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| - I've been coming to this Shoeless on-and-off again for several years, and for my money, I'm watching it in a slow decline.
The servers have always been friendly, relaxed, professional, and fun to be around, but the food is another story. Over the years, portions have been reduced by a large margin for the price, and that's a major disappointment.
Not stellar, but their wings have always been good if a little on the pricier side when compared to other pubs. Their burgers are fine. But most recently, my "stacked" Montreal smoked meat lunch with quinoa left a great deal to be desired.
"Stacked," huh? Ok. For $11, I certainly wasn't expecting a razor-thin sandwich, served on a pretentious rectangular plate, that had so little of the promised Keen's Mustard that I had to peel back the (also small slice of) bread to see if any made it there at all. I was reduced to using the French's brand the bar keeps handy. And no one should be left still hungry after finishing a meal.
My server was apologetic, agreeing with me, and told me how every serving is meticulously measured. My Montreal smoked meat, for example, was never intended to weigh more than 2 ounces. Hardly a "stack."
Over the years, it's become clear to me that this resto has been gradually cutting corners for a long time. I may come back for beers and occasionally for the (overpriced) wings. If I'm in the area. And if no other, better option is presenting itself for me. And if I feel like being really, really, really tolerant.
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