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| - In the 5 years I lived in the Kensington/Hillhurst region, the space which now houses the VooDoo Lounge has changed hands more times than I could count. It's been a karaoke bar and a one point it was a bikini bar. In the neighbourhood it had a reputation as a place where businesses go to die. So when a friend recently suggested we go there to try out their wings selection, needless to say I was incredible skeptical.
Thankfully VooDoo Lounge is an amazing little gem. So leave your previous impressions at the door.
First off, for anyone who's familiar with the location or has been to one of the spots previous incarnations - don't worry. The place has completely transformed. It's clear that the new owners have invested quite a bit of money in revamping the place. A full array of new TVs and a modern take on the Tiki/Voodoo vibe encompasses the walls. It's not the place you once knew. Instead, think of some of the more established sports/lounges in the city such as F.A.T.S., The Yardhouse or even Melrose. So the decor is definitely up to par with other types of sports lounges in the city.
While I could go on about other elements of the decor and transformation, the biggest change is in the food. One of the most surprising elements of the VooDoo lounge is their extensive Gluten-Free and Lactose Free menu options. It's not every day that a bar of this nature has Gluten-Free or Lactose Free options, let alone actually understands the true nature and importance of these dishes for those who suffer from the diseases. For most bars GF food is just a trend and not really taken seriously, but VooDoo Lounge is completely different.
Not only is there extensive options for Celiacs, but between 35-45% of their Wing selection is Gluten Free. (Which in turn was heaven for my wife). The menu also sports Gluten Free substitutes and also Lactose Free alternatives for most of their food options. Their menu also has an extensive caveat which just goes to show how seriously they take issues of cross contamination.
Anyways, the food is fantastic. We only tried out the Wings, but our friend's Side Salad looked really well done. The wings themselves were of a good and natural size - not those mutant type large size wings. But more importantly the flavor selection was amazing. Our party of four tried 8 different plates of wings ranging from your typical Hot/Salt and Pepper to Curry Mango, Baja Chipolte, Sweet & Sour and Chili Lime. Chilli Lime was by far my favorite of the variety we tried and the reset were just as good.
And yes the Wings my wife had were completely Gluten-Free. My wife is a very sensitive Celiac and didn't run into any issues. So needless to say this place was a dream come true for my wife.
Anywho, I could go on and on, but I was truly impressed with the VooDoo Lounge. Not only did it shatter my previous expectations, but it absolutely knocked the food out of the park with a great selection of Gluten Free Wings.
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