Pigeonhole was named one of the top 10 restaurants in Canada this year and that's saying alot because Eastern Canada tends to hog all the top spots in the business. It was a no brainer for us to check it out and see if the place truly stands among the best in Canada.
Environment - Place was trendy and staff was excellent. We didn't get to sit next to the open kitchen but we were just happy that we got a reso on a Saturday night a few days before. You could tell all the staff take pride in their role in the restaurant. Our server was very knowledgable and worked hard to provide the best dining experience for us.
Food - Pigeonhole's choice to serve tapas allows you to tantalize the full spectrum of your tastebuds. As recommended by pretty much everyone we talked to, we tried the charred cabbage ignoring the instincts of my palate, and I'm glad I did. It's a dish that should not work, but somehow Pigeonhole was able to work its magic and created something that's both bitter and sweet. Another worthy dish was the Applewood smoked chicken. As told by our server, the chicken had been in the smoker for a good number of hours and you could definitely tell. The meat was moist and full of flavor. It had a texture that was not quite chicken, but somewhat resembled pork. The other dishes were good as well, but I plan not to write an essay here.
Value - While Pigeonhole was more expensive than the typical tapas restaurant, it was truly an unique experience worth the admission. Portions were not great, but that was to be expected from a tapas style restaurant. As my buddy always said, just head over to McDonald's for a top up afterwards.
Overall - I would definitely recommend Pigeonhole to anyone who seeks an unique and satisfying culinary experience.