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| - From first glance, there is nothing going on here. On a funny corner, surrounded by Style Garage and CAMH, it looks like an abandoned building, perhaps an artist's space. Step inside though and you're welcomed into a communal dining experience that I initially found off-putting, but warmed to.
My friend had been before, and I was taking him for his birthday, so trusting his foodie sense, I was excited. The long communal table made me hungry as our neighbors food arrived while we were waiting, hungry - it did help me decide what I wanted to order though!
I had the pork ribs, an unusual choice for me, and I loved every bite. There wasn't a bad thing to say about the food at all. The staff was fast enough, the one guy I remember as vacant stare man from the Victory Café and he lived up to my memories. At least he was on top of his game here.
After dinner when I was more in the mood for dessert, it was a bit weird to smell the stew a few seats away from us. A slight downside to the communal concept, but at the same time it was fun to share the experience with others and watch them dig in.
Only one real lame point to me which was the effort that went into small things (not the décor though, that was fantastic!). The food is worth every pretty penny it costs, but you'd think they'd have a real soap dispenser, or would serve drinks in a way that would make them also appealing. I can't stand when a place cheaps out on the small things, thinking their food will make up for it. To each their own though!
I must go back after dinner hours for $3 grilled cheese because I love to scour the city for the best.
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