Reviews Home Of The Brave

Everything we ordered was very good, we especially enjoyed the brussel sprouts. Our beers were good, service was good and atmosphere fine. .

Came here for a quick dessert after dinner. All I have to say is...wow! My dream has come true. Soft serve ice cream with interesting toppings for dessert. Sooooo good. We tried the Epi-pen...aptly named for those with a peanut allergy. It's chocolate soft serve with loads of peanuts. Tastes like Reese's in ice cream format. Definitely will be coming back to try more food and more dessert.

A really cool place to eat pub style food. Filled with Edison light bulbs! We had the Buffalo cauliflower and the chicken and waffles! Amazing! Totally new flavour profiles! Really enjoyed this place!

Great venue playing some old school hip hop! We waited 30 mins to get a seat tonight but it was worth it. The food is def not your average bar food. We ordered a couple of dishes as we wanted to try different things. Menu is small but has a wide range of different foods. If you haven't been, you should check it out.

My friend had heard of Home of the Brave because of their ridiculous soft-serve and so we decided to hit it up for dinner! We didn’t have a reservation so we had to wait around 30 minutes for a table on a Thursday night. The restaurant does a twist on classic American cuisine. I ordered the Chicken and Waffles which had crispy sourdough waffles, a spiced maple syrup drizzle of sour cream. Before going here, someone told us that they thought there was too much syrup but I actually thought the amount of syrup was perfect! I dipped everything in it and the chicken still remained crunchy.

So glad I came here Saturday after a friend had been dying to come here. Service was fantastic and food was incredible.

My chicken and waffles were amazing and their fries are very tasty. Everyone else got the Philly cheesecake and everyone at our table was absolutely in love. Must be a popular one as we saw them literally flying out of the kitchen every few minutes.

And the dessert is just omg. Soft serve ice cream coated in different flavors. Each of us got a different kind and I was in love with my banoffee pie flavour. It's not surprising they are opening their own ice cream shop. Bravo.

Last minute invite?  Don't mind if we do!  A group of us (5 people) decided last minute to meet up to check out the collaboration event of Momofuku and Home of the Brave, where they had prepared a special Tex-Mex menu.  
We were super excited that a table was ready for us when we arrived as we were expecting a bit of a wait.  
Our server, even though she was new was fantastic!  We ordered a round of drinks (Mine was called Rosemary's Baby and it was delicious) as we perused the menu. Because this was a special (one night only) menu you will not see these items again, but everything was amazing.  The biggest hit at the table was the Queso Funidido, which was fried cheese on a thin pancake drizzled in honey and bourbon the combinations of flavours and textures were absolutely perfect.  The hard shell tacos (from chili to ceviche) were amazing.  We also indulged in the special banana split, with churros.
The atmosphere was lively and friendly, the staff were attentive and genuinely enthusiastic about the nights offerings.  The decor is worth a mention as I spent some time looking at the ceiling and the graphics with the different US cities. The only tiny complaint was that the music was a little intrusive volume wise and it was hard to have a conversation.  The actual selection was fun though.  
I will be back to try the regular menu as I hear really good things!

Some bacon with your cornbread? Yes please! Delicious cocktails and elevated pub fare. But be prepared to wait. Overall though....delicious! And delectable! And worth the exercise in patience.

Brilliant lunch at HoTB! Had the ribs, and tasted the cauliflower, the chicken and waffles and the philly steak. The portions are a little small, did not quite fill me up but overall a good experience.

Save Room for Dessert. Went here for lunch with my sister and her 7 month old. They didn't have any high chairs so its definitely not a kid friendly place but we made it work. I had the Cobb Salad and she had the Fried Chicken Sandwich. Mine was about the size of a side salad and hers didn't come with any side. One thing to note is that the sandwich has an actual chicken foot attached... very disturbing. The food was good but overpriced. One good side to the small portion size was that we could try the ice cream! My sister had the one with toffee, chocolate & vanilla swirl, graham cracker crumbs and banana and I had the one with vanilla, pretzel, apple, and caramel.
The bar looked really interesting and was in a good area but I probably won't go back.

Awesome meal - great atmosphere. The food was very good. Loved the ribs and the philly cheese steak. You have to try the tator totts too! The beverages are yummy. Our server was awesome and the staff as a whole were engaging. We drove from out of town and believe me it was worth the drive! Check it out. High five to all. Love the open window/patio that overlooks King St too. The décor is very cool....check out the light fixtures - the one above us was a cymbal converted into a light. Love the hardwood with a modern spin - lots of cool young people having fun. People watching was also fun! Thanks Chefs Cam, Bree & John. You guys rock!!

