranberry and Toasted Pecan Mayonaisse on Seven Grain Bread Peameal B.L.T. 9.95 The Saturday market special served all week with Ripe Tomatoes & Honeycup Mustard on Country Bread Tuna Nicoise 9.95 Solid white Tuna Salad with Sliced Eggs, Tomatoes, Greens on Whole Wheat

Beverages
Fresh Lemonade/Limeade (seasonal) Mineral Water (Still or Bubbles) Pop/Soda Loganberry Root Beer Milk / Chocolate Milk Cream Soda Milkshakes Hot Mulled Cider (in Season) Hot Chocolate 2.75 3.00 2.00 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 4.95 3.00 3.00

Please allow 20 minutes for well done.

Toppings - Cheddar, Swiss, Blue Cheese, Bacon, Mushrooms - $1.00

Sides
Freshly Hand Cut Fries Mashed Potatoes Sauteed Mushrooms Sauteed Onions Daily Vegetables Dill Pickle Sliced Tomatoes 3.95 3.95 2.95 2.95 3.95 1.95 2.95

Breakfast: 7:30 am - 11:30 am Mon-Fri

Lunch: 11:30 am - 3:00 pm Mon-Fri

There is a $7.00 minimum charge per person between 12 & 2 pm. At peak time, 1.5 hours maximum seating. We accept VISA, MASTERCARD & AMEX charges over $15.00. Sorry, we are not responsible for lost or stolen property. No personal cheques.