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6793026 · 04-07-2016, 10:48 PM

Been to tap and barrel countless times.
When i had the steak, I went on a Monday, 11 AM, not busy, everything deep fried were freshly made, kitchen staff weren't busy. Unlike those who go there for drinks during happy hr + getting smashed, of course any pub food taste like shit at 8 PM on a Friday night during jam packed hours.

At Craft: the beer selection is legit which is why i enjoy going there.
i also went for lunch on a Tuesday, 11:30 before the rush. I had their Tomahawk Pork Chop: (Black garlic BBQ glazed pork chop served with sautéed greens and white cheddar grits.) It was legit. they did a great job, not over cooked, super juicy in the center.

Happy hour is cheap but their wings are shit.. for that exact reason.

Shabeens:

Behind Irish Heather. Did a private Scotch tasting.
Ninety Canadian Rye Whisky 20 Year Old $12
Glendalough 13 Year Old Single Malt $18
Craigellachie 13 yr $13
Macallan Sienna $25
Bunnahabhain Ceòbanach $20
Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon $unknown
Ardbeg Corryvreckan $20

300 bottles behind the counter and the scotch nerd had tasted them all. very knowledgeable.

Bao Down Gastropub + Raw Bar.
Their CHICKEN wings were AWESOME. fried perfectly. it had the longest description (free range, organic, blah blah blah blah), 8 wings for $16 bucks I think, it was legit, it was exactly why it needed that long title; to explain why it's so epic.
new on the menu so you gotta try, i'm pretty sure it'll be back as a regular menu item.

They have oysters, and happy hr etc. Sat by the bar and the shucker / bartender. He was having an easy day esp. when you don't need to shuck oysters like gong show at Rodney's. Super friendly and had a great conversation with him. PEI oysters were great.
Decor was ok, will be back to try the menu extensively.

Cuchillo
typical location, hipster food.
Their MOLÉ LAMB ALBONDIGAS was not bad. however, it was just two tacos on a plate. no plating
I went there to try their churros. The sauce, presentation and the DULCE DE LECHE TAMARIND BUTTERSCOTCH, CARMELIZED PINEAPPLE Y HONEYCOMB was good, however, the Churros was not fresh so that was a killer.
The drinks was also meh.

The mackenzie room
They have something called "I want it all" IWIA. $53 a person, 4 min, and you get EVERYTHING. 5 of their salads, 2 desserts, and 4 main courses.
EVERYTHING was a knock out. Everything is on a chalk board so it changes. Salads were refreshing, and each salad always had ONE critical element that was just awesome. I mean, come on... it's only a salad, but that 1 element made it work.

main course: from slow braise short ribs, bone marrow, paella type meal, ALL were great. Lovely sauce paired etc. The ONLY dish I had an issue with was the rabbit. Took lean and it was over cooked.

Dessert was a flambe of a pie for one of the dish. Very cool. Only issue was that the crust wasn't cooked properly.
BTW, the bartender is 1000% awesome. Amazing cocktails and they do take their sweet ass time making it good.
Amazing service, they came and wiped down our table every course and just really had a good flow on a rustic restaurant. yes it's in the shady park of tow, but parking was $1 an hr.

Prohibition.
awesome 1920/30s drinking place. hidden out of no where, pure drinking down to the basics. Didn't try to Absinthe (2 people min, $43 per person), bartendar has a tough and long night so i won't take it out on him. Knowledgeable and knows his drinks well (duh). Will go back but must go with someone who knows and appreciates alcohol.

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6793026 RS.net, helping ugly ppl have sex since 2001 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: GTA, BC, HK Posts: 8,387 Thanked 2,935 Times in 1,283 Posts Failed 171 Times in 78 Posts	Been to tap and barrel countless times. When i had the steak, I went on a Monday, 11 AM, not busy, everything deep fried were freshly made, kitchen staff weren't busy. Unlike those who go there for drinks during happy hr + getting smashed, of course any pub food taste like shit at 8 PM on a Friday night during jam packed hours. At Craft: the beer selection is legit which is why i enjoy going there. i also went for lunch on a Tuesday, 11:30 before the rush. I had their Tomahawk Pork Chop: (Black garlic BBQ glazed pork chop served with sautéed greens and white cheddar grits.) It was legit. they did a great job, not over cooked, super juicy in the center. Happy hour is cheap but their wings are shit.. for that exact reason. Shabeens: Behind Irish Heather. Did a private Scotch tasting. Ninety Canadian Rye Whisky 20 Year Old $12 Glendalough 13 Year Old Single Malt $18 Craigellachie 13 yr $13 Macallan Sienna $25 Bunnahabhain Ceòbanach $20 Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon $unknown Ardbeg Corryvreckan $20 300 bottles behind the counter and the scotch nerd had tasted them all. very knowledgeable. Bao Down Gastropub + Raw Bar. Their CHICKEN wings were AWESOME. fried perfectly. it had the longest description (free range, organic, blah blah blah blah), 8 wings for $16 bucks I think, it was legit, it was exactly why it needed that long title; to explain why it's so epic. new on the menu so you gotta try, i'm pretty sure it'll be back as a regular menu item. They have oysters, and happy hr etc. Sat by the bar and the shucker / bartender. He was having an easy day esp. when you don't need to shuck oysters like gong show at Rodney's. Super friendly and had a great conversation with him. PEI oysters were great. Decor was ok, will be back to try the menu extensively. Cuchillo typical location, hipster food. Their MOLÉ LAMB ALBONDIGAS was not bad. however, it was just two tacos on a plate. no plating I went there to try their churros. The sauce, presentation and the DULCE DE LECHE TAMARIND BUTTERSCOTCH, CARMELIZED PINEAPPLE Y HONEYCOMB was good, however, the Churros was not fresh so that was a killer. The drinks was also meh. The mackenzie room They have something called "I want it all" IWIA. $53 a person, 4 min, and you get EVERYTHING. 5 of their salads, 2 desserts, and 4 main courses. EVERYTHING was a knock out. Everything is on a chalk board so it changes. Salads were refreshing, and each salad always had ONE critical element that was just awesome. I mean, come on... it's only a salad, but that 1 element made it work. main course: from slow braise short ribs, bone marrow, paella type meal, ALL were great. Lovely sauce paired etc. The ONLY dish I had an issue with was the rabbit. Took lean and it was over cooked. Dessert was a flambe of a pie for one of the dish. Very cool. Only issue was that the crust wasn't cooked properly. BTW, the bartender is 1000% awesome. Amazing cocktails and they do take their sweet ass time making it good. Amazing service, they came and wiped down our table every course and just really had a good flow on a rustic restaurant. yes it's in the shady park of tow, but parking was $1 an hr. Prohibition. awesome 1920/30s drinking place. hidden out of no where, pure drinking down to the basics. Didn't try to Absinthe (2 people min, $43 per person), bartendar has a tough and long night so i won't take it out on him. Knowledgeable and knows his drinks well (duh). Will go back but must go with someone who knows and appreciates alcohol. Last edited by 6793026; 04-07-2016 at 11:07 PM.