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| - This review is lengthy because this place is AWESOME!! After seeing a few comments on how great this place is, on a local social media forum, my wife and I decided to see what all the hype was about, and are we glad we did. We were blown away. I just hope this place gets the recognition it really deserves.
The Service. As soon as we walked in, my wife and I were met by the lovely hostess, without hesitation, greeted us sincerely and warmly. After some feedback, she seated us in a nice cozy spot. Although the seating is a little close to other tables, I never felt like our personal space was invaded for a second. You're close, and could have a friendly conversation with others (which of course I did at one point - to help a group with their photo) but for the most part, you'll enjoy your space, guaranteed. This leads me to decor and layout. But before I get there, our server was a nice cool guy, very pleasant. It was awesome having the chef serve us our appetizer and explain its cheeses and meats too.
Decor. As soon as you walk in the restaurant, you'll see two tables on the main level, just two your right, and two tables on one step (almost balcony-ish), for a total of 4 tables. I have to admit, the way they placed them is interesting. Without getting into specifics, you'd be comfortable sitting at any of these tables whether you're a couple, a group of three or a group of 4. And since we're talking about seating, you could sit at the bar by yourself (or another table) and be quite content. The bar is long, and seems interactive and comfortable enough. My only regret is not seeing the back of the place, but it appeared that you could seat a nice large group back there. Even the downstairs where the washrooms are, are equally impressive and clean as the upstairs. The stairs connecting the main floor and basement are angled well too, unlike some other stores in older establishments. Obviously these people care greatly about decor and safety.
Food. Holy S--T. Like C'mon, what the hell? Did I just die and go to heaven? Ok the appetizer 'Cheese and Carcutarie' was great. Powerful tastes. The cheeses, cured meats, jam, and pickled vegetables with the toast (see my picture) is reason enough to dine here. Paired with a good alcoholic beverage, and you'd be set for a good after work day snack. We had a salad each as our main. My wife had the Beet salad. My wife says it was a hearty, flavorful and filling salad with goat cheese well paired with pistachio pesto. I had the Nicoise Salad, and have never had anything like it. I'm pretty sure it had an organic egg (most flavorful egg I've ever eaten - and I REALLY like eggs) along with a well vinegarred cut up potatoe, and of course the pan seared (melt in your mouth) tuna. We had their fries with dinner too. Well sized, not greasy and made me feel like I was eating a potatoe but it was fun, and tasty. There could've been more side sauce, but wife says "don't be a greedy guts"!! Like she knows best pfffft.
Price point, I'd say this place is definitely fair to other places. Although I enjoy other local venues, I'd have to say this is my favourite amongst some other familiar places like Melanie's Bistro, Local 1794, The Borough, etc. Whatever you do.....enjoy yourself.
Thanks for taking the time to read this. Cheers.
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