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Sparkling water, 2 pints of #9, Charcuterie Plate, 5 Cheese Plate
Beef Tenderloin
Pastrami Beef Cheeks
Espresso
Chocolate Pecan Pie with Maple Whiskey Ice Cream
I'm not sure where to begin - but it seems as though words may not do this restaurant justice.
First, our server was great - and enthusiastic about what was happening in the kitchen... there is something encouraging about someone who knows the food, and doesn't just serve it. She was great about timing, and explained each piece on the charcuterie and cheese plates. All Canadian or local goods.
We ate every bit of goodness from the two plates, and especially liked the pear and creamy double-cream brie.
When the mains came, the portions were exactly as I expected - not too large to make you uncomfortable after the appetizers.
My pastrami beef cheeks were amazingly smokey with lines and layers of fatty bits that nearly made bites melt. Under it, were bitter and vinegary collard greens that allowed the beef cheeks room to breathe - for the flavours to work so well together, I wish I had two stomachs.
My partner had the tenderloin, and she was sure it was the best steak she'd ever had. medium rare - but so, so soft.
I could go on and on, but basically, it was the most memorable and lovely meal we've had in months. Definitely recommended.
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