3.5 STARS!!!!\n\nDude, our bill was CRAZY!!! But we knew it would be. Several AMAZING cocktails (kinda think that was the best part of the night...and the cutie bartender serving them up), wine, amuse bouche, food...do not expect to not break the bank. Our bill was $100 per person PLUS tip. \n\nAs I said, drinks were the most memorable. The food was pretty good but I think I am majorly spoiled in Vancouver. We had the spicy tomato salad (could make at home), a kind of pizza (also doable at home), then split 3 mains. One thing I have to say was a tad annoying was our waitress kept telling us how many plates we should order. And then when we didn't she questioned our decision. Look madame...provide suggestions then step away. \n\nOur mains were the deep fried pork (not my choice) which was the biggest disappointment. I mean this was so deep fried you couldn't taste anything else. The second main was the skate which was shockingly delicious and light. I have had skate once before and it was nasty so this was a pleasant surprise. Lastly we had the shrimp and pork rice which was odd...basically just rice, could not taste or see any shrimp and also had 3 mussels on top. Very odd and wasn't quite sure where they were heading with this one. \n\nBut look, this place, minus the fact that it's entire staff was mainly anglophone (or so bilingual that even i didn't realize) is quintessential Montreal. I LOVE the space. I love the fact that it is not overly designed. In fact I don't even know what the design style is other than awesome. It doesn't overwhelm, it just makes you want to hang out and spend way too much money. This is one thing Chuck Hughes always gets right...Garde Manger is the same. You just kinda want to live or work there. \n\nSo, yes, i'm a fan, but maybe not for the reasons one would think when reviewing a resto. Go for drinks...lots of drinks and maybe a few snacks...cause those breadsticks are not filling but they are delicious!
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