Kitchenette

A family run Bistro in the Village

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After having one of the greatest meals in 2011 at Icehouse, we got a chance to try its sister restaurant Kitchenette earlier this month. A little off the beaten path, the place is located on the outer edges of the Village on the corner of Rene Levesque and Panet.

There is a distinct vibe that lends itself to the space – an open kitchen is prominently featured, being visible from almost all angles of the restaurant. The mix of antique decor – leather banquettes, old wooden floors and weathered barstools – with the modern facilities of the kitchen meshes incredibly well to create an intimate yet contemporary atmosphere that is unlike any other.

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Starting off our evening with a couple of drinks, I had the pickled cherry coke cocktail that came complete with the coke in the glass bottle and a house pickled cherry on top. Decorated with little red and pink polka dots, the straw that came with it was a nice touch. Even the material was interesting – something like a cross between paper and plastic. It was soft to the touch, but didn’t quite melt while submerged in liquid for a prolonged period of time. We also had a pint of Creemore Springs which is always good. A spiked lemonade was ordered later on in in the meal – definitely a stronger, more punchy cocktail if you’re looking to get a bit more buzzed.

The albacore and calamari ceviche came with sweet potatoes, pickled rhubarb, beer nuts, coriander and lime. The pairing of fresh fish and the citrusy flavor with the fried chips was fantastic – so delicious that my only complaint would be that there wasn’t enough of it.

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