I've been meaning to drop into this place ever since it opened. I became a little hesitant when I discovered that it, like the AWFUL restaurant down the street, specializes in Balkan cuisine. Not that I don't like Balkan cuisine... it's just that I had such a terrible experience at the place down the street.
Well I was more than pleasantly surprised. I absolutely loved every single thing about my Pork Belly Sandwich and Sweet Potato Fries. The pork was perfectly tender with a wonderful sweet glaze, served on one of those European soft buns. It was perfectly balanced by the crunch of the pickled cabbage and the saltiness of the spicy mayo. And it was all complimented with that little hint of cilantro you'd get every now and then.
The decor of the place is very nice and welcoming, almost charming. There are plenty of magazines laid out in case you want to really take your time. It's very clean and spacious to boot!
It still grinds my gears, however, when places call themselves BBQ when they have NOTHING to do with BBQ, (just like the "place" down the street). Also, please don't compare this place to Appalachia on the Queensway. They're two entirely different cuisine types. Appalachia makes true Southern BBQ and this place is a European Grill.
Perhaps I'm being too generous with 5 stars after only one visit, but thinking about my next Pork Belly Sandwich from this place puts me in a great mood!
I'm sure I'll be back. Soon.