Alder

“their craft beer selection is actually outstanding the bartender recommended this local IPA that paired perfectly wiht the lamb burger and it had amazing rosemary aioli plus perfectly melted gruyere wow”

“the burger bun got completely soggy within like minutes making the last few bites a messy disaster where you need to use a fork and knife”

“i mean braiseeed short rib was phenomenal - fork-tender meat that just fell apart at the touch, rich and deeply flavored from like hours of slow cooking probably cant complain”

“service was painfully slow ngl took almost 20 mins just to get someone to take our drink order on a Tuesday night”

“brunch here is strong - eggs Benedict came with perfectly runny yolks cascading over house-made English muffins and tehir coffee is actually decent not like that burnt diner swill you get everywhere”

“patio seaaating is cramped as hell felt like i was eating breakfast in my buddys lap at teh next table”

“teh scallops had this incredible contrast seared exterior with caramelized crust then silky almost creamy inside paired with crispy pancetta that's just the perfect texture thing”

“the risotto was disappointingly grainy which is like the opposite of what risotto should be - it should be smooth and creamy and luxurious”

“hot honey chicken sandwich had serious Nashville vibes - crispy fried thigh with a sauce that brought legit heat but didnt overpower the chicken. finally found some REAL spice in Toronto”

“i mean mac adn cheese side WAS bladn as all get-out honestly, needed serious seasoning and like actual cheese flavor”