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| - With all the 5* and 1* reviews I thought I would try this place out for myself.
This is a trendy restaurant, in a trendy hotel right downtown. Trendy is not fancy it is not casual but fashionable. I personally liked it and had no problems with the ambiance or atmosphere.
Service was good, the waiter attentive and apologetic when something went amiss.
Food was good, maybe a tad on the expensive side, but not unexpected at such a venue.
I tried to order all the things people commented about:
Slow Roasted Heirloom Beets - it was good, but nothing I couldn't do myself.
Bone Marrow au Gratin - very nice, would definitely recommend.
Charcut platter - good, but a bit pricey for what you get.
Butcher steak - well flavoured and cooked, would definitely recommend.
Slow Roasted Heritage Chicken - the big surprise of the night, my date wasn't that adventurous and thought it would be simple. On the contrary, a very dreary roast chicken was brought to life by this wonderful chef. A reviewer comparing this to Swiss Chalet should be neutered.
Duck Fat Poutine - i liked it, and made for a good side.
I have a few beers, their beer list is very good, and a desert that fell flat.
All in all, a good place that I can happily endorse.
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