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We started with the Mac & Cheese, which was served in a bowl of elbow macaroni swimming in cheese sauce and garnished with crispy shallots. This wasn't your basic Kraft dinner but it did have the nostalgia of eating it as a kid. The sauce was VERY saucy with a watery consistency. We kind of wished we had bread to dip in the sauce because there was that much sauce!
We were kind of glad we split the starter three-ways and didn't order a second starter as the mashups we ordered were rather large.
I ordered the Smoked Beef Brisket Mashup, which was served on a bed of mashed potatoes topped with a cilantro salad and garnished with fried garlic and shallots. Alternatively, you can order your mashup as a poutine or lettuce wrap. For $17, it is a rather larger portion; big enough to go halfsies or pack up for take-out. The creamy mashed potatoes are not side order portion and is just as much the star of the dish as the brisket. The brisket is cut in chunky pieces and there's a generous portion of the brisket as well. All in all, a delicious and filling meal.
Sadly, we did not have room for dessert but it'll have to wait for a future visit.
Had it not been for You Gotta Eat Here, I would not have ventured in this part of the Annex. We went for a late dinner on Tuesday night so it was rather quiet with a few patrons having dinner and drinks. Unfortunately, they didn't have anything that was featured on the show (Lamb Shepherd's Pie, Tourtiere Turnover, or Polenta). The dishes we ordered, however, were satisfying and it looks like they have a changing menu, which is reason enough to come back. It seems like most reviews here are for their brunch, which I'll have to add to my roster of brunch spots to eventually check out!
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