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Rooftop bar at the Drake Hotel is the place to be in Toronto on a warm summer night!
Great drinks + wonderful friends + fantastic nibble foods = A perfect summer night.
I LOVED my lavender lemonade (lemonade with vodka and lavender syrup). A wonderful sweet lavender syrup at the bottom gave the lemonade a ethereal purple glow. The sweetness of the syrup didn't overwhelm the tartness of the lemonade.
The fries were really good. My friends and I downed a couple orders before we knew it. Then we upped the ante with poutine.
THE BEST POUTINE. And I don't even **like** poutine. Poutine is a Quebecois fare of fries, cheese curds, and gravy. The poutine at the Drake hotel is the Holy Grail of all poutines. There were incredible succulent pieces of beef in the heavenly brown gravy. The cheese curds melted into an ooey gooey loving hug around the fries. Topped off with the toothsome meat in the luscious gravy makes for one incredible umami bomb of a flavor.
It was a little too loud for me. We had to yell in order to hear ourselves and I wish Toronto would pass a ban on smoking in outdoor patios. Seriously this is a city that won't let you use pesticides on grass, but apparently second hand smoke is A-OK.
I arrived just before 8:30 and was seated in less than 10 minutes. Arrive after 9:30, and forget about it. The place was packed!
This is the worst hotel experience I've ever had!!! My company allowed me to pick a hotel and the Drake looked very cool and hip, reminded me of The Standard back home in LA. I was informed from the hotel manager that my room had a broken AC unit so they had a "temporary" air conditioner. I had no idea that it was going to be a cheap stand alone AC that is used for times when you can't use a window AC.
The hotel manager Anna told me my only option was I could leave and stay some where else, thats straight up rude! I found her to be very unaccommodating and she didn't offer any solution besides me finding a new hotel to stay in. Is she for real? Even when I've stayed at a ghetto Motel 6 once, they offer you a discount on your room rate or get you a new room. I know this is a boutique hotel and it has charm, they also give you a cool bike to ride free of charge, but seriously, for $189 a night, I'd rather stay at hostel. This made my experience in Canada horrible and I'll never stay at the Drake again!
this review is with respect to the lounge/club on the ground floor.
i've been to the drake several times. on some occasions, the club plays more hip-hop/top40/house music. on these particular nights, the place is really great and everyone is partying. the dance floor is large and despite the tons of people, i don't feel lake a sardine. on other nights, the dj plays new rock/retro music, which i find particularly disappointing.
i figure the problem isn't so much the music itself, but the complete flip in genres. i prefer to have a club/lounge that stays consistent. when the drake constantly switches music and crowds, i find it less enjoyable to go. that's why i gave this place 3/5 stars. just the web site or call in advance to see what they will be playing on a night you're thinking of going.
This is actually a review on the Drake Hotel burger. I think it deserves mention so I'm uploading a photo and putting a raving write-up on it.
Here are some highlights:
-they ask how you want your burger done (I find this rare these days)
-sides are great (fries and coleslaw well prepared)
-ambiance and location are good (nearby parking, great crowd)
In a nutshell, a burger meal done right.
Woops. I got the smackdown from Kat about posting my review for the wrong business listing. Soo... here we go again.
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Un peu le poo.
I was going to leave a two star review for lunch... (let's leave it at this: the "chicken burrito" that Miriam and I shared had no such chicken in it... unless the word "chicken" in Canadian means "egg.") Fortunately, we dropped in here for a quick nightcap after a super fun (and deliciously filling) Elite Event and ended up having a reasonably decent time.
The drink offerings here are pretty serious. With a variety of drafts, bottled beers, and creative cocktails, the Drake Café offers enough libations to please pretty much anyone looking end the night in a besotted state.
The Devil's Share doesn't skimp on bourbon. Refreshingly -not- excessively sweet, I thoroughly enjoyed the pleasant mix of orange juice and ginger beer.
I'm still a little fuzzy on whether or not it's a cultural thing, but as with our lunch here, it was a smidge on the challenging side to flag down a server when we wanted one. Maybe it's a European thing, but I definitely went without a refilled water glass for a good ten or fifteen minutes at a time, and even after we got our check, it was a pretty sizable gap in time before anyone came around to pick it back up.
I'd much more readily return for a drink than for a bite. It's pretty tough to argue against the chill, laid back ambiance. Or the heavy pours. We have an understanding, yes?
