It's a long bus ride up St-Laurent to Pastaga Restaurant in Little Italy on a Monday night. The neighbourhood's southern tip has none of its weekend charm—no Italian shouted from doorways, no shoppers buying canned tomatoes and imported olives at Milano's, no Fifa World Cup fans … [Read more...] about Pastaga: Little Italy’s Restaurant Renaissance
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Laloux: My New Favourite Montreal Bistro
In a city that does bistro well, Laloux is a whole lot more than duck confit. Bistro: well-priced, quickly-plated French food in a small neighbourhood establishment. Things are usually slow-cooked or quick seared: tender lamb shank, duck confit, steak-frites, probably some kind … [Read more...] about Laloux: My New Favourite Montreal Bistro
Toqué: The best in local, seasonal cuisine and fine dining
In a story idea I emailed recently to an editor I said Toqué is the best restaurant in Montreal. My proof-reading friend gave me a bit of a quizzical look and said, "Really? You think Toqué is the best?" To the readers of that particular publication it really would be. Those … [Read more...] about Toqué: The best in local, seasonal cuisine and fine dining
Restaurant Le St-Urbain and Why I Don’t Smoke
Restaurant Le St-Urbain 96 rue Fleury West Ahuntsic, Montreal French There are many reasons I don't smoke, but I was reminded of one of the biggest today at Le St-Urbain, Ahuntsic's best fine dining destination. I sit down next to a table of 4 men and 2 women finishing up their … [Read more...] about Restaurant Le St-Urbain and Why I Don’t Smoke
Ferreira Cafe
Café Ferreira 1446 rue Peel Montreal, QC ●●●●●●●●○○ 8 out of 10 Portuguese Again, I didn't go here to review it, but I wanted to talk about it. This is what I do, talk about food. Periodically I do and talk about other things. Anyway, we show up a tiny, tiny bit late for a … [Read more...] about Ferreira Cafe