As most of my reviews go I like to focus on the place as a whole.
For starters, I never heard of the place until I met the owner. He is a well rounded and friendly individual, which can be seen in how he approaches his food selection and interior design. The menu is a mix of comfort food meets Toronto culture/cuisine. It is a nice fusion!
In terms of location, ambiance, food, and service, here is what I thought:
Location - considering the ample amount of street parking and the streetcars passing by every 15 minutes or so, the location is very convenient and easily accessible.
Ambiance - the location gives a very relaxed and friendly vibe. The attire is casual and the interior design is well put together and welcoming to all. It has sufficient lighting and music to make the experience a memorable one.
Food - I ordered three dishes and glass of red wine. I ordered Jerked Octopus salad, Collard Green poutine (vegetarian option) and the kale salad.
1) Jerked octopus - was very tasty. The jerk flavor was the right amount and the octopus, which is typically very hard to cook properly, was really well done. I was impressed because the last few experience with grilled octopus was disappointing because it came out rubbery and overdone. For sure this place knows how to prepare a great grilled octopus. I recommend it if you like this kind of seafood.
2) Collard Green Poutine- I had no idea what to expect but what I knew going in is that I grew up eating and loving collard greens and poutine so combining them would probably be a good thing. It was. I recommend. The flavors of the collards and poutine all complemented one another very well.
3) Kale Salad - YUM! just order it and eat it. The caesar-type dressing, which I had to ask for some to go, was well made. The kale is fresh and the fried capers, grilled grapes, and parmesan cheese really make a good combination. Thoroughly enjoyed the dish.
Hope this review helps you out.