THE LEAD VERDICT
THE PARTICULARS
THE LEAD VERDICT
THE PARTICULARS
THE WORD ON THE STREET
“Too early to say.”
No verdicts filed yet. We set a standfirst at five — yours would be the first.
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THE LEAD VERDICT
“seriously teh pan seared halibut was absolutely pristine - flaky and sweet with this perfect golden crust and the lemon HERB butter lets the fish flavor actually shine thru cant complain”
“but the mussels appetizer was a real letdown, shells seemed like they'd been sitting around forever and didn't have that briny ocean freshness I was looking for”
ALSO FILED
“ok so their wok-fried vegetables actually had legit wok hei - that smoky flavor thats like impossible to achieve right? snap peas were still crisp and the sauce had perfect soy and garlic balance without being overwhelming”
“the Asian fusion spring rolls were basically just French with a soy dipping sauce - felt like they were trying too hard to be everything to everyone”
“their espresso program is weirdly sophisticated for a bistro - cortado had perfectly microfoamed milk with pretty latte art and the beans had bright citrus NOTES that really came through. barista clearly knew what they were doing haha”
“seriously atmosphere gets LOUD during dinner service which makes it impossible to have a conversation without shouting at each otehr”
“seared duck breast was amazing - skin crackled between my teeth wiht like an actual audible snap while the meat underneath was butter-tender adn perfectly pink. the whole temperature thing from crispy outside to warm silky center was flawless just saying”
“mashed potatoes were super gluey tho, clearly overworked and didnt have that fluffy cloud-like texture you want under a beatiful protein like that trust me”
“the dining room has like the perfect balance between intimate and energetic - warm Edison bulb lighting exposed brick... cozy industrial vibe but not trying too hard ya know”
“our server seemed totally overwhelmed and forgot water refills twice which kinda killed teh otherwise lovely evening”
“the chef's take on Korean French fusion with the bulgogi beef tenderloin is actually masterful - meat's tender with this gochujang glaze balanced by proper French technique and presentation”
“the kimchi side tasted more like pickled cabbage honestly lacking that funky depth that makes real kimchi so addictive just saying”
“pan-seared halibut was pristine - you could taste teh ocean in every flaky bite honestly. real talk golden crust and the fish was so fresh it practically melted on my fork. the lemon beurre blanc didnt mask the delicate flavor which was perfect”
“mussels appetizer had a couple that didnt open which always makes me nervous about freshness even tho the rest tasted fine”
“their Nashville style chicken sandwich actually brings the HEAT - crispy juicy and the spice blend is like Prince's Hot Chicken level good on a perfect brioche bun”
“the mac and cheese sidee tho was bland and underseasoned like where's the sharp cheddar bite and creamy comfort??? it should be so much better”
THE PARTICULARS
388 Richmond St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1X6, Canada
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