We had lunch at The Sparrow just before they closed, temporarily, for a vacation and maternity break. The Sparrow, only open for breakfast and lunch and cash-only at the moment, is on the Mile End stretch of The Main (St-Laurent), a stretch that can be cruel to restaurants since it doesn't get the kind of foot traffic the lower Main receives. But the Sparrow--when it's open--has been drawing crowds for its refined and inventive British pub fare. The decor is sparely pub-by with a hipster vibe and cool bird-patterned wallpaper. We shared two appetizers--stuffed zucchini flowers; skate, chicory (endive to me), and anchovy--a side of frites mayonnaise, and two desserts--baked peaches and ricotta; chocolate cake with clotted cream. Rather fancier and richer than our usual lunch, but worth the caloric splurge.
A.J. Kinik's review of The Sparrow from earlier this year.
The Sparrow
5322 boulevard Saint-Laurent
(514)690-3964
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