The Westcliffe is about a thirty-second walk from my front door, and yet for years after I moved to this neighbourhood, I had never set foot in the place. I guess that was because the exterior of the restaurant is nothing short of run-down, and the interior - minimal in terms of warmth. But, guess what - I found out after finally being convinced to give it a try - it's not about the atmosphere. It's about the food: old-school grill foods like burgers, fries, onion rings and - of course - old fashioned banana splits. And let me just say that the burgers are exactly what you crave when you crave a burger. Greasy, yes. But meaty, salty and delicious. I always say it's a bit like stepping back in time at the Westcliffe - especially when you look at the prices. Two people can walk away with full bellies without spending much more than ten dollars between them. It's also fun to watch the owners bicker like a married couple (although, apparently, they're not). And there's no ceremony when it comes to ordering. Write your order out on a pad of paper and hand it over to the lady at the grill. Added bonus: they call you "Hon." read more