Managed to check this place out properly with the darling Helen and her mustachioed man. Arriving at 4:45 I had my pick of seating and chose a comfy bench tucked behind the bar. Service was friendly, not rushed but not at all slow, French but comfortably bilingual. With several affordable and tasty wine options by the glass, and super delicious fresh tartare, attractive lighting and lovely, deceptive use of mirrors and levels this space achieves the romantic out-of-time feeling I love most in bars.
After 5:30 the vibe was decidedly after-work and the crowd older than I'm used to up in the mile end. We joked that these folks were trying to pick up and close deals and unearth state secrets all in one 5a7. Pretty enjoyable for what it is, I'd come back again when I am in the area before 5pm, or with a reservation, or when the initial buzz dies down making this joint less oh so uber trendsky. I am definitely happy to have Furco here though, it's part of a happy uptick in tasty non-skeez downtown night life and a great use of space in the too-long sketchy and mostly empty old fur district.