Thank you, Paul, for making our first trip to Canada one to remember! My husband and I visited a few weeks back with our group of friends from Chicago, IL. We visited L'Gros Luxe twice during our four-day stay, largely because we were so impressed with the experience Paul crafted for us on the first visit.
Wandering around in a brand new town, it's funny how much unknown pressure is actually on the restaurants you pop into and the staff with whom you interact. Every moment, every morsel, we are judging and evaluating this new city, right? We all do it.
Paul was open & kind, funny & helpful, a complete delight as we joined him at the bar for some drinks and poutine. My favorite cocktail is THE TIPPERARY, Paul's own creation. It has the strangest ingredient list but the most fascinating flavor profile, once built. I'm still trying to force my favorite Chicago bartenders to adopt it! I also loved the ambiance and decor inside L'Gros Luxe. Very cool textures and patterns, which magically complemented one another.
Our entire group consists of service industry vets, staff, and owners. I think we are probably (not on purpose) a tough group to impress. Nonetheless, we were impressed by this spot in Little Burgundy. Ask for Paul!