10.20.14 // Came here for a friend's birthday and what a great choice! Classy and quiet enough for a large group to converse as it's not a big restaurant. Overall the group felt the dishes were all quite heavy and hearty but it was an enjoyable dining experience in this 1920s themed cocktail bar on 36 Wellington St East.
Razor Clams - Disappointied at the portion size. Was expecting long piece of clam, but it was chopped up with other ingredients that I had only 2 bits. Flavor was fresh and interesting combination of fennel, mint, citrus, but needs more meat!
Bone Marrow - Huge portion, could share this between 4-6 people. (we had 1 per 2 and it's veryyy rich and heavy after about 2 toasts). The marrow was very solid and fatty.. could use more seasoning (like caramelized onions?) Still can't beat Hawksmoor.
Lamb Burger - Quite pleased with my selection! Smelly from the goat milk gouda, but a yummy juicy burger.
Oysters - $1 each that night
Fries - Best of the night! Wish I ordered this for myself. Its the salty, duck-fat frites style.. with some chicken skin and garlic aioli but just as good on its own. I love fries!
Berkshire Pork Belly - Tastes a bit like Chinese roast pork/cha siu. I love the fried egg on top.
Short Rib - Tried a piece and it's very soft and tender but others said it's too salty and was only lukewarm.
Dishes were served sporadically, so we were there for 2.5 hours. Not complaining though, it was a nice ambiance, good for group birthdays or a date.
Razor Clams - Disappointied at the portion size. Was expecting long piece of clam, but it was chopped up with other ingredients that I had only 2 bits. Flavor was fresh and interesting combination of fennel, mint, citrus, but needs more meat!
Bone Marrow - Huge portion, could share this between 4-6 people. (we had 1 per 2 and it's veryyy rich and heavy after about 2 toasts). The marrow was very solid and fatty.. could use more seasoning (like caramelized onions?) Still can't beat Hawksmoor.
Lamb Burger - Quite pleased with my selection! Smelly from the goat milk gouda, but a yummy juicy burger.
Oysters - $1 each that night
Fries - Best of the night! Wish I ordered this for myself. Its the salty, duck-fat frites style.. with some chicken skin and garlic aioli but just as good on its own. I love fries!
Berkshire Pork Belly - Tastes a bit like Chinese roast pork/cha siu. I love the fried egg on top.
Short Rib - Tried a piece and it's very soft and tender but others said it's too salty and was only lukewarm.
Dishes were served sporadically, so we were there for 2.5 hours. Not complaining though, it was a nice ambiance, good for group birthdays or a date.