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| - Location: King and Portland (just east of Bathurst) on the southeast corner. Super convenient locations. Many cabs go buy this area.
Facility: Intimate, romantic, elegant, upscale. I was very impressed (and surprised) to see this little charm when we randomly choose a place to eat. Decor and ambiance is perfect for couples and small groups. Patio space is available. Washroom as individual stalls (very clean) and private - no men/womens. We arrived for dinner on a Saturday night around 9pm and were seated immediately.
Food Quality & Price: Dishes are tapas style (community dishes where you order a few and share with people at the table). I went with a close girlfriend and we split 3 dishes between us and were quite full. Prices for these dishes range from $4 - $45.
Drinks are pricey ($14 average for a cocktail). We ordered the bone marrow with parsley, cassava frites, and beef tenderloin carpaccio. Everything was a hit. I could go back for seconds and thirds of that carpaccio. The food was just divine! At the end of the night, we split a bill around $30 for two people. Amazing!!
Service: Incredible!! We never had empty or even close to empty glasses!! It didn't matter who our server was, any server who walked by would top off our glasses. And even our own server, Tara, was just lovely. She was attentive, efficient and friendly. Never intrusive, but always nearby if we needed her. During such a busy time of week, we never felt that the staff were "stressed" or "too busy" for us.
Overall: Colour me impressed! I cannot wait to return for a romantic date night with my husband!! You HAVE to order the beef tenderloin carpaccio. And though other's say the dress code is casual, on weekend evenings, I notice a lot of ladies and gents in business casual or even cocktail attire. You can get away with both. I hope Portland Variety keeps their prices/service consistently this well in the future.
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