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| - This place is great for:
- a date - it's a small and busy place; also, the music is loud, so you'll need to get close to whoever you're with
- if you're looking to have a few good drinks and small sharing plates at a trendy, low-lit place
This is not a good place for:
- a large group - even a group of 4 may have to wait longer than usual; and they do not take reservations
- if you're looking to eat a big meal
- if you want a variety of dessert - the only dessert is an "after eight jos louis" which I did not try
My experience: 4.5/5
My boyfriend and I went on Valentine's day, which was a Friday night, at around 6:45 pm. The place was busy. The host was very friendly and took our name and number to contact us when seating was available. He said it would take 20-30 minute, but we received a text about 15 minutes later which asked us to confirm if we will be there and in how long, or to inform them if we wanted to cancel. We sat at the bar - the seating was very close to each other, but my boyfriend and I didn't mind. We shared a bottle of the Cote du Rhone ($50) - as Toronto is known to overprice their wine in restaurants, we found the wine prices to be reasonable or on par with other restaurants in comparison.
What we ate:
1) 6 oysters ($15) - 4/5
- the oysters were small but delicious and they were shucked well
2) foie torchon with toasts ($7) - 4/5
- this plate is good for two
- the foie was smooth, rich, and tasty. It's served with some kind of sweet apple puree which paired well with the foie. There was more of the apple puree than was necessary as it overpowered the foie if you put too much of it
3) steak tartare ($7) - 4.5/5
- the steak tartare is place on top of 2 pieces of thinly sliced bread
- it was delicious and melted in your mouth
Service: 4/5
- we found the host and the bartender who served us to be attentive and friendly
Overall, it was a great place for an intimate date where you're looking to enjoy a few drinks and small tapas plates.
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