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| - I live in the building above this restaurant. I've been there twice. Both times, for the location.
The pasta here is so devastatingly mediocre, I almost cried. The first time, I was just happy to have a restaurant in my neighbourhood. I didn't even expect much, so when the food turned out so disappointing, I was crushed. But location can't be beat, especially in the summer, when the area is bustling with activity and you can sit in the sun.
So, the food is bleh, whatever, it happens.
The reason I'm posting a review at all, is because I went into the *most charming* bakery that opened next door today and found that they are having to petition to keep their patio open because Eden put in a complaint to the condo board.
Now, having lived in the area for 2 years, I've been waiting to see some shops flourish here-- pet stores and convenience stores have come and gone. There is construction for 2 more condos and am sure there will be more in the future. There will be more businesses - yes, restaurants too- that will come here, so they better get used to it.
I just don't get that kind of pettiness. They could be supportive, after all Eden serves full meals and Cocoa is a bakery/cafe. And the patios outside make for such good ambiance.
Variety and competition never hurt businesses. Maybe Eden will work a little harder to serve some decent food.
1 star for location. 1 star for patio. Minus 3 stars for food that doesn't do the restaurant justice and poor sportsmanship.
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May 18, 2011
Received email from Mark the manager. Says they're not to blame for the bakery's patio troubles. I've moved to Vancouver and don't know what's going on there now, but thought it's really nice of him to address it. Also says Eden can't please everyone's palate. That's true, although I am definitely no food critic ... Their food's isn't awful, it's just okay. Anyway, it's nice that they care. Added a star for people who care!
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