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| - Friendly, down to earth staff, chilled out Annex-style atmosphere and a home cooked, delicious, I need my stretchy-pants meal....this place has it all!
Came here on a Saturday night around 8PM with a friend that was visiting from Hamilton. She was a little skeptical at first, but as soon as we walked in and were greeted by Anthony Rose in a friendly manner, both Anthony and myself took the liberty of convincing her to stay-put and dine.
Apparently this was an unusually quiet night for the resto, but we were seated right away and informed reservations would come in handy the next time around.
Once settled, each with a crisp glass of white wine in hand, I opted for the coca-cola braised brisket, double baked potato with bacon and a side of brocc, while my friend went for the rye-grilled cheese with a hamburger patty sandwiched between the carbs with caramelized onions, plus french fries & spicy mayo. The food was downright delicious, the brisket melting in my mouth with just enough gravy drenching the side of greens. The baked potato had chunks of bacon and I ended up eating everything including the skin. It was that tasty. My at first hesitant friend, savvied up all items on the place. Dare I say more?
Despite the need for yoga pants at this point in time, we were both craving something more. A slice of dense bread pudding with just the right amount of field blueberries served piping hot out of the oven? But of course!
Did I mention Mr. Rose made the effort to remember our names the entire evening, as well as sit down and catch a few words with us while we dined? Nice touch.
I believe the menu changes every so often and with that being said, I will be back very soon to dine at this newly opened Annex-gem!
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