Not to be confused with Four Loko, Local 4 is a cozy little resto pub that is an adorable little refuge away from the sketch and stank of the Yonge street strip, and funny enough right next to Kawaii Spa, wink-wink ;) Incidentaly according to their website Local 4 does happen to serve absinthe martinis, alcoholic debauchery notwithstanding I am here for a simple evening of dining with some lovely Yelp ladies.
I arrive late to meet with lovely ladies Chris P and Elaine K as they are conveniently seated at the very first table which is seperated from the entrance by a large glass pane. The atmosphere is intimate and laid back as they had a little fireplace going completely decked out in tinsel and Christmas regalia.
The menu is a concise offering of delectable comfort foods. I order the Butternut squash cakes to share which is 3 pieces, Panko Breaded with Corn and Red Peppers, served with sour Cream spiked with scotch bonnet peppers. The cakes are delightfully crisp and savoury and nicely complimented by the tangy vinagrette marinated cucumber strings.
The ladies order their respective meals and I order the Green salad with poppy seed dressing topped with grilled chicken and I have to declare it is the best salad I have had in a long time as the warm chicken along with the fresh greens and flavourful poppy seed dressing is a medley of deliciousness happening in my mouth.
The meal was actually pretty reasonably priced as the total for 1app a big salad and two entrees came to about $56!
Kudos and thanks to the lovely Chris P for choosing such a great cozy spot for a lazy rainy Monday dinner get-together. I highly recommend Local 4 for that perfect little place to escape for a pint, some good food and good conversation.