The food was definitely a 5 star for us. We had the cauliflower Tahini bowl and the chicken sandwich, and both were very special dishes. I really appreciate the inclusion of house pickled vegetables in both. It is one of the pricier places in town but I think that can be justified by the quality of the food.
The atmosphere is of course pretty cool, being connected to the Lumel Studios. Though our table being directly beside the washroom was perhaps a bit of a turn off.
The service is for us where experience fell short. There was nothing particularly friendly or warm about our greeting at the restaurant. After our food was dropped we were mostly forgotten about. No one came to check how we liked our dishes after our first few bites. And when our entire jug of water runs dry and we sit without beverage for several minutes, that's a big no-no for us. Having to get up to ask the staff for water greatly detracts from the experience.
Still, the back of house is definitely creating some real magic and it was a privilege to get to...
Read moreDear lord, thank you for Gather Café! Finally, a restaurant in Whitehorse has figured out that if you orientate your patio in the south-west facing direction, your clients can eat their food in the evening sun. This restaurant has soul! The décor and glassware is artistic, unique, and intentional. Last night, my partner and I felt bewitched as we ate pork belly tacos and drank mescal margaritas, mojitos, and cider in the light of the sun. For a brief second, I wondered if it was possible a wormhole transported us into New Orelans, Milan, or Tokyo; because there was no possible way this restaurant could exist in Whitehorse! Gather café is so good they are bringing the collective average of all restaurants in Whitehorse past our usual “consistently mediocre” mark. Five stars is not enough stars for...
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