"0"^^ . . "0"^^ . . "So many things. \nAmbiance was beautiful. (Be a pretty and casual guest- ppl wore runners and/or elegant dressy items!) Music was lovely, lighting perfect, design was beyond thoughtful! So many beautiful and romantic touches! The drink menu is rum/tequila heavy so I'm a happy lush - fuzzy wawa comes in a coconut, all the kitschy happiness! Any of the different cocktails I ordered landed nicely (5) but the standout was the 'Madie Me do it' a refreshing and vibrant take on a blissfully sharp tequila mojito. My sweet server directed me to it. \nSpeaking of service- one hundred percent professional- but fun! Super quick, from the hostess to the bartender to the lovely servers! (Bit of a lack of bussing) now with all this brown nosing you may be wondering why I left off a star (no u r not, but I think just that highly of my reviews ;'p) it would be that the food was really 4 out of 5. The only dish that landed for me was the poisson cur, a delightfully effervescent fish salad with a coconut pate (my wording not the restaurant) it was challenging and bright and had all the tropical flavours of this Polynesian fusion restaurant focused and with the lightest touch. There was snapper, red onion and the sweetest infusion of the beach. Beyond compare. \nNow... the shrimp po'boa - meh, comforting and yawn\n(I know I'm a bore!)\nThe scallion flatbread - densely delicious, like a high school jock - strong and forgettable aside from when you feel like a bit of throwback. \nThe fried chicken- no. Boo. Over brined, too soft and mushy, my date was looney in love with it. It was what I would have if I had an ulcer and couldn't eat fried chicken anymore. I'd eat this. Bc it's the softest, least crunchy fried chicken in the city of toronto. Soft, nearly sweet put for the gentle salt flavours. \nThe dessert- Bruleed banana split - ice cream was not very flavourful, again date enjoyed it, but the banana was a lovely surprise, crisped out with sugar and love. And really that's the take away from this restaurant. Every single element is crafted, created and poured over with absolute love. Soulful love. There is nothing banal, it is sweet and fine and loving. Omg... I think... why I think I'm in love! :')"^^ . . "2016-01-22T00:00:00"^^ . "1"^^ . "4"^^ .