Problem: Write a positive (OPTIONS:
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A: Getting an RSVP at one of Montreal's best restaurants has become difficult. Liverpool House? Three-week wait. Le Hangar? Sure there's room, if you want to eat before 5:30pm or after 10:30pm. Bremner? No matter how early you plan, making an RSVP is difficult if no one answers the phone or calls you back - well done on joining Opentable. Ah yes, planning a night out is currently necessary even in Montreal, especially since popular restaurant trends promote smaller, cozier, bustling restaurants that fill up fast. That's how I finally ended up at Tuck Shop. I've wanted to try this place for a while, so I called a week early to reserve for a group, and opted for the dinner-table-style menu that includes 4 appetizers and 2 mains (a steal at $45 per person). A taste of everything for everyone? Aww yeahhh. We started with a salad - white beets, coriander, mango, arugula, radish, cucumbers and parmesan. It was yummy and refreshing, especially with the tart lemony dressing. Next, we had the most delicious smoked salmon ever. At Tuck Shop, the salmon is wild, house cured and smoked, and comes with "potato rosti", trout caviar and creme fraiche. And I repeat - delicious. Our third appetizer consisted of cheese tacos. Made with fried mozzarella, coriander, corn and lettuce, they were soft and delightful. Awesome, because tacos can easily be flavourless. It might be surprising, but it's true. Our last appetizer included caramelized salmon with bok choy, root veggies and quinoa. The salmon was crispy on the outside and prepared to the point of a perfect soft pink on the inside. The veggies were cooked but crunchy. Delish. Having forgotten how many dishes were included in our menu, we thought our meal was over. Lo and behold, the waitress came over to tell us that our mains were on their way. Oh baby! These included the most mouthwatering jerk chicken accompanied by black bean puree and fried okra. It was spicy and juicy and everything jerk chicken should be. Perfection. Finally, our last main consisted of hanger steak with chimichurri, wild mushrooms and rapini. Again, so good. And the best part? We didn't even have to say "medium-rare". We wrapped up our meal with three delicious desserts to share. Tiramisu, warm apple pie, and caramel fleur de sel "cheesecake". The tiramisu was good, but not something to rave about. It's ok - a tiny bit of sub-perfection makes Tuck Shop human. The apple pie was amazing - warm and so satisfying with its crumbly crust and just-sweet-enough apple center. Needless to say, our favorite was the caramel fleur de sel "cheesecake" that was more of a silken cheesy-caramel-y-salty-cream than a cheesecake. Whoa. Yes, I absolutely loved Tuck Shop. It made me think of a smaller Orignal and a non-pretentious Garde Manger. The music was super fun (Tom Petty and Gypsy Kings, anyone?) and added to the bon-vivant vibe that permeated the small restaurant. The service was good and the food was varied and delicious. I do hope that Tuck Shop's tables continue to be difficult to book for a while - it would certainly be well deserved. Food 9.5/10, Atmosphere 9.5/10, Pretty people 9/10, Music (superfun, goodvolume) 9.5/10, Service 8.5/10. Pictures: http://www.belledenuitmontreal.com/posts/tuck-shop/
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A: I think the high reviews of Sofrita must simply be a function of the limited dining options in Fountain Hills as this is the worst excuse for tapas that I've ever had. We walked in and were greeted by a strange, musty smell that remained pervasive throughout the meal. We should have taken that as an indication of what was to come and left, but based on the great reviews, decided to stay. Big mistake. I ordered a red sangria which was okay, but had a strange flavor of figs or dates so I'm not sure if it was just made with old wine that had turned and took on a prune juice flavor or if that taste was intentional. We ordered the olives, fried potatoes, grilled zucchini, shisito peppers, and four different types of bruschetta. The olives were, well, olives (tough to ruin those) but also contained some off-putting caperberries that we avoided. The grilled zucchini was just plain zucchini with no seasoning whatsoever served with a side of what looked like potato salad as a dip, but we never really could identify what that substance was as it had absolutely no flavor so we opted to avoid the fat that it was obviously adding to the zucchini. The shisito peppers had no spice or flavor at all and were absolutely swimming in oil. I've never had a "roasted" pepper that was so soaked in grease. The waitress asked if we didn't like the peppers when she noticed that all but a few remained and when we pointed out how greasy they were, politely took them off the bill. The four pieces of bruschetta were all of different varieties: roasted eggplant; ripe tomatoes; avocado and beans; and grilled artichoke with cheese. The bread was thick and chewy and none of the bruschettas had much flavor at all. In fact, I think if I had just closed my eyes and randomly selected one off the plate, I probably wouldn't have been able to tell which it was. The fried potato wedges were actually the best part of the meal, which is sad when the best item is a simple fried potato. The atmosphere was severely lacking as there were candles on all of the tables and numerous votives on the walls, but not a single one was lit. The restroom was extremely dark and was absolutely filled with unlit votive candles so I'm not sure if this was an attempt at saving costs, but had I known this, I would have gladly spared a box of votives from home just to create some sort of ambiance while we ate. The place is also incredibly tiny so I have no idea where the flamenco band and dancers that other reviews have spoken of would perform. If anyone tried to move through there, they would literally be bumping into tables. While I love tapas style dining, if this were the only tapas restaurant that there was, I would gladly forego the experience. Needless to say, we won't be back.
Problem: What would be an example of an positive (OPTIONS:
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Answer: This place has a great atmosphere - European feel, cute, quaint, not too stuffy. Great place for a date. The prices aren't bad and the food is good, although the portions can be small. How amazing the food is really depends on the menu of the evening, though I have not had anything bad. Everything has been at least good, and some things excellent. Service has also been great. Plus, I like the prix fixe menu.
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Output: Love this place. I'm kind of scared of heights so I almost called it quits when we zoomed up in the glass elevator 51 FRICKING floors. But it was worth it. I normally hate clubs, but the outdoor dancing area was the SPOT. Good music, good mix of people, and not ridiculously watered down/expensive drinks
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output: I have to say that this is very close to the worst sushi I have had in my life
Problem: Write a positive (OPTIONS:
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I was refered to Chez Alexandre because I wanted to have some delicious French Cuisine, but I also wanted a quiet atmosphere with great food and service. I was even personally greeted by the owner, Alain Creton, who introduced me to exquisite cuisine. I was so glad to finally find a restaurant who had their kitchen open till 2 am. I really didnt want to rush as I entered at midnight....And I relaxed like I wanted....Would definately go there again!