Woo just when I thought I'd never review Avec again (previous one deleted for reasons unknown) an opportunity for a redemption visit came when we decided to dine her on a last minute whim.
Notes on my first visit: The service was stellar and charming and the waiter educated me on cognac and armanac. The menu (then) was elegant with a firm backbone of french cuisine served in small portions-befitting a high end dining establishment.
On our recent visit: I tried their entrant to poutine week: masterfully fried fries with hamhock gravy over cheese and bacon. Delicious in texture but heavy on the palate with salt, savory, and fattiness. Next I had their duck confit, which was the most tender and fatty confit I've ever had, but I didn't find it good match with the lentils. Finally we got a chance to learn about Absinthe: our waiter brought out a fancy water drip(a fountain) and educated us on what absinthe is all about: no burning sugar cubes and nothing in the liquor itself that would cause hallucinations (if anyone drank a high volume of alcohol, they're guaranteed some sort of mental episode).