Awesome !. Best place in the city ro grab some fried American comfort food ! Not into fried food ? There's a menu of salads and an extremely talented kitchen staff. NO COMPLAINTS !!!! THIS PLACE IS WICKED !

Chef Tasty is a genius. Amazing food, friendly service. I highly recommend this place!

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YUUUUMMM. Been here several times and the food was never a disappointment!

Must try: Red velvet funnel cake with cream cheese glaze, fresh fruits and vanilla bourbon ice cream

At last! My long overdue visit to the Home of the Brave finally happened for a late night dinner with my girlfriends.  Situated upstairs at the corner of King Street West and Portland Street, it's quite accessible by public transit but it could be hard to find parking. This restaurant first caught my eye when I spotted a photo of their Kentucky Fried Handshake Sandwich (pictured above) - really eye-catching, isn't it?  From then I had the chance to get a bite of their menu offerings at food events and vowed to visit the restaurant since.  As I've heard and read good reviews from other bloggers, I went with high expectations. The space itself is not too big but they made good arrangements to cater to diner pairs or groups of all sizes with plenty of seatings by the window, the bar, benches and booths.  As a group of four, we were seated in one of the booths for larger groups!  All the menu items we ordered were delicious and were indeed classic American comfort food with a creative twist! To start, we all a round of their Root Beer Float  (forgot to take photos) that took us down memory lane of our childhood. I don't like to drink pop but I usually can't say no to root beer!   Buffalo Cauliflower ($8.00) Beer-battered cauliflower, buffalo hot sauce & ranch dressing  Corn Bread ($8.00) With roasted garlic & shallots, melted cheese, house double smoked bacon, green onion  Kentucky Fried Handshake Sandwich ($13.00) Fried Chicken with mayo, lettuce & buffalo hot sauce  Chicken & Waffles ($16.00) Crispy chicken with sour cream, spicy maple, green onion on sourdough waffles  The 76er Philly Cheesesteak ($15.00) Shaved ribeye with caramelized onion, red chili, melted cheddar & chives Side: Tater Tots  Crispy Potatoes with cheese, gravy & herbs    Left: Home of the Brave Burger ($13.00) House ground ribeye with HOTB pickle mayo, house American cheese, tomato & lettuce Right: Red Velvet Funnel Cake ($6.00) Our favourites of the feast were the Chicken & Waffles, The 76er Phill

This [burger] was just what the doctor ordered: beefy, juicy, and seriously satisfying.

The recently open Home of the Brave ( @theHOTB ) by TUM alum / La Carnita (post here ) Andrew Richmond... glad that all the exciting restaurant opening up on King West like Valdez across the street. No reservation and we told that there'll be a 45mins wait (leave phone# n come back) but end up being only around 20mins. Love the urban vibe with the steel walls, subway tiles, industrial finishes and blackboard beams. I especially love the lights hanging by the bar (^_^) The menu consist of American comfort food, offering original takes on regional specialties and homestyle cooking that we Canadian probably forgot or never seen before. Have to say I love everything including the open kitchen but it was so hot in there when I went last week and with no AC, it's difficult to enjoy our meal fully when we are sweating like pigs (>_ Zombie Slushie ~ three type of rum, grapefruit, pineapple, bitters & cinnamon syrup This was an extremely strong cocktail, definitely worth your dollar worth. Zomb

Home of the Brave is home to some brave food. Food one most welcome with open arms, a firm handshake and an empty stomach. Known for it’s creative spin on traditional American dishes...

This past July, I attended the event #DOS, a Mexican throwdown with Andrew Richmond of Mexican taqueria La Carnita and Chicago legend, Big Star.  While I could have easily eaten my weight in tacos that night, it was the fried bologna sandwich by Richmond’s then opening-soon restaurant, Home of the Brave, that truly stole my heart. Seriously, I had two of them to myself in addition to everything else. Check out the goodness below.

Well, since that little sneak preview of theHOTB hotspot, chefs Jonathon Hamilton and Nate Middleton (both of La Carnita) have been busy pulling together the new digs on King West.  The concept has been to piece together little forgotten fragments of American culinary history. Flavours, preparations and presentations that we here in the T Dot have likely forgotten or never even seen.

