New Montreal Restaurant Thread

[EagerBeaver]

Tuna Foie Gras

Believe it or not there is a sushi restaurant in New York City serving tuna foie gras. I did not even know tunas had edible livers. But I suppose so many products are made from fish livers, it should not have been a surprise.

 

[voyageur11]

Believe it or not there is a sushi restaurant in New York City serving tuna foie gras. I did not even know tunas had edible livers. But I suppose so many products are made from fish livers, it should not have been a surprise.

Never heard of tuna foie gras but there are meal call tuna and foie gras and its not tuna liver

 

[voyageur11]

a client already invite me there...i was new in mtl and refused(i didnt trusted the name but when i told it to some of my friends here...they told me the same things:"do you really know what you just refused?..you should see their prices...and its one of the best mtl restaurants!!!"...so i gave it a try...never regret it

Price is not important when the food and service is good. Le Pied de cochon is a 4 star restaurant

 

[EagerBeaver]

Never heard of tuna foie gras but there are meal call tuna and foie gras and its not tuna liver

I have not had either dish but I heard about a resto in NYC that is making tuna foie gras - and it is tuna livers. Sounds kind of gross if you ask me, but the fish organ meats are rising in popularity as a health supplement for cardiovascular disease, so I am not surprised to hear about such a dish.

 

[voyageur11]

I remember in France a restaurant with a funny name Le cul de poule would you like to try that one?

 

[chef]

I have not had either dish but I heard about a resto in NYC that is making tuna foie gras - and it is tuna livers. Sounds kind of gross if you ask me, but the fish organ meats are rising in popularity as a health supplement for cardiovascular disease, so I am not surprised to hear about such a dish.

One thing I love is lobster liver.

 

[voyageur11]

I have not had either dish but I heard about a resto in NYC that is making tuna foie gras - and it is tuna livers. Sounds kind of gross if you ask me, but the fish organ meats are rising in popularity as a health supplement for cardiovascular disease, so I am not surprised to hear about such a dish.

My next trip to New York i will have to find out how to forced feed a tuna I know tuna liver is used in paté or terrine but i cant find tuna foie gras in any of my book

 

[chef]

My next trip to New York i will have to find out how to forced feed a tuna I know tuna liver is used in paté or terrine but i cant find tuna foie gras in any of my book

"Foie gras" just means fatty liver; it in no way implies force feeding, even though that is done to ducks.

 

[voyageur11]

"Foie gras" just means fatty liver; it in no way implies force feeding, even though that is done to ducks.

foie gras is a healthy liver from a goose or a duck raise according to the tradition www.foiegras.fr

 

[chef]

a client already invite me there...i was new in mtl and refused(i didnt trusted the name but when i told it to some of my friends here...they told me the same things:"do you really know what you just refused?..you should see their prices...and its one of the best mtl restaurants!!!"...so i gave it a try...never regret it

The next time you are there, try the "cromesqui" appetizer. It is hot, liquid foie gras, and it is wonderful. And if they have the "Lapin Royale" (rabbit stuffed with foie gras) at $100 for 2 people, try that as well. If you are able to handle extremely sweet desserts, try the pouding chomeur, but share it.

 

[Gotsome]

La belle province makes some pretty good fries

 

[EagerBeaver]

AllOverHer,

As I indicated in my last post, some of the reviews do not seem up to date, but others are on target based on my very recent experiences.

It would be more helpful if they had assigned dates to their reviews. However, I referenced this guide as a discussion piece because I found that MANY of their reviews are accurate based on my own personal experiences within the last year or two. Also, I wanted to get our own version of the same kind of reviews going in this thread. That's why I mentioned the "Two Strikes and You Are Out Club." Anyway, I was hoping people could start contributing in the same vein. If anyone knows Jeremy & Vinita or the current status of their website, please let us know.

