Obiter Dicta Issue 6 - November 18, 2013 | Page 9

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arts and culture

PORK TINGA, FRIED CAULIFLOWER,
AND THE MYSTERIOUS SCRAPPLE
TACOS.

LUKE’S FISH, CHICKEN TINGA, AND BEEF TACOS.

Luke: After recovering from watching you
squirt hot sauce into your mouth (there are
self serve bottles at every table), I devoured
my final selection - shredded beef. Initially, I
was unsure because the meat is formed into
a perfect square shape. I definitely detected
some SPAM© irony here. But the meat was
tender and perfectly balanced with fresh
chopped herbs.?

ing effect on the palate, while still holding
it’s own in terms of chili flavour; however,
it was the red sauce that stole the show. Oh
man. So much flavour complexity, and just
the right amount of heat. I was in heaven.
Nearly was tempted into stealing the little
squirt bottle too, but decided to just quit cold
turkey right then and there. Also the law
society something something honesty…?

Amenities & Service:
Dan: Oh you want to talk hot sauce? Let’s
talk hot sauce baby. I know it’s technically
food, and omnipotent ruler of the condiment
family, but I feel like self-serve hot sauce
is a essential amenity alongside tacos, and
Grand E did not let me down. Both sauces
were clearly made fresh in house, which is
a great start. The green sauce had a cool-

Luke: When you eat here (and you definitely
should), do not expect friendly service. The
servers are attractive and well coiffed, but
far from congenial. I also found the no split
bills policy a bit obnoxious and unnecessary
in the 21st century. On the plus side, the food
arrives promptly and is plated nicely. I also
appreciated the bottle of water for the table.   

I’m a big boy. Service was a bit curt, you’re
right, but they’re efficient. What surprised
and impressed me was the food knowledge
the server dropped on us when I asked about
what scrapple is. Be warned though, this
place has a death trap of a basement, with
typical Toronto dungeon bathroom. My
favourite part is the “custom” steel railing
they’ve added that is perfectly positioned
to stab you in the hip/gut as you go back
upstairs. ?
Luke: Yeah those stairs were a trip (heyooo!).
I also did not like that they used the same
type of bottle for the bathroom soap and the
hot sauce. Germophobes need a clean break
in imagery between bathroom and table!

Dan: Agreed, love the water on the table.

Score: Grand Electric
Dan
Food: 4.5/5
Service: 3/5
Atmosphere: 3/5

Luke
Food: 4.5/5
Service: 3/5
Atmosphere: 3.5/5

¡That’s 3.5 sossbosses (rounding down) out of a possible cinco!
#muchososs

The Obiter Dicta

Monday, November 18, 2013