Saw the Taste of Iceland menu on the Yelp Events and *reindeer* popped out on the menu.
We hit March Break return traffic and were quite late; they actually called and we're cool with the reservation stretch and addition of a person. Points for being super nice about it too.
There was a series of spaces, the restaurant, a lounge area, a raw sushi bar and a front waiting area taken over by some sort of art class projecting designs on the wall. It was a mixed crowd from hipsters to odd British folk and some of the pretty crowd.
Back to the main attraction, I had 'Rudolph goes to the olympics,' and the ruby red center was a tender, smoother than steak delight, not as gamey as I would gave guessed with an odd but complimenting cauliflower foam. The lobster and also cod small plates were weak, using less of the key ingredients and more potatoes.
Overall, fairly interesting and will probably come back for a concert, saw some decent posts on the way out.
**2.5 Star**
I visited for a birthday dinner last Saturday night. I have to say I wasn't pleased that we made reservations and our table ended up being in the lounge against the window with those small round tables that come to your navel when you sit on the couch.
Enough with that.
Meal has good and not great - cocktails were welcomed with greedy hands.
Ordered the potato chips with blue cheese, oysters and the mac'n'cheese croquettes. Chips = lovely. Croquettes rather bland with a lack of a proper cheese flavour to stand out, but the dip did add a little something. Oysters should be left to seafood restaurants (and maybe it is the time of year), b/c these Malpeques were tiny. We ordered a dozen - with condiment dishes they barely covered the plate and at $20 for a half-dozen...C'mon.
Beef brisket was next and it was fabulous, but the roasted veggies that came with it were both burned and undercooked. Shared poutine was delicious and loved the addition of meat to this dish. Sliders needed salt and resembled more meatballs (looks and taste) than burgers; not my favourite. Lobster maki was light, great tasting and hit at the table. Green salad was standard fare but fennel always takes salad up a notch.
A nice wine list let us pick a lovely bottle of red.
Dessert was sticky toffee pudding and pumpkin something with toasted marshmallow. Yum.
Not the best night I've ever had at the Drake. Service was great in getting our drinks/meals, but it looked like our table was given away to someone else and it could have been handled better than sticking us in a corner like Baby, especially if we're going to spend that kind of coin.
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A few weeks ago I celebrated my birthday with a bunch of friends and decided I wanted to check out the Drake Underground. I had been to the upstairs roof top patio a while before that, and thought it was alright, but I heard great thing about the Underground that I decided I wanted to check it out.
When I got to the door, I paid the $5 admission and was about to drop off my coat at coat check and then noticed the Underground was closed for a private event. Fine.
Since we already paid for admission, we decided to stay and check out the lounge and go upstairs to the roof top patio. The lounge was completely full, it felt like a sardine can, and the dj was playing horrible techno-lounge music. The crowd were people in their late 30's and older.
Then we decided to go to the patio and we waited in the lineup for 45 minutes. By the time we got to the front of the line, the bouncers were letting people in suits and girls with practically no clothes on cut in front of the line. It made a lot of people upset but the staff didn't care, so we left. Unless you walk in there with a suit or pull up out of a lambourgini don't expect to be treated well by the staff.
That was a horrible night and I wouldn't recommend the Drake lounge to anyone who wants to have a fun night.
The Drake can be such a fun time but it's really hit or miss. If you love good hip-hop sets check out the basement room on Fridays (most Fridays). The top patio level gets too rammed on Saturdays so good luck with that. I tend to end up here on Fridays as a semi-last resort; on Saturdays I would rather go elsewhere... only because there's better places (honestly not shooting down the Drake or anything like that)
This place certainly gets an A for effort with Labatt 50 on draught, atmosphere and guest DJs. The crowd is somewhat Yuppish but very easy going. Most people should at least try this place out at some point in their "going out phase"
This is a three-part review for: underground, the lounge and brunch.
Underground: Great space with some pretty cool acts. The only downside is that there is no cell phone reception. Good to know if you're meeting up with friends. Also good to know if you're the antsy type that is waiting for that cute boy/girl to call you back, and then freaks out when you realize that your phone has been offline for 3 hours.
The lounge: is awesome because of the mix of people it brings in. Hipsters, wanna-be hipsters, the corporate crowd; the old, the young, the really young. It makes for some awkward interactions. I love awkward.
