An awesome addition to Chinatown.
If you want evidence that the Spadina is evolving, People's Eatery is proof served on a silver plater. This hip bar is unlike most of the restaurants that it calls neighbour.
Came here on the weekend and they had a DJ playing. The place was packed and it's obvious why. The food was amazing. I tried the Thai chicken wings for $7. Got about 5-6 pieces of chicken. Each dish is meant to be shared with the table just like a traditional Chinese meal. Cocktails were also delicious and ran in at about $10 a drink. They also give lucky Chinese candy in lieu of mint candy when you get the bill at the end which is a nice touch.
The decor and atmosphere was a pleasant surprise. Great to hang out with friends or for a date. Music was on point and the real taper candles at each table was a nice touch.
The one knock against them was the slow service as it took awhile to get my drink (ordered food and drinks at the same time and the drink came just after the food). They are really nice though so it makes up for the speed.
As you leave the People's Eatery at night, you step out back on to the quiet night street of Spadina and leave the music behind.