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Mark D
3 reviews on 1 places
We had visited the McMichael (amazing!) and wanted lunch at 2 pm. Kleinburg had a dearth of choices: most of the restaurants were closed, but looked so "high end" we would not have chosen them anyway. Then we drove by the Burg Pub; although it is below street level, we saw the illuminated "open" sign, so we found a parking space (no simple deal) and made our way to the Burg.
The door we entered was by the illuminated open sign. A group of four was waiting to be seated. I don't say, "table of four" because, like us, they did not get a table. A woman came over, brusquely told us that the restaurant was "at capacity", and told us to leave. We did.
FYI: I know very well that issues arise (no shows, illnesses, kitchen emergencies) which require an early closing of a business. But if you are closed to further customers, turn off your open sign!!!!! Had the sign not been on, we would not have taken the trouble to park and walk, and this restaurant would not have another one star review.
The door we entered was by the illuminated open sign. A group of four was waiting to be seated. I don't say, "table of four" because, like us, they did not get a table. A woman came over, brusquely told us that the restaurant was "at capacity", and told us to leave. We did.
FYI: I know very well that issues arise (no shows, illnesses, kitchen emergencies) which require an early closing of a business. But if you are closed to further customers, turn off your open sign!!!!! Had the sign not been on, we would not have taken the trouble to park and walk, and this restaurant would not have another one star review.
This historical site dates back to the early 1800s (which, for Toronto, is OLD, because Toronto knocks down historical buildings for condos, and sometimes just for fun). Two cabins from the 19th century are on the property, and a modern Indigenous sculpture installation (I liked it!) was in the garden.
The art gallery on site is free to enter, because it now features mostly art being sold. Having said that, the gallery is large and a pleasure to walk through. Staff are always wonderful: friendly and helpful. Washrooms are immaculate.
So, why not five stars? Because if I was a tourist, especially on a limited budget, I don't think that the time and cost to reach this remote, publicly transit inaccessible destination, is worth it. But like I said, for Toronto, the site has real history.
The art gallery on site is free to enter, because it now features mostly art being sold. Having said that, the gallery is large and a pleasure to walk through. Staff are always wonderful: friendly and helpful. Washrooms are immaculate.
So, why not five stars? Because if I was a tourist, especially on a limited budget, I don't think that the time and cost to reach this remote, publicly transit inaccessible destination, is worth it. But like I said, for Toronto, the site has real history.
When I need a gift, I shop at the AGO. Items range from the whimsical to the elegant, artistic to the practical. All the staff are exceptionally approachable and helpful; Dylan, especially, has helped me more than once when I have been at a loss. If you are stressed about holiday shopping, the AGO shop is your salvation.