Aaran Vive

Well maintained trail with lots of trail markers and info. Enjoyable walk and hike depending on the paths that one takes. The board walks are safe and have lots of room for busier days. It’s a good spot to go for a walk and get some air. Parking is only in Jack Darling Park but the walk over to the conservation area is fairly quick from the park.

Overall a decent experience in terms of food, and great cocktails, however, I likely wouldn’t come again due to the lack of quality/curation you’d expect at similar spots. There was an unnecessary wait to be seated even though the table was ready. The two set menus are very similar except for the main. The flavour was too much and gave a sense of high sodium after each course compounding on to the next. Some palette cleansers in between courses or a neutral base to accompany courses could have helped balance the courses high flavour profiles. The main course is served on a tea light box which raises the height of the dish too much making it awkward to eat out of it. No side dish to put the lobster shells. The beef cubes were dry. Makes you think the chef didn’t experience the course as a patron from start to finish but rather assessed each dish individually when planning it out. Cocktail glasses were wet but the drinks were delicious, easily the highlight of the night. Overall small details that count, when comparing to other restaurants in this price range and category.