Getting ready for this week's launch of Boots & Bourbon Saloon at Queen St. E. and Broadview Ave.)The mechanical bull, surrounded by lots of padding, is ready for rides at Rock 'N' Horse Saloon.)Just look at them bars.Two new rootin’-tootin’ establishments will open their saloon doors this week, inviting Torontonians to pull on their cowboy boots, fasten their belt buckles and test all manner of other yee-hawing stereotypes.Mechanical bulls will buck their way into the Entertainment District at the Rock ’n’ Horse Saloon (250 Adelaide St. W., above Adelaide Hall) and the Boots & Bourbon Saloon (725 Queen St. E.) in Riverside.As a born-and-raised (and now displaced) Calgarian who spent summers working at the Stampede and knows more line dances than she’d care to admit, it’s jarring to think the “Centre of the Universe” may also have a little western flair.While Toronto is already home to a few other country-esque establishments, including the Dakota Tavern and the upscale Weslodge, now there are two more reasons to call the city “Hogtown.”

“It’s a great, unpretentious way to have fun,” said Matthew Gibbons, whose company, MRG Ventures, is behind the Rock ’n’ Horse. He said the idea stems from growing up in the west (in Whistler, B.C.). “The first bar I worked in was called Longhorn Saloon,” he said. “It’s a genre that kind of sticks around.”Gibbons said the fact that two country bars are opening in Toronto the same week is largely coincidental, but added it may reflect present economic hardships.“Country music romanticizes the working class,” he said. “It’s less about popping bottles, and more about just having a good time and going somewhere where you can dance.”Rock ’n’ Horse, which opens to the public on Friday, is set to duel with Boots & Bourbon, a joint-venture between Rock Lobster’s Matt Pettit and a number of individuals involved in Canada’s entertainment scene. Boots & Bourbon has its grand opening Saturday night, but there’s a public sneak peek on Wednesday featuring the first Toronto show by Alberta-bred country musician Brett Kissel.Gibbons and Pettit said their venues, although both country, are not geared toward the same crowd.“

Being downtown, we’ll be more sort of a party place,” Gibbons said.Pettit emphasized Boots & Bourbon’s food, drink and “fun, whimsical style.” “We’re not just a Friday-Saturday concert hall,” Pettit said, pointing to its comfort food menu, live music and line dancing lessons.Gibbons and Pettit agreed the two establishments will fill a hole in Toronto’s entertainment scene.“The more country the better,” Pettit said., each property of Toronto Star Newspapers Limited, One Yonge Street, 4th Floor, Toronto, ON, M5E 1E6. You can unsubscribe at any time. Please contact us or see our privacy policy for more information.Photo credit : Jim Mneymneh Saloon - A Musical Acrobatic Adventure Cirque Éloize - Gare Dalhousie The Wild West comes alive with world-renowned Cirque Éloize and its newest creation Saloon. Swing open the saloon doors and lasso up some fun with the entire family in this musical and acrobatic adventure. Live folk music combined with strength, agility and original choreography for an action-packed theatrical thrill-ride.

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This Modern Take On A Cowboy Saloon Brings A Touch Of Canadian Grit To The UAE's Food SceneYee Haw! The Wild West Has Landed In Dubai What’s the best thing to come out of Canada bar Ryan Renolds and Ice Hockey? Wel,l here at Lovin Dubai Towers we think it has to be Weslodge, a refreshingly different concept: providing restaurant quality food in a beautiful environment with a breathtaking view. It was simply the best meal I’ve had in 2016, bar none. The unique casual chic environment with actual Canadians, passionate about their craft serving you dinner, mixing your cocktails and throwing your steak on the grill. We absolutely LOVE Weslodge and think you will too. To be honest when someone said to me I would be going to eat at a ‘modern saloon’ I thought how naff will this be? But with glossy dark wood features, big game Antlers, taxidermy and enormous Lambourghini yellow doors this modern saloon entrances you from the moment you arrive in the sky on the 68th Floor of the second tower in the JW Marriott Marquis, Business Bay.We were greeted by friendly front of house and walked to our table through the enormous but well shaped space.

We went through the bar which already had people diving into Old Fashioned cocktails, chilled glasses of bubbles and Smoking Ponchos. The ‘libations’ or drinks menu takes some reading and if you want a great place to enjoy wonderful mixology with breaktaking views then the bar at Weslodge is a perfect venue to meet dates, friends or hang out with colleagues after work. The place was buzzing with lively tunes, the vibrations of lively banter and chit chat. We instantly felt at home as it had that unique ‘Gastro Pub’ vibe – utterly chic, where the cool IT crowd hangs out.  We sat opposite the kitchen underneath a beautiful light made from Antlers. This table is the perfect spot for any foodie because the kitchen and the grill in particular are somewhat breathtaking. Apparently this is the biggest grill in the Middle East and as we sat there we watched the wonderful chefs throwing beautiful bits of steak, chicken and even whole cauliflowers (which is a must try by the way) on the grill and firing it with love and affection.

It was quite mesmerizing and you should definitely check it out.Weslodge's chefs use hardwood and charcoal to achieve a flavourful balance and maximum heat and that comes through in the food. So what about the food? Well it was sublime, hearty portions, too much that appealed to the senses and to choose from but after quite a lengthy decision process we settled on the foie gras parfait with , the Lobster Poutine which is a Canadian national dish reinvented for Dubai and the Beet and Burrata Salad. The Foie Gras was the stand out dish for us all and one that I had to persuade my better half to try. He instantly fell in love with the softest foie gras we’ve ever had and wanted to order more! Melt in the Mouth GorgeousnessThen we hit the main courses which we washed down with a very reasonably priced Malbeck – I ordered Southern Fried Chicken, Triple Cooked Chips, we also had the Porterhouse Steak and Whole Lobster – as you can see we were rather peckish! And I strongly recommend that anyone visiting Weslodge goes there hungry because the food is hearty and there is so much to choose from.