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"...take care of the small stuff and
the big stuff will take care of itself. "
A
- Ben Graci Sr.
n elegantly appointed setting, impeccable food, music
to soothe or invigorate are the key ingredients when
looking for a special dining experience. Rather than
Marc and Ben Jr. give credit to their dad by saying,
drive downtown, this fine restaurant sits in a popular
“Our
father’s mentality has always been to take care of
destination right in the heart of Kleinburg. It rivals
the
small
stuff and the big stuff will take care of itself.”
the most talked about steakhouses downtown and
Following
their father’s words, they have been able to
you need not look further than your own backyard.
create
a
dining
experience that is rooted in the details.
The newest addition to The Doctor’s House is anything but orEvery aspect of design, from the tables, the wine glasses,
dinary. XXI Chophouse is the latest project and dream realized
the food on the menu, to the perfect steak knife, has been
by the Graci family who have been proprietors of the venue for
thought
through to create the perfect night out. The serover 14 years. The Doctor’s House, it is indeed one of Vaughan’s
vice
is
impeccable,
the food is divine and the atmosphere
beloved destinations. It’s a sprawling estate in the charming vilis
all
you
have
ever
wanted in a dining rendezvous.
lage of Kleinburg, and is known for their one-of-a-kind weddings
and events. The Doctor’s House is home to four separate spaces
This restaurant has turned the classic dinner into an exaccommodating up to 300 guests, each one with a stunning patraordinary experience. The Gracis found there was a
tio and view, as well as the quaint chapel which is a wedding
desire by the community to stay out later and spend the
must-have for couples exchanging their vows. Driven by the
whole night, rather than go home immediately after eatsame standards to which The Doctor’s House operates, XXI
ing. They listened to the public and responded. Every FriChophouse is the family’s brain child to which new standards
day and Saturday night, XXI Chophouse has a DJ playing
have been set. This entirely renovated upscale chophouse has
live music and taking special requests to keep the crowd
spared no details.
entertained while dining. At XXI Chophouse, there’s no
need to leave after the food has been enjoyed. Sit back, reXXI Chophouse is more than just a restaurant; it redefines
lax
with a cocktail or a fine wine and enjoy jazz, blues or
the typical dining experience. As soon as you step inside, you
classical
music. The best part is you don’t have to go downwill feel like you have travelled thousands of kilometres away
town to find it. XXI Chophouse has all the makings of a
to one of the world’s top dining destinations, in Miami or
dining destination – something a little more special than just
Las Vegas. The dark hardwood floors against the glistening
a
place to have a meal, and leave.
decorative marble walls combined with the comfortable seating options create an aura of elegance and luxury across the
large yet still intimate space. Modern lighting and mystical
artwork add to the modern urban downtown inspired atmosphere that has been created by its lush décor.
The future is bright for the Graci family. Moving forward,
Ben Graci Sr. and his sons are looking to continue to expand
The Doctor’s House in an exciting, unique way. Not only
are they currently in the process of building an underground
wine cellar to host their award-winning list of wines, future
plans include opening up a hotel, right on the property beside
The Doctor’s House. Marc beli eves, “This upcoming project
isn’t just beneficial for our business, but also for the Village of
Kleinburg. It will draw a lot of new traffic into the town, people that would not have come here otherwise.” With this new
quaint hotel in the works, Kleinburg will have the potential
to become a tourist destination, a title that it truly deserves.
The owners of The Doctor’s House and XXI Chophouse,
Ben Graci Sr. and his two sons, Marc Graci and Ben Graci
Jr., had a vision in mind and a goal to open up a brand
new restaurant, and in 2015, the timing finally seemed
right. After travelling to Las Vegas, Miami and Chicago,
the trio were inspired to combine their favourite elements
of the three destinations and create a stylish restaurant to
complement The Doctor’s House. They had always liked
the concept of a steakhouse, but wanted to take a differTradition remains rooted at The Doctor’s House, with weddings
ent spin on the traditional idea. Together they put their
and special events. But while the excitement is ramping up at XXI
dreams into action and created XXI Chophouse.
Chophouse, the family is happy to add to the charm of the original
venue
making the The Doctor’s House a sought out destination
From fresh organic ingredients, to the finest aged steaks
within
Vaughan
and beyond. With a historic past, an exciting pres(aged right on the premises), XXI Chophouse offers
ent
and
a
ground-breaking
future on the way, the Graci family seem
more than what you expect at your local restaurant.
to have done it all while respecting the community and sharing in its
growth. It’s time to visit this historic gem in Kleinburg and revel
in all that is, while imagining all that’s still to come.
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