Date night with another couple, eclectic American food in a lively atmosphere (for the suburbs!).
We started off the evening with selections from their drink menu. They had several "specials" so we gave a few of them a try and really enjoyed the tastes.
Each of the couples ordered an appetizer and we shared them around the table. Our friends got the calamari, which were perfectly crisp, spicy and slightly chewy and were served with a smoky tomato dipping sauce with great flavor. My wife and I ordered the poutine which had good flavor, just not enough curds and the sauce/gravy was on the thin side.
My wife and I both were in a red meat mood, so we did something we rarely do and got the same entree...the beef short ribs. The dish was tender with a very light wine sauce, mustard spƤtzle and root vegetables (which was a nice accompaniment).
For being out in the 'burbs, the place had a great, lively vibe and the dish preparations were innovative and tasty. A bit hard to carry on a conversation due to the boisterous nature of the space, but we had a really nice night out with friends.