. "First impressions, a timeline.\n\nPre-meal: trendy, in chic Le Plateau Mont Royal, easy reservation process through Bookenda\n\nFirst peek: the weird double bar reminds me of a Benihana hibachi \n\nFirst look at the menu: ooh la la, omnivore and vegetarian tastings! \n\nFirst disappointment: everyone at the table has to have the same tasting menu? oh. then vegetarian, I guess... (I'm an unrepentant carnivore, but non-meat sacrifices must be made when dining w/ animal lovers) \n\nFirst, second, third bites: 1. promising.... 2. (savory veggie green creme brulee gimmicky mushy peas thing)... pretty but more weird than good... at least they tried... 3. (blue cheese pakora thingie) yum!!! (but I miss meat)\n\nLast bite: I'm sooooo fuuulllllll (but I must power through and finish this amazing beer ice cream dessert. I failed. Major food coma) \n\nWeeks later, lasting impression: NATURAL WINE TO THE MAX!!!\n\nFinal determination: I'd come back, but next time I'm getting offal"^^ . "2"^^ . . "2018-03-14T00:00:00"^^ . "4"^^ . "4"^^ . . "3"^^ .