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| - Yes, it has the required "funky atmosphere" for the up and coming Leslieville area,,, though unfortunately the owner refused to turn the music down, just a little, and it was only 7pm. We explained that the four of us wanted to converse without screaming across the table while we had dinner, we hadn't seen each other in quite a while. She said that her patrons "have come to expect the volume at this level" and she wasn't going to change it. We explained to the short-sighted owner that it was only 7pm and we certainly didn't expect the volume to be lowered indefinitely or dramatically. She refused. The sad part is, she doesn't seem to realize that the "funky, cool clientele" that she's seeking usually have things to say to one another and like talking. Making them scream over one another while constantly having to ask one another to repeat themselves is a huge drag. Sure, turn the music up...no problem, but make it after 8 or 9pm once people have eaten, relaxed into the place and are ready to have some more drinks...we've already caught up for the most part so having to yell to talk a little bit later on, isn't so bad. Note to owner, if you really want interesting, cool people in your place who have the money to spend on your over-priced pretentious food, then humour them a little and let them talk to one another while they eat...you can turn up the music a little later once they're drunk enough to appreciate the $8 bowl of peanuts you throw on the table...
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