The idea was ultimately born out of Richmond’s recent travels across America (Boston, NYC, Chicago, San Francisco, Florida and Philly) while searching for Mexican inspiration in the development of La Carnita.  Aptly, out of the odds and ends discarded in the development of Richmond’s first super-smash eatery comes a whole new kick-ass concept, one with only the tastiest, most craveworthy discoveries represented in one 68-seat restaurant.

TheHOTB can first be spotted from across the busy King West strip as a bustling open room set with barstools just atop Lou Dawgs. In typical King West style, the space on a Friday night is buzzing with energy and packed full. It's a little warm inside the room with all those bodies hanging around the bar, but I like that there is fresh air coming through the open front.  I also like that while the noise level in the back dining room area is certainly loud with chatter and music, I'm suprisingly able to hear both my partner and server speak without really much strain at all. Decor-wise, the the space is very diners, drive-ins and dives, but with a bit of a more stylized retro feel.  There are tacky bubbly bright orange booths, beaten-up Liberty Bell light fixtures and Andrew Kidder’s playful black and white graffiti work displaying the restaurant’s “Join or Die” adage.

On their website, the folks at theHOTB describe the saying as a “storied part of American heritage” – you join together in unity or you can get left behind.  Now, I don’t care where everyone else is heading, but if it’s to theHOTB.

But all this talk of dying certainly necessitates some good booze, so I had to get my drink on first. Before even taking a peak at the drink menu, I caught glimpse of the “booze slushie” machine, taking me back to my Peterborough days when we used to hang out at the 7/11 and spike our slurpees with cheap rum. Hey, if you had to spend your teen years in a small city like the Peterpatch, you’d probably do it too. On the other end of the classy drink scale, the bar uses a variety of house-made bitters and syrups to drum up a short list of playful house cocktails, 1920’s forgotten American classics, and what they’re calling “guest book cocktails”.  Essentially, what they’ve done is had cocktail recipes submitted to them from a variety of popular American cocktail bars. The contributing mixologists may even make guest appearances at the HOTB bar! Diners who aren’t so enthusiastic about getting liquored up can entertain theHOTB’s exclusive American beer, or wine offerings, and even try a pint of their on-draft root beer.  But in classic Abbey style, it was definitely hard liquor for me. And boy, was it hard. Here’s a peek at what we sipped.

Jack & Coke Slushie 
Zombie Slushie: Three Types of Rum, Grapefruit, Pineapple, Bitters, Cinnamon Syrup
'‘Tis the Saison : Bourbon, Peach, Rosemary, Saison ($12)
Summer in Sakon : Thai Spiced Vodka, Pineapple, Ginger Beer, Lime ($12)

First of all, if you want to get shickered, then go for the slushies first. Wow. Those babies are loaded with the good stuff and surprisingly not too sweet. In contrast, the Tis the Saison tasted much more subtle and delicate, while the Sakon offered a nice kick of heat. If you like ginger beer (I love the stuff), then you’ll definitely want to check the Sakon out.

In theme with the rest of the HOTB brand, the food is unmistakably American. Generous portions of calorie-loaded favourites delivering a one way ticket to flavourtown (yes, I just quoted a man with bleach blond hair who wears shades on the back of his head). But no, seriously, folks, a peek at the 18 item menu and you'll feel as though you're on a road trip through the good ol’ U-S of A.  Fried chicken, fried bologna, fried tater tots, fried funnel cake. Ladies and gents, this is not the place to bring a lady (or man) who’s respectfully watching their weight. And I mean, I kinda’ watch mine (most days...), but that wasn’t going to stop me from digging in hard. Now, to be fair, there were some salads and veggie sides the menu, but I couldn’t bring myself to order beets when the meaty bones were staring at me.  This is what went in my mouth that unapologetically gluttonous night.
 
Kentucky Fried Handshake Sandwich : Fried Chicken, Mayo, Iceberg Lettuce, Louisiana Hot Sauce ($13)
Loved the presentation (chicken foot anyone?), and the flavour was right on. The chicken was juicy inside and well seasoned, with a wickedly crunchy batter holding it all in. At first bite I thought that the sandwich could have maybe used a touch more mayo but once I added a good dousing of hot sauce, there was more than enough flavour to go around.

