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Inn LW12
7 Ninth Ave, at Little W 12th St
Meatpacking District
New York, NY 10014
212-206-0300
theinnlw12.com
Despite the woodsy Canadian feel, it's the Brit-themed food and drinks that make this three-storied headcase a bit more interesting (the third story has yet to open). Red-coated chef Andy Bennett has created an almost unthinkable menu of Canuck-meets-the-Union-Jack fusion that includes duck-leg soup, Guinness-braised iron steak, and only-in-Canada poutine (fries smothered in cheddar cheese curds and gravy).
Overall, Inn LW12 provides little disappointment. The food is unique, the drinks are delicious and the décor is as warm as a Saskatoon sunset. Unfortunately, the location seems to encourage a crowd that has little appreciation for Canadian gastro (whatever that is), and thus hinders what could be a delicious experience that goes beyond the hockey, curling, and bacon that makes our friends to the north so damn, well, Canadian. --Adam Sherrett
