location:
nestled in a neighborhood with cobblestone roads in between gotham buildings. it felt like i was in europe. street signs all written in french. pleasant patio seating to soak in the environment (though it was during summer, so it was bloody hot, and i was perspiring like mad). also, fun to people watch.
must have item:
-smoked meat poutine: so amazing. so delicious. so rich. so filling. the portions are pretty huge. they pack on the smoked meat (rolled into little circles, looked like mini meatballs), squeaky cheese curds, rich gravy, and thick cut fries. easily equals a day's worth of calories. i was starving after having landed from the airport and hadn't eaten all day. i ate everything and polished off that baby like it was nobody's business. it was one of those don't-talk-to-me-i'm-eating moments.
conclusion:
european environment. get the smoked meat poutine and sit outside on the patio. just don't sit facing the sun. you can definitely share it with someone, but you're not going to want to. indulge in this classic canadian staple. you can get the plain poutine, but it's better topped with another canadian classic, smoked meat. you can kill two canadian birds with one stone. make yourself efficient.