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Is it a bar? Is it a restaurant? Is it an event space? Guess what: It's all three, which is why P&L has earned international attention since opening its doors to loads of local buzz. The sprawling space with rows of communal tables and sparse design is piece de resistance for nightlife impresarios Jesse Girard and Richard Lambert, who poached up-and-coming chef Matty Matheson from the now-defunct Oddfellows, to create an of-the-moment meat-heavy menu (lamb-heart tartare, anyone?) for the young-and-successful to chow down on before going bonkers in the gritty rock club below. The crown jewel in Parkdale's ongoing renaissance.
Parkdale digs are a bit away from Queen West West social scene but those wanting to shake their tail feather are coming in droves for an off beat dance scene. And there's plenty of room amongst the... read more
Decor is dark and intimate but vibe is exuberant. Crowd is similar to that of The Beaconsfield: mature and low key. Fashionistas and their ilk crowd up this tiny joint on the weekends. Groups of fr... read more
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