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| - We went to The Craft on a Monday afternoon for lunch. We had the beef rib tacos, the original Craft burger, and buttermilk Cobb salad.
The food was really good. It reminded me slightly of pub fare, but all of the dishes were elevated.
The beef rib tacos were probably the stand-out dish. The beef was juicy and tender, with a sweet and smoky flavour. The plantain chips added a crunchy texture, and the pickled red onion balanced the sweetness of the beef. The guac and mint Greek yogurt added a nice freshness to the dish.
I had the buttermilk Cobb salad, but requested spinach instead of kale, and feta instead of blue cheese. The Craft was super accommodating and the dish came as requested. The salad was huge and hearty- I couldn't finish it even though it was tasty. My friend had the burger and really like it as well.
I'd give the food 4 stars given the reasonable portion to cost ratio. Like j said above- similar to pub food (hearty and comforting), but fresher and with more complex flavour and texture combinations.
The service was definitely the highlight of our visit (beef tacos were a close second!). Alex K. was attentive and friendly, but not intrusive. He gave solid food recommendations when we asked about dishes as we were torn on what to order. He also didn't bat an eye with all of our modification requests, which we both appreciated. I am always happy to pay for anything I request or change on a dish (e.g. Substituting one cheese for another), but I hate it when servers make me feel like it's the biggest deal in the world. Alex K. said he just wanted us to love the food and they would be happy to accommodate. THAT is the kind of thing that makes me go back to a place!!!
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