Society is the Glowbal Restaurant Group’s latest addition, which just opened in the last few months. The only other Glowbal Group restaurant I have been to is Glowbal, which has never ever disappointed me. I guess my expectations were quite high but that also comes along with the price you pay. It was lunch time, so we each ordered a dish, but the chef sent out some forno meatloaf balls (now that I look at their menu) because our dishes were running a little late – I thought the waitress said KOBE meatballs. They were wrapped in turkey bacon, which made them quite salty. The picture also makes them look very greasy. Apart from the saltiness, they were good but maybe because they were also free. For our entrees, we had the lobster gnocchi, lobster shepherds pie, and the beef ribs.

I had the lobster gnocchi - I’ve never had lobster for lunch before, so it was very exciting! However, I have to agree with Mijune’s review about the gnocchi being too big. Some of them were abnormally huge and they didn’t have the ridges on them, like the traditional kind. I felt like I was eating chunks of potato contraption in a cheesy soup. I think the garlic bread as a side was a little too heavy and I would have preferred a salad instead. I had a taste of the lobster shepherds pie and it was quite delicious. I think the beef ribs were a little over burnt though, as you can see from the picture, but my friend was still satisfied and finished off the dish. The menu does a great job describing the dishes and making them sound so delicious and unique, however they were not as good as I expected. Would I go back? Maybe just for drinks and appetizers. I just expected better quality from Glowbal Groups’ reputation and a place charging $15+ per entree.

Location: 1257 Hamilton Street Vancouver, BC (map)

SkyTrain Stop: Yaletown Roundhouse Station

Price: $10-$20; Mains $15-$20

More Info? http://www.society-grg.ca/