"2014-10-26T00:00:00"^^ . "4"^^ . "2"^^ . "0"^^ . "Across the street from the Belmont Diner lies this not so little place called the Loop. From reading other reviews, it sounds like there were previous owners and many people liked it better. I tell you, at first, I was a bit skeptical but I love the Marda Loop neighbourhood that I figure my fianc\u00E9 and I should give it a try. \n\nThe ambience of the place was great despite a rather empty restaurant. Some good throwback music for a child of 90s hip hop. Some funky utensil wallpaper and a pretty large dining area. The menus were not in the best condition and the server mentioned that drink menus were an endangered species (menu poachers?!), but I managed to try a Fuller's Honey Dew organic beer & looked past the smeared menu to choose a cheddar bacon burger.\n\nMoist patty, good tasting bun and not too greasy! Signs of a good burger. I did enjoy the touch of what I believe was pickled beets as well. It wasn't mind blowing but with the advertised homemade patty, I was expecting some homemade mayo-type concoction to put it all together. But it was good!\n\nOverall I would give the Loop another go. Apparently board game night is every Saturday, can't go wrong with an obvious pairing of food and hungry hungry hippos."^^ . . . "0"^^ . .