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| - This was a post-TFC downtown Yelp-search find the other day while looking for some quick diner food. When we first got there our priorities were more along the lines of WASHROOM! WASHROOM!, but once we took care of that we were more than a little intrigued by this busy, but well staffed diner. The menu is pretty brief with 6-10 each of apps, mains, and dessert, but everything looked good and there wasn't a lot of overlap in terms of types of foods/flavours. The restaurant itself is also pretty cool with old coke machines and napkin dispensers, lots of wood everywhere and some cool artwork on the walls. Has a classic feel to it without feeling old.
I had the braised beef short rib on a bed of mashed potatoes with some julienned carrots and parsnips(?) on the side all surrounded by an incredibly flavourful gravy. The worst thing I can say about this dish is that there WASN'T ENOUGH! Haha. The beef just fell apart, the mashed potatoes and gravy were great and even the veggies on the side left me wanting more. It was also pretty perfectly portioned and plated. Not too big, but more than filling and it made me hungry just to look at it.
My buddy Phil's burger looked pretty awesome too. Big and greasy. And, until I tasted my dish, I was a little jealous! Next time...
Also, it was pretty packed and we were lucky to get seated as fast as we did, so make reservations if you're planning on going during prime hours.
If I lived a little closer or was going to school at Ryerson, I could see this place becoming a regular hangout. There's nothing wrong with a shorter menu if everything is top notch. I'll definitely come back in the future.
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