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| - When you walk into Parts, you feel as if you have just stepped into the coolest scenester joint in Brooklyn, NYC. I would like to consider myself a relatively cool person, however, no matter how stylish I may feel that day, P and L will always have the upper hand. A renovated former hardware store turned restaurant/bar/lounge with an awesome live music venue in the basement equals one of the best ideas ever! I was really bummed out when I heard that Oddfellow's was closing=(. I shed a tear in honour of the delicious stews and all you can eat taco night. I was sceptical of this new establishment and longed for my tall can of stiegl and stew in the private side room at Oddfellows. It looks like you need protection, from this new Westside Connection=) haha O.k. it is important to keep an open mind. And P and L is now right by my house. Bonus!
I had the privy of attending the opening of P and L. I have never felt so unhip in my life! My cousin was responsible for creating the soul artwork that hangs in the joint; a beautiful series of cast metal sculptures of the great lakes( I helped with a little bit of Lake Superior, watch out Warhol! hahaha). http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/10/view/9614/joy-charbonneau-ed-zec-great-lakes.html.
The vibe of the place is actually super chill and friendly. At first thought I would need to get some crazy tattoos and be clad in plaid to be accepted, however, not the case at all. There are several long communal tables with Brian Richer's amazing cylindrical fluorescent light fixtures hanging above them. They are stunning and super funky. Hanging above the length of the bar are unusual fire extinguisher light installations in various colors. The bar stools are giant springs with leather seats. Very cool! The music is always awesome, however, sometimes the acoustics in the main area have some reverb. So, I would suggest if you are trying to have an intimate conversation to try to grab a table at the back by the kitchen. Oh the food. Matty the executive chef is so nice and fantastic at what he does. The menu is very interesting and channels a traditional French reliance on game meat and rich flavors. I went once for brunch but in retrospect my selection of pancakes was too safe and I was left feeling uninspired. However, the burger is one of the best that I have ever had! The P and L sauce makes McDonald's big mac seem like the grossest thing on the planet. The garlic aioli on the French fries is out of this world! I highly recommend the dish and the establishment.
All and all I love Parts and Labour! So fun to sit at a communal table and potentially make some new friends over coctkails=) Another gastronomic treasure and a too hip to be square joint in Parkdale. But make um understand Its Westside foe Life!
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