Bones in a Bucket : Kansas City Rubbed Beef & Pork Ribs, Ranch Dressing, Pickled Celery & Carrot ($18)
I definitely preferred the succulent pork ribs to their beef cousins, which were a little more fatty and therefore, harder to eat in their entirety. Having said that, I found the rib rub nicely balanced and not too cloyingly sweet and I loved that they served their veggies pickled on the side to cut the fat of the ribs. I actually kind of like that they serve the beef and pork ribs together, because some people in parties love pork ribs (like me), and some people don’t eat pork (like a lot of my Jewish friends). Order a bucket of bones, share amongst different-minded people, and you might just make some friends!

Buffalo Cauliflower : Beer Battered Cauliflower, Louisiana Hot Sauce, Ranch Dressing ($7)
I ordered this to kind of “round out” the meat- heavy meal, and I totally fell in love. Cauliflower to me is probably one of the most boring vegetables there are, but for some reason when they’re battered like this they actually taste like meat! The texture has a good meaty density, and because they’re so neutral in flavour, they soak up all the delicious hot sauce and ranch. Super addictive.

Johnny Cake with Smoked Trout : Cornmeal Griddle Cake with Savoury Cream, Smoked Trout, Maple Syrup & Chives ($14)
The best dish of the night. Wow. If you like the combination of sweet and savoury flavours, then order this and thank me later. Similar to a pancake, but with a more chewy texture and nutty flavour from the cornmeal, the Johnny Cake is a Rhode Island and New England breakfast or side dish staple. It arrived absolutely drunk off sticky maple syrup, with a generous slab of salty smoked trout, and a massive dollop of rich fluffy cream. Oh lordy…We actually fought over each bite- yep, this stuff is good enough to cause break ups.

 
Tater Tots : Crispy Potatoes, Cheese, Gravy & Herbs ($5)
Another pretty addictive little bite. Unlike the tater tots I shamefully remember as a child which were more hard batter than potato, these babies were potato-forward with a light ethereal crunch. They actually were almost closer to big gnocchi that had been pan or flash fried.  I could have maybe liked a little more cheese flavour, but they were absolutely delicious nontheless. Yum.

 
Red Velvet Funnel Cake : Bourbon Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Orange Cream Cheese Drizzle, Macerated Berries ($7)
If you have fond memories of going to the fair for funnel cake, then this is the dessert for you.  I liked the deep cocoa flavour in the cake against the bright tangy cream cheese drizzle and the buttery smooth bourbon ice cream. It was childhood but just a little more drunk. I loved it.

From the time we walked in to the time we paid and left, the service was incredibly friendly and attentive. We were checked on regularly to see if we were enjoying our meal, drinks came lightening quick, and our water and cutlery were consistently replenished.  My only criticism is that for a blogger (or really, for anyone who is ordering a lot of dishes), the service was perhaps too quick. Most people wouldn’t mind having 2-4 dishes on their table at once, but it can get a little stressful for a blogger trying to photograph and eat!  The entire meal from start to finish was under one hour, which depending on your position and preferences, may be a good thing.  The HOTB doesn't take reservations for parties less than 10, so if you're waiting, you'll appreciate how quickly the food comes out. However, if you're the type who enjoys a more leisurely meal, then I would suggest you politely request that dishes come slower and evenly spaced out.

So for 4 cocktails, and 6 dishes, the bill came to about $125 including tax and tip- very reasonable considering what we ordered could have easily fed two members of the American army.  Yep, it was a stick-to-your-ribs (and really, everywhere else) comfort-food meal that offered a truly unique perspective on American cuisine.  It’s not every day you get to see so many different regional influences represented on one small menu, and I think that’s where TheHOTB really shines. The drinks were creative and tasty, the food was playful and flavourful, the service was super attentive, and I loved the retro décor. Even though I am proud to be Canadian, I have a soft spot for Americana paraphernalia and history, so this was totally my style.  Overall, I’d say it’s hard to believe these folks are only a mere 2 weeks in as the food was so rockstar it hurt.  I am definitely looking forward to a repeat visit when I return from my Europe travels, when perhaps as taste of American cuisine will feel even closer to home.  Join or Die, TheHOTB? You can bet a fried-chicken-handshake I’m in.

Now, here is my little disclaimer note for TheHOTB- Usually, I try not to officially review a restaurant until they’re at least a month in, so please to use this post more as a guide than a critique. Having said that, these guys obviously nailed it so I’d say they’re more than ready to take on your patronage. Enjoy.

