As I was already in an area I wasn't normally in, I thought to myself let's forget the Pizza Nova next door and try something different.
Walking in trepiditiously (yes, I may have just made that word up). I was greeted by a very jovial and welcoming group of staff. Being a person who's afraid of spicy food, I was really nervous but they quickly put my mind at ease telling me that many of their menu items could be made 'mild'.
Ambience is casual about 6-8 tables with tablecloths and lamps. Their menu required some studying as it's quite varied. I eventually was encouraged to get their pasta in a creamy sauce with chicken and sausage (no spice). This dish did not disappoint! Tri-coloured pasta, slightly firm with a good amount of meat.
They also offered a taste of their jambalaya which was just at the border of my spice tolerance. Wash it down with an Arizona half lemonade half mango drink and I was a happy camper.
As I was the only customer at the time and all the staff were giddy that they had gotten their liquor license and could offer their Scarborough clientele their fabulous cocktails from the flagship store at Bathurst and Bloor, they were quite chatty. Hearing about the history of the restaurant made me enjoy my experience that much more!
I'm glad I didn't go familiar! And I'm planning to go back on a day off to try one or two of their signature cocktails.