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| - Holy Hipsters!!!
I found the new Mecca for foodie Canadian hipsters & it's called 416 Snack Bar
At 10:30pm on a frigid Friday night a bouncer was already guarding the front door like a hawk! And trust me, nobody was getting through this guy!
Luckily we got in before the obnoxiously long line started forming at 11:00pm.
Upon walking inside the very dimly lit and crammed space, I spied folks casually canoodling at the bar and others noshed on tapas style eats at bar tables scattered throughout the frenetic space. Honestly, this place looked more like an indie hipster lounge than a restaurant but it felt warm and welcoming for some odd reason or another. Anyways, with the one candle lighting my communal table, I quickly made my orders. It didn't take long for our first few dishes to arrive, as well...
Bao - momofuku eat your heart out! This steamed bun was splendiferous! Stuffed with a fatty piece of pork belly, greens and hoisin sauce, each bite was glorious! The Bao was fluffy and soft and all I could think of was "why did I order just one?!?"
Korean fried chicken - these sweet and savory bite sized morsels on skewers had a surprisingly nice kick and the meat was well seasoned, tender and juicy!
Trini doubles was magnificent! Im not sure what this enticing deep fried sammie was filled with but it was superb! Great texture and incredible flavor!
Steak Tartare - served on a crisp toastette, the tartare was very flavorful and buttery soft! Loved it so much I ordered two!
Reuben - this mini sammich was stacked high with layers of warm & tender corned beef. Topped with a mini pickle, it more than satisfied my late night hankering for a fine deli sandwich!
Overall, I was very pleased with my late night meal here. Service was quick and I enjoyed the variety on the menu.
It's the perfect spot to sit back, relax and enjoy the pulsing music from the in house DJ! Just let the cool vibe wash over you as you nosh the night away!
Happy Eats!
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