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Home of the Brave is a very chilled out bar at King's. It's your typical bar where you'd like to com and hang out with friends over a chilled beer, good music and good food. The servers are very encouraging about what you order and always recommend what you should eat!We ordered the Chicken and Waffles with a Corn on the Cob each. The Chicken and Waffles was an experiment with food that night. The presentation of the food looked appetising. 2 pieces of grilled chicken were placed on waffles along with a knife going through the waffles. Although it has a slightly sweet after taste, the chicken and waffles went very well together. I'm not a big fan of sweet sauces but this one was worth the risk. The corn was grilled well as well and was extremely soft. The combination went hand in hand. Grab a couple of Naughty Neighbours with this kind of food and your night is set!

Home of the Brave is home to some brave food. Food one most welcome with open arms, a firm handshake and an empty stomach.

Known for it’s creative spin on traditional American dishes, a clubby yet nonchalant ambiance and a small space, HOTB serves up quite a meal and some dangerous cocktails (must try The Derby) that are sure to compete with fellow Toronto King West restaurants like Buca, Patria and even it’s beer hall neighbour, Wvrst.

But former La Carnita kitchen pals, Andrew Richmond and Jonathan Hamilton, are not in for a competition; rather they bring a breath of fresh air to the King strip of trendy restaurants, breaking away from traditional upscale meals, and bringing it back to basics for us lovers of all things fried, greasy and homey.

Like the Cornbread, a crowd pleaser for its spongy and moist texture. Corn kernels are still present through each bite while the juiciness from the house double-smoked bacon and roasted garlic and shallots infuse the bread with flavour. Add a bit of green onion for good luck (and texture) and you’ve got yourself a dish that in itself passes for a meal. “Sharsies”on this one, a must.

Crab cakes are tough to “nail” for any restaurant. Those little circles of joy look as though they are the easiest appetizer to make, but a bit much or less of something and the cake is a thing of the past. Yet this is not the case at Home of the Brave. The dynamic kitchen duo make it a point to have these bite-sized pockets of flavour made to perfection with a light breading that is crispy, enveloping some herb-infused fresh crab and accompanied by a slaw drizzled with home-made shallot dressing which balances out the dish quite fantastically.

For those of you that enjoy indulgence, the Chicken and Waffles are not to be missed at HOTB. A skewer breaks through some thick-crispy chicken thigh pieces and sweet and savory waffles that are topped with sour cream, spicy maple sauce and green onion. No further introduction required.

And remember when I said one must welcome Home of the Brave’s food with a firm handshake? Well, I was being quite literal. Leg with foot included (bonus), the Kentucky Fried Handshake Sandwich brings some unexpected rejoice to tables as groups shake the so called foot before indulging on this succulent and juicy piece of meat that is deep-fried to perfection and topped with spicy buffalo hot sauce, mayo and iceberg lettuce.

So if you are brave enough, and can not wait to shake the hand (or foot) that feeds you. Head to Home of the Brave. Who knows, you might find me with cocktail in one hand and leg/foot on the other!

Home of the brave is this pretty awesome pub/bar in the neighborhood near our office in downtown, on King Street. It's right above Lou Dawgs, and many people may confuse both to be the same. They aren't. The interiors are slightly on the darker side, but that is to be expected. They play nice lively music that's bound to keep everyone happy, and the service is extremely warm and friendly. The drinks they serve are quite nice, especially the beer and cider. The cocktails too are quite decent, and I don't think anyone would be complaining about their pricing, as they're about par for the course. The crab cakes are quite nice and fluffy, and they have a different set of sandwiches for each day of the week. We went on a Tuesday and my friend ordered the Reuben (the Tuesday special). I had the Bones in the bucket - a Kansas style pork and beef ribs combo with BBQ sauce and Ranch dressing. The ribs were good - nicely good, enough meat on the bones, and not over powered with any kind of spice or sauce. The chicken with waffles that a couple of my other friends ordered tasted great too, if one were to go by their expression. Overall, quite a wonderful place to spend on a night if you're in the neighborhood.

