. . "2015-11-10T00:00:00"^^ . "1"^^ . "Literally stumbled on this place while walking down the street checking out the Plateau at night. It's a small, humble black door on a big flashy street with just the words \"BAR\" in Kanji and English in gold in small letters. \n\nEnded up only waiting about 5 minutes (we got there around 9pm on a Friday) and entered a mysterious dark hallway with a red carpet. \n\nIt feels like a magical secret club when you enter and are greeted by the rows and rows of candles. The wooden maze that takes up the entire room creates ample room for seating (well. as spacious as a speakeasy can be) with swiveling chairs that help create an intimate setting for two people. \n\nIf you come here with a group, don't expect to sit together. It's more likely you will find one empty seat and others will have to stand.\n\nDrink wise, it was tasty! I don't drink so I had the diablo de menthe, which was refreshingly minty. A+ in my book. My boyfriend had some kind of sake cocktail and complained that it barely had any alcohol in it. Still, BIJ was a perfect way to wrap up an accidentally romantic evening. \n\nI'm surprised that my first speakeasy (does this count as one?) experience was in Montreal instead of NYC, but delighted that we were able to get in with no wait."^^ . "3"^^ . . "1"^^ . "4"^^ .