Brunch: Decent place for comfort food the morning after. The fried chicken and waffles is a southern dish that I haven't seen elsewhere in Toronto. The only downside is, depending on how embarrassing the previous night was, you might feel like Buckner walking back into Shea.
Restaurant:
Slightly overpriced and the items seem to try hard "Buttermilk Chicken fingers - so original!" but aren't quite there. For the price you pay, I'd rather stroll up the street for a bite on Ossington.
Main D-Floor:
Barely any room to dance around, but the music is so loud it's not likely you're here for the conversation. Move the party downstairs to make the most of it.
Downstairs:
Great Hip-Hop DJs and dancing. Where I spend most of my time at the bar.
It's easy to see why it made Travel + Leisure Magazine's Top 500 Hotels in the World: The Drake Hotel has thought of everything. From their demonstrated commitment to the environment (they've dispensed with tiny shampoo bottles in favor of MALIN+GOETZ products in large, re-fillable bottles) to their achingly hip dining room, bar and cafe, this hotel has left no detail to chance.
The rooms are spacious and will duly impress even the most serious design snob among us. The iPod docking station in the room is something I wish every hotel room had - it lets me have a dance party every morning when I wake up!
Asking for a "quiet room" at the Drake may seem like a misnomer but when I did on my first visit the staff knew just where to stash me. I like this room so much that I asked for it again on a return visit. Jonathan L at the front desk was even sweet enough to do some room shuffling to ensure I could have it! Oh how I love when folks make my wishes come true!
While I haven't had the chance to take advantage of their 'pleasure menu' I love that they have one!
I spent last night in another Toronto hotel and all I could think was, "I want to go back to the Drake!" The only hotel I like better than this one is the Harmony Hotel in Nosara, Costa Rica.
Best of all, the Drake is affordable! While some of its amenities are very luxurious, you won't find luxury hotel prices here (nor will you find an elevator so pack light in order that you can more easily hoof it up the stairs!)
Chicken or steak and chocolate cake!
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i really adore this place. the rooms are on the small side, but they utilize each square foot cleverly so. we had a window'ed corner room, lots of light and air circulation. very artsy, off the wall decor which was indicative of the funky w queen w 'hood. we dined at the downstairs deli a bit and the food was pretty good. staff were all super friendly. location was excellent, right on the trolley line, walking distance to lots of cool places.
we booked the special that came with a picnic lunch (delish) and 2 bikes so we could fart around town. that was fun. but the bike seats kind of sucked, they leaked a bit (it rained that day) so we walked around with soggy butts. don't miss the trinity bellwoods park.
they dont have an elevator, but i had a rob who was able to haul up the luggage :)
(This is for the dining room):
We went last night and they were having this special "Swedish Berry" event (you'll have to look that one up on-line). Anyway, as a result of these crazy berries the place was rammed. Despite this, our waitress was absolutely wonderful, kept us informed of the delays (due to Swedish Berry people) and kept our drinks flowing. The food was great, the service topnotch and as always, a feast for the eyes.
Oh, and I'm going to have to go back for the next Swedish Berry night just to find out what all the hoopla was about.
The Drake is the place to go to get good, decent price food in Toronto as well as being in a hip and fun atmosphere. Despite the fact that it's known as an 'it' place in the city, I've always found the staff to be very friendly and helpful. I often walk by later in the evening when there are huge lineups outside and that's not the scene I'm into, but when that's not happening it's a good place.
I like the outside patio too. Good for a summers eve, if you can get a seat.
I did not get the "wow" factor at the Drake. People go there to "see and be seen" so they hype it up and build expectations way too high. The decor was chic, the patio with heaters was a nice touch, and the music was decent. The crowd (since they were there to be seen), was dressed to impress. But...
They charge $5 to get in - a usual practice for bars/ clubs but not a hotel. But OK. Once inside, they had a bouncer and a line to get up to the patio b/c of overcapacity. Get it. The wait was 5 mins, so whatever. Got up there, it looked like Tonic at Murray Hill in NYC with some couches (read: average after work hang out). Went back down, bouncer told us we would not be able to go back up because of the crowd.
I've had better times at the Tribeca Grand or even the much hyped-up and overrated Gansevoort in NYC. Would I go back? Probably not unless dragged by my best friends.
"Sister! I'm coming to Toronto!" says she with the name of Miriam.
"Where are you staying?" I ask.
"The Drake!" she enthuses.
