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| - Kalendar has a unique atmosphere, it's like stepping into a quaint cosy cafe transported from a small town in France to the the streets of Little Italy. The furniture is all in dark wood, the lights are dim, and none of the clocks works. All the better to lose track of time over a meal!! I came during the first cold spell of the winter, so the outside patio was already closed but looked to be a charming place to have dinner during the warmer months. Instead, a table by the large windows facing the street served the purpose of people watching. Extra points to the restaurant for having hot cider to ward off the chill, with a shot of dark rum to make it extra festive.
I had scroll 8 (oven roasted chicken, cheddar, black bean hummus, mango, red pepper, tomato & fresh cilantro) with a side salad. A scroll could best be described as their version of a roti. Not really a crepe, but not really a pita... somewhere in between. Still good, but not mind-blowing. Not sure I would place it in a category of it's own though, too much like a roti for me to add 'scroll' into my food vocabulary. The service was easy going and helpful, leaving us mostly to our own after our meal arrives and letting us linger over our drinks without pressure. 3 stars for the food, an extra one for the charming atmosphere and service.
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