Walkers’ opened in late June in a corner building on lower Greenville Ave. by the sibling team of Rosemary Walker-Green and Russell Walker. They offer lunch as well as a bottle and market shop during the day, supplemented by a dinner menu in the evening. Open Wed through Sunday the dinners are called “New American cuisine” and the large bar features many creative cocktails. When you enter you immediately are taken by the U-shaped stone topped wood bar which divides the room. On the entry side are shelves with wines and foods along with some seats which are mainly for lunch service. The other half has a low wall dividing the bar from where the small closely set tables for dinner are placed. The corner building has windows to the street which they’ve tinted and partially covered with drapes, as the sun glare is hot and harsh. Otherwise the lighting is lowered. It’s an attractive layout with a lovely wood floor, fun art and well padded bench seating along the wall but the noise level is deafening. It was packed with people but the thumping music in the background only made them talk louder. On a happier note the menu has already had some changes so I can hope they continue to add new items. The dishes were varied and appealing as well as tasty but loud places just aren’t my thing, however if you want buzz, this is the place for you. Continue reading
Cry Wolf opened 3 days ago at 4422 Gaston Avenue, a space that formerly held a Subway and you’d never know it. Chef/owner Ross Demers and his team have done a miraculous makeover to present a cozy, fun spot to have a delicious meal. Chef Demers previously owned On the Lamb but also held positions at Flora Street Café and Beverley’s Bistro. Alongside Demers in the open kitchen is another Fauna (part of Flora Street) alum, Liam Byres and also from there is sommelier Tim. The less than 30 seat stylish place offers a small seasonal menu of gradually-increasing-in-size options – to mix and match as the diner prefers. The plan is to change options as ingredients become available. The interior has a long concrete counter facing the kitchen and bar where diners can eat and interact with staff. There are also standard tables on the other side of the room. Music is in the background and the lights are lowered but you can still see. Get here before it gets so popular that you can’t. This is a new favorite restaurant and highly recommended. 
Sachet is a large place opened a couple months ago by the owners of Gemma (Frankie visited in June and July of 2016), where the food is inspired by Mediterranean cuisine. About a third of the space is for the bar and the seating around it. An open kitchen fills one end of the restaurant and a large clear cube containing wines is a focal point in the dining room.. With lots of hard surfaces the noise level is significant but tables are placed a nice distance apart to give you some ability to talk once the place fills. The menu starts with “meze” plates which are priced in groups of 3 or 5. They are small plates meant to be shared by the table. Pastas are in serving sizes like appetizers but can be turned into a main plate for an upcharge. Service is efficient and friendly and tables are turned throughout the evening. 
