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| - I've made two recent trips to Toronto and besides the hotel, this is the only place I visited both times. The location is really well placed just up the street from the Hockey Hall of Fame and the Sony Center. Going a little later in the evening we were able to get either seats at the bar or in the lounge area each time. The ambiance is upscale and modern, with a semi-divided bar and restaurant area. The lighting is dark and the decor a bit retro. They also have an open kitchen which I love. Not only is there nothing to hide, but it's like being invited in to their home. A small touch I always appreciate.
The beer selection is interesting and eclectic. I got spoiled by the Rodenbach Grand Cru, as I love sour beers. My buddy tried quite a few including Collective Arts "Ransack the Universe" and the BraufractuM Roog, which has "entirely appropriate notes of ham". It was smokey, and unpleasant.
The food was absolutely amazing, having tried the Duck Confit Pizza with goat cheese (I'm a complete sucker for goat cheese) and Mushroom Pierogi. Both were excellent and had to be finished despite being completely full.
The bar tenders were also extremely friendly, checking often, joking with us and making reservations. Also, on the second visit, the bar was full but the hostess told us a party in the lounge area was paying and likely leaving. After they finished she put a reserved sign on the table until it was cleaned to reserve it for us. Class move and much appreciated. This was definitely my favorite spot in Toronto.
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