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| - So, some friends of mine and Lee's were working for the week in Toronto, coming from Alabama. I said we should meet for a midweek dinner, and decided that this place would be a good place to go for good beer that's representative of Toronto, and in a location we could all meet at without too much hassle.
I made reservations, which I recommend even on a weeknight. The place was packed, very busy and with a lively crowd. We were quite early (I wasn't totally sure with the drive from Buffalo what time I'd make it,) but they were nice enough to seat us immediately.
They have a nice selection of samplers to choose from, since Lee and I are already familiar with their beers, we both went for one of the full pints. Our out of town friends got samplers, and I was a little bit dismayed to find that one of their popular beers (Downtown Brown) was actually not available! C'mon guys, get someone from the brewery to deliver some kegs. :D
We started out with a poutine, because we had to show our friends this delightful dish. It was a good poutine, with good fries and gravy, and good curds. Definitely a thumb's up from me, although it's rare that I meet a poutine that I don't like.
For mains I got the fish and chips, which was a little bit disappointing, kinda soggy with oil, not really all that awesome, but it was edible. Our friends got the brisket sandwiches, which they seemed to enjoy. Lee got the Brewmaster's sausage pizza, which he mostly enjoyed. Perhaps I just had bad luck in my choice.
Service was really great. Our friends with their deep Southern drawls charmed the pants off our server, who was very attentive and nice. I would definitely head here again for a beer and give the food another shot.
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