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You hear it, and it's an eye-roller. But you see it, and it's quite the eye-pleaser. Yours Truly has one of the nicest bars I've seen in a while. The concrete tables and copper drop lights are urban accents you would expect to find at a hip resto-bar. And at about 9, the lights turn down low, and music goes up.
I find Yours Truly's story endearing. It was going to be a "snack bar" until Jeff Claudio was hired - off of Craigs List by the way. Claudio has worked at some of the world's most notable restaurants, one of which (Rockpool) I will be trying in a few months (can't wait!).
Their menus are ever-changing, but there are only three. Two set (veggie and not) and one snack.
Of all the things I loved about Yours Truly, the most notable was who brought us our food. Their chefs. That's right. They make it and then bring it to your table to walk you through it. Love that.
Last Sunday my sister and I met up with The Scotsman and Venus to grab a drink and sample the snacks. A lot of that menu is more preparation than cooking, but either way, food boils down to concept. The chef has an idea and then he brings it to fruition. I would describe it as a gastronimcal pub with classic charm. Some of Yours Truly's ideas weren't innovative, others were, but all of them were presented beautifully, and tasted near perfect.
The four of us joked that we should just get one of everything. But then you know, that's exactly what we did.
Deviled Eggs - sriracha , furikake, sesame. The srirachi was a dollop of genius.
Salt Cod - inari, kewpie, nori, rice. My favourite things in one bite.
Thuet Bread with whipped duck fat and crispy shallots. Cutest presentation ever. Duck. Fat. OMG. Although we agreed there could have been more shallots.
Monforte Cheese with osprey bluffs honey. A well thought out pairing.
Salmon Sashimi - sour apple, white soy mustard, shaved foie gras. I would like to squirt white soy mustard on everything.
Rice Pudding - usually not a fan, but this one was really delicious.
I just checked their menu today. They have a chinese pork rice bowl and a behirir moroccan pancake. They're calling us. You free tonight?
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