Perhaps it’s fitting I’m typing this as I fly over the Western plains toward San Francisco. Home of the Brave are the four words which tell you the Star-Spangled banner is over and is usually held for about 16 bars while some celebrity exercises their creative right to make the song their own. It is also the title of a 1988 Toto song, perhaps a patriotic attmept to recreate the success they had in the early 80’s with the Grammy winning album IV featuring the song of the year Rosanna as well as Africa. The phrase is synomonous with the USA, so it seems an appropriate name for a snack bar which celebrates Amercian culture and cuisine. Such a concept may be a daunting task however. There is nothing universally consistant with American food. Each region adheres to a philosophy and a stubbornness which is much an identity as an local accent. That said, gravy is pretty close.

Toronto’s homage to our southern neighbours sits hidden among King Street favourites Lou Dawg’s, Lee and Wurst. Relative to other eateries, it about the size of Vermont, boasting a reasonably sized bar, a number of tablesand booths and even a few “patio” seats which overlook the King Street scene. I was quickly greeting by the bartender who offered me a bar seat. I sat and looked around. A bustling open kitchen was nestled in the corner. The bar area was decorated with American paraphernalia including references to many of the urban centres which make the USA the diverse and interesting country it is. From a drink perspective, they adhere to the American way. They feature beer, wine and cocktails all produced or inspired by America. There are even a few cocktails created through feedback from the guestbook of American visitors. I was in the mood for a pint, so I opted for an $8 Sam Adam’s Boston lager which was frankly the only palatable beer on the draught list. They do carry a few bottles from the historic Anchor brewery in the city I was in flight towards. The vibrant beer scene in the USA is misunderstood by so many Canadians who simply say “All American beer is water” and HOTB reinforces this misconception by offering crap like Coors Light and Rolling Rock as essential American suds.

The menu is everything you would expect in a stereotypical American eatery, offering eats like Philly steak sandwiches, chicken and waffles and Maryland Crab Cakes. In addition, almost every dish, including vegetables, contains one of the three components of the America culinary trilogy: Gravy, sauce, cheese or a combination of two or three. In celebration of Napoleon Dynamite and his home state of Idaho, I was obliged to try the tater tots complete with the obligatory cheese AND gravy. They were nasty, delicious chunks of what seemed like deep fried mashed potatoes which sitting in a shallow pool of fat.

It was wing night (which means they serve wings…not the fact you get them for $0.36 each or whatever the going discount rate is) and I thought nothing could be more American than sucking back a pound of chicken parts. The flavour of the night was Tex-Mex mole, a celebration of the Mexican influence on United States cuisine. They came out quickly, doused in the promised spicy chocolate sauce and yes….topped with another sauce (sauce on sauce is Amercian food porn at its best). The taste was quite acceptable and manged to marry the two southern flavours quite effectively. My only issue was the heavy breading on the wings. Perhaps it’s a dedication to American art of deep frying everything, but I would have prefered the naked wing approach, especially with the rich flavour of the abundant sauce. My plasma might have been a little happier with me without the breading as well.

I was feeling a little guilty so decided to try and balance things out with a little dose of a vegetable. Asparagus was in season, so I got an order. Surprise… it was served with cheese and mushroom gravy. I can’t complain about the taste or the cook on the asparagus..both were terrific but my guilt was hardly stifled as the nutritional value of the green spears was negated by the other ingredients. The portion size, however, was not American because there was no way I could feed 4 people with this serving of “veggies”.

I passed on dessert even though two of my biggest vices were being offered; ice cream sandwiches and funnel cakes. I also passed on a very intriguing cobb salad served with a whole egg served in a half avocado, a concept I have since adopted into my homemade Cobb.

My Take

Despite horror stories I had heard about the service being similar to the treatment of a gay couple at a misguided and ignorant Rick Perry rally, I found the service prompt and friendly. The atmosphere was fun and vibrant and I loved the open kitchen concept. Given the shitty beer selection and the pledge of allegiance to cheese and gravy, I’m still trying to figure out if the owners intend HOTB to be an reasonable facsimile of the American eatery or a parody of the plated gluttony which plagues our neighbours to the south. If it’s the latter I think it’s a brilliant joke. If it’s the former, it’s a stereotype worse than Canadians living in igloos. I mean, not everybody in American puts added fat on everything, right? Sure, a rib-sucking Texan may cherish the menu but I’m sure a clean eating Californian would cringe at the fact that this place even manages to make asparagus unhealthy. In the end, Home of the Brave is a fun rendition of American food. I wouldn’t, however, bring your vegan sister, a skinny first date or your dad if he’s on a statin. I would, however, bring a good old Ontario health card just in case. I don’t think Obamacare is ready for this place.