Nothing is set in stone with the dinner menu, but dishes are already making a name for themselves, such as the BBQ octopus appetizer ($14.00) that is so undeniably tender, you’d think the Portuguese partner (Cruz) was in the kitchen. The risotto ($15.00) is another great starter option. The mains include such items as the braised beef cheek and scallop or the grilled leg of Kamouraska lamb served with pumpkin caponata, turriga, parsley and almond salsa.

Complementing DNA’s so-called dining room is a lounge on the left when you walk in. You won’t miss the orange sofas and walls or the massive, one-of-a-kind Swarovski chandelier that changes colours randomly. The stools’ leather seats at the bar are actually basketball leather and the metal ball chain beaded curtains are a nice touch.

If you’re going on a date, try for the lovely table in the dining room that looks as though its right of the set of Jacques Tati’s '67 film Playtime, right down to the signature chairs and artwork. Or you might want to try the front-porch style rocking chair table for two looking out the front window directly at Habitat.

The two partners are actually quite clever with the details. Cruz offers foldable, ultra-modern reading glasses for the menus, while the light fixtures from the designer Braën hang from guitar strings and are adjustable by guitar tuning keys. The long table along the side window and bar has quick lighting as you plug in the modern bulb into any of the aligned jacks hanging from the high ceiling. Casually clever, detailing in everything from the menu to the design and service is well accomplished. Even the restrooms are exciting. Trust me.