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The experience at Garde Manger was close to perfect, and as many previous reviewers have noted, the setting is wonderful. Our waitress was more than attentive, as were the busboys and even bartender.
Our party of 4 shared 3 appetizers; oysters, octopus with fingerling potatoes and chorizo, and lobster poutine. The 3 varieties of oysters were all delicious, the octopus a little too seared for my liking, but the poutine is something that grows on you I find. The first bite might be a little confusing to the palate but I was going back for more.
For mains we had; short-ribs with Stilton cheese, 2 had the rock shrimp risotto, and I had the seared scallops with potato and brussel sprouts. I tried the risotto, which was a little too al dente for me but delicious, and the scallops were so fresh and the whole dish was perfection.
We didn't really have room for dessert, and two people had some of their special drinks (home-made Five Alive with gin, and a virgin classic Bloody Cesar). Next time I think we might try all apps so that we can try even more.
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