Fantastic cocktails, tasty food, and a promising menu.
A friend and I stopped in the first night Heritage was open to the public. The staff were eager and ready to serve, coming off last week's soft open. My only complaint is that I'll have to return for a late night visit in order to try the poutine.
That day's Malort Thing incorporated lemonade and orange juice. It was a surprisingly refreshing summer cocktail.
We tried the deviled eggs, which were delicious. The beet eggs were wonderfully briny, the charcuterie savory, but the porchetta egg was amazing. The half egg was lightly breaded and fried before being topped.
The tempura appetizer was incredible. The breading was light and delicious. I was especially fond of the string beans that were still squeaky fresh, but the bacon-wrapped cheese curds were a close second. The nori-wrapped shrimp didn't excite me, but my companion thought them fantastic.
The kitchen is quite open. Sitting at the end of the bar, one can see down the length of the bar and into the kitchen. It's easy to see how busy the staff is, and glimpse the work they put into each dish.