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Reserve a table at https://www.opentable.ca/model-milk."},{"question":"How can I contact Model Milk?","answer":"You can visit http://www.modelmilk.ca/."},{"question":"Who is the chef at Model Milk?","answer":"Justin Leboe, Chef and Proprietor, leads the kitchen. Justin Leboe is the chef and proprietor behind Model Milk."},{"question":"Does Model Milk have dietary options?","answer":"Model Milk offers 8 vegan menu items."},{"question":"How can I order from Model Milk?","answer":"Order directly from the menu at https://service.scan2dine.io/p/D8nUKZJej-2i. Guests dining in can also scan the table QR code to order."},{"question":"What's the average rating of Model Milk?","answer":"Model Milk has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 on Google, from 1218 reviews."}],"last_updated":"2026-07-07T16:20:17.928Z"}