. . "2012-01-13T00:00:00"^^ . "2"^^ . "1"^^ . "4"^^ . "0"^^ . . "The sweet life of atmosphere, service and food\n\nAtmosphere: Suite 88 complies to the year 2000 definition of trendy desert oasis; leather seating, polished floors, mahogany (coloured) tables. Some serious time, effort, and money was spent on the decor - and this does not go by un-notice. Both St. Denis and De Maisonneuve branches are equally elegant, with the De Maisonneuve place being slightly smaller / intimate. The decor does just enough to convince you of it's high-status but not too much as to be over-bearing. It can, though, be a place where people go to be seen (mostly women - of all ages)\n\nService: The service at Suite 88 (De Maisonneuve) is friendly and knowledgeable, the latter being a surprisingly needed characteristics as there are plenty of facts about chocolate that one may not have had the opportunity to learn.\n\nFood: Although a little on the pricey side (in step with the rising affluence of that area of De Maisonneuve), Suite 88 provides a product that is worth returning for, if not often (think health!) maybe a little more than occasionally. The gelato is a must, as well as their dark and milk chocolate creations. Teas and hot-coco's are especially welcome, come winter time.\n\nDangerously tempting."^^ .