Don't Tell, Ossington's newest bar, opens with French-Asian bites and live music
The speakeasy-inspired spot quietly opened June 24 at 59 Ossington Ave. with an extensive menu of small plates, sashimi, cocktails and sultry interiors.
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Don't Tell, a new speakeasy-inspired bar on Ossington, quietly opened for business on June 24 at 59 Ossington Ave., taking over the unmarked space that formerly housed Pastiche. The name signals a desire to stay under the radar, but a sleek concept, dim interiors, live music schedule and French-Asian menu suggest this spot won't stay secret for long.
The speakeasy vibe comes not from requiring a secret knock or password — you simply walk in — but from the sultry interiors and ever-present music that emit an air of intimacy. The approach feels conceptually similar to fellow recent Ossington addition Small Talk, though both venues' oration-inspired names suggest something worth noting about the street's current appetite for sleek, jazzy spots.
The menu is surprisingly extensive, boasting a lineup of small bites including caviar cannolis and duck tataki, savoury eclairs and sashimi, alongside an impressive cocktail list of both craft and classic options. Whether seeking a good old-fashioned vesper or a yuzu sesame sour, bases are covered. The word about Don't Tell is already spreading, but the hush persists for now.