I wasn't surprised that Miriam was staying at the Drake. After all, it's a hip, happening, very cool and unique boutique hotel in what many people call West of Queen West - a neighbourhood well on its way to gentrification (for good or for bad).
We rallied for dinner, coming from different parts of the city on a cold windy snowy night. We had choices - Julie's Cuban, Terroni, et al. But all of us opted to eat at the Drake. It was a good choice.
We certainly had lots of options - Winterlicious, Drake Specials and the Blue Plate Special. I opted for Thursday night's Blue Plate which was Chicken or Steak with Chocolate Cake. Steak please!
It came perfectly cooked, just the right portion of meat, rocket greens, frites and aioli on top. I partnered that with some butternut squash with 2 cheeses and it was mmmm mmmm good. $18 bucks for the main/dessert + $6 for the squash. The price was definitely right. The chocolate cake was a little dry on the edges and the icing. I must've gotten an end piece. But it was tasty.
Service was attentive and anticipated our needs and had a sense of humour. Just as I was going to ask for something, our server came along and had it ready. Ambiance was hipster-y though not douche-y. Maybe it was too cold for the douches?
I enjoyed myself immensely at the Drake. I hope Miriam enjoys her stay there. I'm sure she'll Yelp about it.
Food 4
Ambiance 4
Service 4
Solid.
Been there alot recently. Saw the Submarines at Drake Underground http://www.flickr.com/... went there a few weeks ago during the maple syrup festival and had dinner. Food is consistently awesome at the Drake no matter when you go. Wine list is reasonable and is typically full of great choices (Ironstone!!!!! Yeah!!!!) Service is great too... not in your face, not ignoring...though the server did give a slight look of disapproval when we ordered bottle number 3...weird...anyway...all in all in great.
I love the main floor bar area as well as upstairs...good people, reasonable prices and lotsa fun. Im gonna go this weekend prob too...
Have fun if you go...!
I can't believe this is supposed to be an upscale hotel/club. My gf ordered a martini and it tasted like sewer water with some olives in it. She actually went and traded it in for a vodka tonic. Then, I was standing at the bar with a drink that was barely touched, I turn around for 5 seconds and it was gone. I flagged down the bartender and said very nicely, "Excuse me, I just ordered a drink and I believe one of you took it away". The bartender looked at me and said "OK SIR! I NEED YOU TO CALM DOWN RIGHT NOW, JUST CALM DOWN OK?". I said, "I am calm". She said "OK! CALM DOWN AND I'LL MAKE YOU ANOTHER DRINK!" and then she proceeded to lecture me about how to correctly babysit a drink so that it won't get taken away. It was shit. I stole a can of tonic water before I left though...
Only come here if you're with similar wannabe-hipster, faux art geek, or i'm-a-gentrifier-pretending-not-to-be-one kinda person.
all the same, good for some nights = )
The Drake is a pretty remarkable venue; swanky hotel, dance club, and restaurant all rolled into one. I have enjoyed every level of its luxury (that being the basement, main level, and roof-top patio), and have attended many different types of events at each.
The dancing, when I've had it, has always been awesome; always good music, the crowd so hip it hurts (in a good way), drinks are delicious and a little more than I was used to paying (in my younger, less-sophisticated days), and the food is always something I look forward to. I had my first taste of the mini-burgers on a stick at least 2 years ago, and I still long for them, from time to time. I was also lucky enough to be invited to a party that boasted a lovely brunch spread, with more cheeses, baked and flaky goods, fruits, mini-pancakes and sparkle-tastic ~mimosas~ (champagne for breakfast?! who comes UP with this stuff?) than I thought even existed in heaven.
But one of my favourite Drake memories has to be the time that my friends and I walked by on a busy Friday and begged them to only let us use their very cool and old school photo booth. It was silly, fun, and a good example of how cool and nice the staff is there, which is refreshing for the hot spot that it is.
I've never stayed at the Drake Hotel, so I can't say much for their rooms (I hear they are all fancy and stuff). But as a local hang-out, it's pretty aiight. Usually some good bands are playing in the basement, the restaurant/bar can get pretty lively, and the Sky Bar patio has the cushiest of couches - it's the perfect Summer location for any planned get-together... and for making fun of drunken dressed up 30-something professionals who think they are living "the life." Seriously. They're redic.
