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| - Fun fact: this restaurant has a Happy Hour between 5-6PM. It was the perfect way to kick off my long weekend with pals.
We partook in their happy hour to test out their cocktails and take in their 'Buck a Shuck'. Going through their cocktail list, I would have to say my favourite two were the Caribbean Queen (dark rum, averna, lime, ginger beer, bitters) and the Mezcal Negroni (mezcal, campari and sweet vermout).
As we arrived, the place was empty. But the place got busier and busier as time went on. And rightly so. The food is unbelievable. First as a table, we ordered the freshly baked bread with whipped butter ($4) and ricotta gnocchi ($16) to share as a table and wow. We couldn't beautifully balanced everything was. And god, we need to talk about that butter. UNNNNNF.
For my main, I ordered the seared pork tenderloin (in a gravy with walnut) and the table shared all the sides including butternut squash gratin, shaved brussels sprouts, onion rings and french fries. The pork was so tender and juicy. The sides were definitely not a side note. They paired so wonderfully with everything. I didn't want the meal to end.
By the time we were done, I couldn't believe that we were done. The meal was epic. Literally one of the best meals I had in a long time and quite unexpected. I've been here before, but I think I had forgotten just how much of a gem this place was.
I remember when Whippoorwill (the former restaurant next door) use to be my favourite, but I think this might have just taken the cake. Everyone needs to come here immediately.
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