I was super excited when this was about to open, but it didn't get the best reviews so I put it off. My friend and I wanted to celebrate our birthdays by going out for lunch and we saw that they were offering their Winterlicious menu a week early. We figured, why not?
My friend ordered the pork belly skewers, sweet potato mac and cheese and the brownie dessert. I ordered the cauliflower soup, honey garlic ribs and also the brownie.
The pork belly was an enormous portion for an appetizer. Three huge pieces of meat which was awkward to eat. She gave me some of hers and I found it very rich, but flavourful. The spice in the soup was so overpowering (and I love me some strong flavour) and it almost had a vinegary taste. No bueno.
The ribs on the other hand were awesome! Fall off the bone delicious. The coleslaw left a bit to be desired. The granny smith apple in it barely saved it. It was quite bland. My friend seemed to really enjoy her mac and cheese and took half of it home.
The brownie dessert came in a small mason jar with chocolate mousse, whipped cream, brownie pieces and peanuts. It was really yummy, but it would have been a 10 if they had warmed up the brownie pieces first.
Service was good, but there was barely anyone in the place. I'm guessing they make the bulk of their money on the after work drink crowd.
Atmosphere is ok. Nothing special compared to other downtown restaurants. High tables and stools mostly, so try to get a table with a bench seat against the wall.