Ok I understand what your saying, really 5 stars that's a little overboard but as someone who was born and raised in the hotel industry I can assure you this is a true 5 star worthy hotel, restaurant, bar, lounge and nightclub!
I stayed at the drake over Halloween weekend and it was one of the best hotels I've seen let alone stayed in. The staff is amazingly polite, friendly and welcoming. It's as if they are reading your thoughts. The rooms are extremely unique and charming with several amenities that go above and beyond. The skin & hair care products are Malin + Goetz which are amazing plus ipod docks. Halloween weekend was defiantly the weekend to stay here because everyone was into it and the hotel was alive. The food is great I loved the drake burger and the brunch was the best ive had in Toronto the pancakes are delicious. The lounge was very fun on friday night as was the underground with great music plus cheap, well made drinks and outstanding service.
The general store is truly a gem it has everything you didn't know you wanted and you get 10% if you stay there. All around the best hotel i have stayed at in toronto and a great place eat. drink. party. sleep. Will defiantly be back.
So what are you doing tonight?
Going to The Drake!
It's been the 'go to' place for those living in the west end for quite sometime now, and with good reason. There's never a night that the Drake isn't PACKED to the brim with drunken 20 somethings getting wasted and dancing like there's no tomorrow.
But don't worry, there's tons of room to party hardy. The basement features mind-blowingly loud beats, lots of seating and tons of hot Torontonians getting their freak on. The main level provides more fancy seating, a slightly calmer atmosphere and a huge bar. The patio, which is the place to be in the warmer months, is huge! Tons of seating, a smoking area and a gigantic bar that is always packed and requires careful maneuvering in order to actually acquire a bevvy.
For out of towners, The Drake is a must. Even for those who live in the city, The Drake is always a safe bet when you're looking for some good beats and lots of booze!
Ok, so I came here a while ago. I don't remember much (too much boozey, boozey), but I do remember a foie gras stuffed donut. Like you can forget that. It was weirdly tasty--had pancetta draped on top of fried dough that had been sliced in half, with foie gras in it. I suppose salty pork makes everything taste good.
And I do remember the chili cheese poutine. Chili...good. French fries.... Good. Cheese.... GOOD!!!
Definitely not a place you can just stumble into, but cool, hip ambiance, and great service.
One of the signs that Parkdale is trying to clean itself up is the Drake Hotel. Having gone through a severe renovation that now makes it a boutique hotel in the heart of one of Toronto's not-as-seedy-as-it-used-to-be neighbourhoods, the hotel provides not only rooms, but fine dining, a lounge, and a performance venue where alternative bands and comedy acts take the stage downstairs.
Done over in Art Deco, the Drake is a throwback to yesteryear, where gentlemen and ladies would come to dine, drink, and dance the night away, where bartenders, bands, and cigarette girls would cater to your every whim. It's this feeling that they've captured completely from the design, the layout, and the furniture. The drinks lounge is spacious and dark, candle-lit and dripping with cool. Once downstairs, that's where the stage is where many bands and comedy acts have performed. Not just local acts have hit the stage, but also the likes of The Killers, Wolfmother, and Beck.
Not bad for an old hotel in a slummy area of town. Go in. Enjoy a drink. Relax.
Only went here for a concert, saw The Submarines with Headlights opening for them. Very good, more dance-floor than seating :-)
Bar service was excellent with the bartenders recommending a few different types of drinks when I was feeling adventurous. Price wasn't bad, tickets were $12, drink prices were normal, maybe a few dollars more than usual, small price to pay for a comfy venue.
No idea if there's a coat-check, it was the spring when I went and I had no need for a jacket.
Stopped in here on Sunday for an iced coffee. Just about everywhere else except starbucks wasn't open yet. I ordered an iced coffee and an iced mocha. I am so used to iced coffee just being drip coffee poured over ice... I have gotten so used to that being the norm, I had nearly given up on them totally. Here at the Drake my confidence was restored in what an iced coffee is and should be. Espresso shaken in a cocktail mixer with ice and poured into a glass. Drake, thank you for making my Sunday morning in Toronto great. The mocha on the other hand wasn't amazing, it was made the same way but lacked the sweetness you usually find in a mocha.
I didn't try the food but I saw a few things come out of the the kitchen that looked tasty.
