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Mildred's Temple Kitchen Offers Semiprivate Dining, Event Space for 200

Susan O'Neill
January 15, 2009

When Donna Dooher and Kevin Gallagher closed the doors to Mildred Pierce in the summer of 2007—after 17 years at 99 Sudbury St.—followers of the restaurant wondered where the pair would resurface. Dooher and Gallagher ended the speculation when they opened Mildred's Temple Kitchen on Hanna Avenue in Liberty Village in early December.

The rebranded eatery—an elegant space designed by Brian Brownlie of du Toit Architects—has received rave reviews from publications including The Toronto Star, Eye Weekly, and toronto.com in recent weeks.

Although the menu includes several familiar dishes, Mildred's has a different feel from the original venue (which was named after the book and 1945 Joan Crawford film Mildred Pierce). Mildred's has floor-to-ceiling windows offering a view of the railroad tracks, a semiprivate dining area with a communal table that seats 30 people, and a spotless open-concept kitchen.

The restaurant seats 110 and can hold as many as 210 for receptions. The space is filled with solid walnut tables and cream chairs by Knoll. An acrylic wall designed by Mark Littlejohn provides a dramatic backdrop for the bar, and artwork by Montrealer Alice Jarry decorates the restrooms. The owners play an eclectic mix of music, including the theme song from The Price Is Right and Nancy Sinatra's “These Boots Are Made for Walking.”

Dooher, who is also the executive chef, and Gallagher installed a water filtration system to provide customers with still and sparkling water, and the menu features dishes made with locally sourced products. Appetizers feature dishes such as handmade ricotta gnudi with Berkshire bacon, fried sage and caramelized onion, and main courses include crisped pork belly prepared sous vide with potato dumplings and bourbon jus.

Mildred's is open for lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for brunch on Sundays. The restaurant is available for private bookings.

Mildred's Temple Kitchen
Mildred's Temple Kitchen
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The dining room, which has high ceilings and concrete floors, is filled with solid walnut tables and cream chairs by Knoll.
The dining room, which has high ceilings and concrete floors, is filled with solid walnut tables and cream chairs by Knoll.
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The open kitchen overlooks the dining room.
The open kitchen overlooks the dining room.
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The restaurant, designed by Brian Brownlie of du Toit Architects, seats 110 and holds up to 210 for receptions.
The restaurant, designed by Brian Brownlie of du Toit Architects, seats 110 and holds up to 210 for receptions.
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An acrylic wall designed by Mark Littlejohn provides a dramatic backdrop for the bar.
An acrylic wall designed by Mark Littlejohn provides a dramatic backdrop for the bar.
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A semiprivate dining area, equipped with a drop down screen for presentations, can accommodate groups of up to 30 people.
A semiprivate dining area, equipped with a drop down screen for presentations, can accommodate groups of up to 30 people.
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A curved booth located at the far end of the dining room is a focal point in the space.
A curved booth located at the far end of the dining room is a focal point in the space.
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