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| - I just returned to The Rushton after not having been there for awhile, and I was somewhat horrified that what I thought was their signature dish was GONE. The original poutine was GONE.
It used to be fries with a triple-crème brie and pulled braised lamb ...and now was changed to a duck confit.
The poutine was still fine...fries were nice, but not as interesting as with the lamb.
Sigh...Progress?
Anyways...the resto is still fun. The service was very friendly and attentive, and the patio wide and reasonably covered from the downpour that we experienced while on the patio.
Their drink list is fun with a small but reasonably varied tap selection. They have a reasonable selection of wines by the glass.
Their Mac and Cheese offered as a side dish, is a healthier, richer alternative to the usual slop offered on a kids menu at a restaurant, and readily met approval by my 2 youngsters...which were easily accomodated by going for an early sitting rather than a standard, PACKED evening dining clot.
Portions were a decent size...chicken was moist, and well cooked, burger was tasty and a good size, and other dishes were well prepared and presented.
This is a hip and happenin' place, and regularly gets packed in the evening by regular locals. So, expect good energy, and a bit of congestion after 7pm...but before that, you're probably alright with kids.
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