"0"^^ . . "4"^^ . "Overall experience: 9/10\nFood: 8/10\nAtmosphere: 8.5/10\nService: 8/10\n\nThe friendly happy face greets you outside and the cozy, dark atmosphere keeps you feeling good once you walk in the door. Sure to be an annex staple, the place is buzzing, so there is no doubt that Bar Begonia has got the vibe part down. \n\nFood is shared. My party of four had a number of dishes from each portion of the menu. Whitefish bouillabaisse is delightful, as was the duxelles tartine. Gougeres, which I had seen photos of, disappointed me by being cold and underwhelming. New Brunswick oysters were being served, which were delish!\n\nCocktails are definitely part of the schtick here. They have negronis on tap! I also tried The Sun Also Rises (think gin, grenadine, sparkling wine) which was citrus-y and refreshing. \n\nTHE BOTTOM LINE: food's good but can be underwhelming, but the place makes up for it in atmosphere and a feel-good vibe."^^ . "0"^^ . . "2016-01-30T00:00:00"^^ . . "0"^^ .