Super excited to try out HPH last night, on their second night opening.
I love the decor, the aged wood is beautiful and they picked amazing photos to match it. I don’t think the photos are a permanent display but they’re wicked and really fit in well with the place.
There didn’t seem to be any music, and as somoene else noted the acoustics are not great. This is not a great place to bring mom & pops.
They have a massive bar area, with all mismatched chairs and stools (we were sitting along the wall on what must have been an old church pew. I can’t say enough good things about the space, it’s really well put together, I love it – come decorate my house!
The menu is short, but seems to have it’s bases covered. I’m going to bring in a vegan friend for more of a challenge next time. Everything we had was great, and although I sub’d my fries for salad, I was really impressed with the salad that came. It was full of fresh herbs and a really well balanced vinaigrette, and they used Boston Lettuce – who does that? It was a really nice change for a salad.
The steak was well-cooked, although I should have done my research because maybe the shoulder isn’t the best piece of meat to get rare. We also had the galette, soup, duck confit, and both desserts, and everything was really really good.
I think they should put some sort of draft stopper around the door, maybe a heavy curtained entrance like they used to have at Infusion Bistro in the Glebe or like at the black tomato. It would really help a lot with the drafts because there’s only one door, and while it was nice and toasty for the most part, as soon as the door opens it gets COLD. Hopefully that is “coming soon”
Friendly service and a great selection of mostly Ontario wines and lots of craft beers.
Welcome to the Burg!
Service is Central 
Bridgett Said:
on April 2, 2013 at 7:37 am
Hi.
I’ve been following your site for a while now and finally got the bravery to go ahead and give you a shout out! Just wanted to mention keep up the great job!