I was excited to see what Grant Van Gameran would do with this old watering hole. Like his revamp of Harry's, he was able to keep the dingy vibe of the old Tennessee while still making it a place you would actually want to eat. It's always nice to see restaurateurs who understand the neighbourhood they are in and the Van Gameran gets Parkdale.
I had the perogies (half priced from 4pm-6pm!) and cevapi and everything I tasted was delicious. Seriously, even the pita that came with the cevapi dish was the best pita I've ever had. I don't even know how that works.
Decor in general was cool and not overdone. The heavy, ornate silverware and the way they present your bill were both nice touches as well.
As a local, I look forward to coming back here a lot. They have a back patio that looks beautiful and a large, semi-private table in a raised area for bigger groups that looks very inviting!