Was in town on business and the desk clerk at the hotel suggested this place when I asked her "where do the locals go, where would you go". Excellent choice. Really enjoyable experience. A bit noisy but that was part of the charm. Sat at the kitchen bar so I was entertained by the chefs. It was poetry in motion watch them preparing meals in such a cramped space weaving in and out. Waitresses were very friendly and watching them have fun with the chefs made for an enjoyable evening. The bar tender was especially nice since I only spoke English, so he came over to make sure I had a good time. If I'm ever in town I'm defiantly going back. Oh and I almost forgot the food was amazing. Beef short ribs that fell of the bone and melted in your mouth with a Guiness glaze. And the squash was like I've never tasted before. Super creamy but light....
Read moreJanuary 30, 2019
There was some type of company party or get together the night we went for supper so it was loud and crowded. We had reserved our table and were seated at a small two person table, however during the meal a young couple came in and they were seated at a 4 seat table and not long after another couple came in and were seated at a 4 seat table again, eventhough there were no reserved signs on any of those tables. The food was well presented but was bland. We had filet mignon Tataki which was tender but was bland and the garlic escargots on a bone marrow bone was bland and I didn't even taste an once of garlic. Major lack of seasoning on all our meals including our main courses. The short ribs were really tender but not enough vegetables and mashed potatoes, just...
Read moreYep, that's true. In fact this remedy which is Poutine is good for morale and why not take a "real" one. I tasted the one with pieces of flank steak over this Jack Daniel sauce with apricot berries accompanied by an excellent black beer "Charles Henri", a pure delight. I finished that of my spouse question of checking my arteries if they hold up .... for "Once" that I don't care about my arteries, on vacation it is also to take advantage of these little moments of treats. I come from Quebec and yes she's down all those...
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