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| - I came here for my birthday dinner while on vacation in Montreal after checking out the thoughtful menu online. When we arrived, I immediately knew I'd come to the right place. It was open, decorated with some awesome artwork and right in the middle is an open kitchen where you can see the chefs move swiftly and expertly while preparing your meals!
Our server was absolutely lovely, explaining everything on the menu with expertise. She made some cocktail recommendations (a gin fizz, made with a small batch gin from Vermont, tasting of honey) and she was spot on. It was a nice touch that she brought extra soda water to the table so I could alter the cocktail to fit my tastes, but it didn't need altering at all.
After ordering, the complimentary pickles and bread came to the table. I don't think people have said enough about these pickles on their reviews. These pickles are insanely good- they're bread and butter pickles with a gingery kick, absolute perfection. Other places would charge you an arm and a leg for these on a charcuterie board- I thought it was a great touch.
My partner ordered the steak frites and I had the hake with ravioli in a mushroom broth. We were both really pleased with our meals. He loved the butter and steak (perfectly cooked to medium-rare and tender) and my dish was so delicious. The mushroom broth was richly flavoured, the hake light and a great contrast to the richness of the broth, and large, thin slices of pickled carrot provided acidity as well. A really thoughtful dish. After a lovely dessert of lemon merengue tart, the waitress brought out a small glass of cotton candy to top off the meal. It was a playful, light touch to end a great dining experience. I'm sad I'll only be able to go back on vacation- I am already craving those pickles!
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