I didn't know what to expect from Toronto. I've only visited western Canada and never had any reason to visit what is arguably the most diverse city in all of North America. My friend made reservations for us at the Drake Hotel on Queen Street, a hip, up and coming section of Toronto with great restaurants and funky shops. Arriving at the Drake reminded me of the small boutique hotels of South Beach. Very hip, good looking people checking us in, elegant and romantic black and white photographs on the walls and modern designs with hidden lighting greeted us.
Our room was small, but didn't feel too cramped. The bed, shower, toilet, sink were all there with no real doors separating anything. There was a frosted sliding glass door that moved to cover the toilet then moved to cover the clear glass of the shower next to it. The bed was very comfortable and the sheets were nice and soft. The down comforter was nice but the baby alpaca blanket was the best addition.
The Drake also houses a restaurant/bar with expensive drinks and wonderful food but all well worth it. You won't find your typical drinks here so paying $10 for a ginger margarita wasn't unexpected. In the morning, there is a coffee shop with brunch options. Make reservations the day before because this place gets packed and the wait can be well over an hour. We didn't eat but it all looked amazing.
To top it off, the Drake has the "Underground." A music venue that brings in top acts in a small space.
I can't say enough about how nice the staff were here. When our computer didn't work, they offered us many solutions, including the use of their laptop to take up to our room.
The prices weren't all that bad either for such a hip place. $129 was their special rate and this was for New Years. I found that was very affordable especially in the area of town it was in.
It was a wonderful stay and I can't wait to go back. But not in the winter. It's a very cold place Toronto.
Cushioned snugly in the heart of what used to be the seedier side of Queen West, The Drake is the unofficial headquarters for artists, musicians, designers and other scenester types. It's atmospheric and moody, the perfect platform to drinks, exchange repartees (often witless repartees depending on how many cocktails you've had), dance and listen to music.
Apparently the food's good, too.
it gets 5 not for the biggest rooms, or glitziest bathrooms or the designer decor... it gets 5 for fun, authenticity, and edge of rock n'roll.. anything but a big corporate chain and how i wish hotels in NYC could be.
The bars, the dining room, the rooftop, the whole deal. A culture all its own.. go on... jump in and embrace the Drake.
I was recommended this place by a few of my coworkers who are locals, and was told I would be pleased. I was!
This multi-leveled restaurant/bar/lounge/dance club has an old glamour that you can tell it used to be exquisite, then dumped (the area is being revamped) due to the neighbourhood, then recently has regained his glam. It has a very sultry and alluring decor, which can be romantic, but not stuffy in any way. It is also just as appropriate to go there with friends or a girls night out, even colleagues (which was in my case.)
Their wine list is pretty complete, and their martini list is full as well, although I had a pino grigio (coworkers!). The place was jam packed on a Friday night, but the servers and hostesses were very efficient in seating us.
We had mostly just appetizers, but the cheeses and pates were phenominal.
Afterwards, we went down to the "Basement" which I think turns into a club, but unfortunately was not starting yet. The bartenders were very friendly though and gave us each a free shot of one of his new concoctions.
A good place to go on the weekend, but I would recommend to reserve a table beforehand.
The Drake Hotel started it all making West Queen West near Parkdale THE cool area to be. The renovation of this old Hotel is amazing. The rooftop patio is cool with good weather. More heaters are needed often. The brunch is delicious. Inside, the restaurant is very good food, but waiting may not be worth it. The Raw Bar is amazing though the sushi has been downsized of late. Still some of the best in town. The drinks change with the seasons, but are also interesting. Great DJ's, great atmostphere. The place for yuppie, hipster, young and old.
Stellar.
I had dinner on the roof, it was a nice summer night. The food was kind of upscale comfort food, (I had BBQ ribs with the Mac n/ cheese). Heart-stopper, but good. They have a great selection of cocktails, mojitos and the like. It's a nice, low-key, somewhat trendy place to hang with your friends on a weekend evening.
Great ambiance with unusual and interesting decor set a cozy mood for dining. The food itself was less than I would expect for a restaurant this noted. The dessert saved it - outstanding lemon tart with brulee topping. Overall good experience, and would come back again.
everything on the menu is rich and sumptuous, like the decor. caramelized root veggies, polenta fries, bourbon ribs over jerusalem artichoke puree-- heavenly. the scene is hit or miss after dinner. decent DJs, great space (downstairs, roof bar and big lounge), but mixed crowd that's not so easy on the eyes. overall, a good place for an all-in-one bday, with a hotel room (Small but cute).
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