We went to Hoof Cafe as a precursor to our Black Hoof dinner experience http://www.yelp.ca/biz/black-hoof-toronto#hrid:RF1fzbAmQ25BLsrp3eIaPA while we waited for a table to be made available across the street. Since they're owned by the same people anyway, we weren't too bothered by the wait. In fact, it was a very tasty and heart-stopping start to the evening!
The selection of beers is very refreshing - my first taste of a Duggan beer! The artisianal plate made up of charcuterie and cheese came with a complimentary bowl of warm crustini that we were able to refill, which is a bonus as bread is something that is to be paid for at Black Hoof. The bone marrow was incredible and just enough for all five of us to each have one deliciously rich bite.
The service was quick and attentive. When we received the call from Black Hoof that our table was ready, we were told that we had a bit of time (10 minutes) to finish up as they'll hold the table for us.
I can't wait to come back for brunch!