So like many others before me I had planned to go to Grand Electric Friday night - however because of the 1 hour wait we decided to have drinks and appetizers at Chantecler first...the perfect plan to hit two restaurants on my checklist.
I am truly a sucker for open-faced brick walls and this place was a perfect mixture of rustic and contemporary. I loved the oldschool cash register on the bar and the very fancy looking espresso machine. I think my favourite part of this place was the stove and oven behind the bar and the tiled black and white back-splash.
I had a beautiful glass of red wine - recommended by the bartender. My friend made me choose one of the draft beers for him which was a local brew.
We decided on the ricotta gnudi - it was a perfect appetizer the gnudi was melt in your mouth ... the perfect texture offset by zucchini and the smoked tomato. Loved every bite and was sad when it was done.
The ever changing menu was a very cool concept and I liked the idea of being able to try a couple different dishes to get a little taste of everything.
I definitely need to go back for a proper dinner but my first app and drink impression was amazing. I can't wait to see what they will be serving next!