 

[AllOverHer]

I think you should start a thread called the
"RESTAURANTS Two Strikes, You're Out Club"

 

[Agrippa]

Belle Province - Poutine

La belle province makes some pretty good fries

Funny that you would post this just now, I was just planning on writing something about La Belle Province after my 'blunder' last night. I often drop by BP (St-Catherine & St-Laurent) after a visit to Cleo's and order the same thing: Poutine Italienne. I know, I know, poutine purists are always appalled when I do this. To them poutine is only fries, gravy and cheese curds. "Meat sauce?" they ask, "Are you mad?" Well, I'm not a purist, just an enthusiast.

The 'blunder' was that for a change, I gave their 'regular' poutine a try. Difficult to say what it was exactly, but it was totally below standard. Poutine is junk/fast food to begin with. Well BP's poutine is the junk food version of poutine. The gravy was thin and 'synthetic' tasting. The cheese curds were OK, but I don't recall hearing any squeaks... and the fries, well, as I was eating my plate, I made sure to have some 'uncontaminated' fries hoping that at least those on their own would be good. They weren't. Crispy on the outside, but too mushy on the inside; they're too thick to be fried properly throughout. Otherwise I can't say I've ordered anything from the menu, errrrr I mean, plastic glowing display above your head. No, not even their hot dogs (I generally try to stay away from cow anus, cartilage and oesophagus).

I'll stick to the Italian version of their poutine. I think it's great; it always hits the spot.

For 'purist' poutine try:

La Banquise (994 Rachel E - 514-525-2415)
The best poutine in Montreal hands down. Large choice of 'toppings' and open 24/7!

Mamma's Pizzeria (75 Pins W - 514-288-1128)
Comes in a close second.

Patati Patata (4177 St-Laurent 514-844-0216).
People generally have nothing but praise for Patati Patata. Their poutine didn't blow me away nor was I disgusted by anything so I guess in my book it's average.​

 

[Agrippa]

Ye Old Orchard

EagerBeaver, I don't know if you're still searching for the perfect burger in Montreal but you should check out one of the three Ye Old Orchard locations:

• 20 Prince Arthur West (514.845.7772)
• 1189 De la Montagne (514.874.1569)
• 5563 Monkland Avenue (514.484.1569)

Never been to the one Monkland, but I can say that the other two have a pleasant atmosphere and prompt and friendly service. More importantly though, when you order a burger (I'd recommend the 8oz Mountain Burger!) they will ask you how you want it done, and it will be done that way.

 

[EagerBeaver]

I think you should start a thread called the
"RESTAURANTS Two Strikes, You're Out Club"

Well, I will ask the Mods to break off the last few posts on this subject into the suggested satellite thread, including Agrippa's review of La Belle Province's poutine. I suppose this is a good suggestion because I started this thread with a "thumb's up" icon which implies that only good restaurant reviews should be deposited in this thread. It is probably confusing if we have good and bad reviews in this thread.

 

[EagerBeaver]

EagerBeaver, I don't know if you're still searching for the perfect burger in Montreal but you should check out one of the three Ye Old Orchard locations:

• 20 Prince Arthur West (514.845.7772)
• 1189 De la Montagne (514.874.1569)
• 5563 Monkland Avenue (514.484.1569)

Never been to the one Monkland, but I can say that the other two have a pleasant atmosphere and prompt and friendly service. More importantly though, when you order a burger (I'd recommend the 8oz Mountain Burger!) they will ask you how you want it done, and it will be done that way.

I'll try the one on De la Montagne the next time I am in Montreal. Thanks for the tip.

 

[banger]

EagerBeaver, I don't know if you're still searching for the perfect burger in Montreal but you should check out one of the three Ye Old Orchard locations:

• 20 Prince Arthur West (514.845.7772)
• 1189 De la Montagne (514.874.1569)
• 5563 Monkland Avenue (514.484.1569)

Never been to the one Monkland, but I can say that the other two have a pleasant atmosphere and prompt and friendly service. More importantly though, when you order a burger (I'd recommend the 8oz Mountain Burger!) they will ask you how you want it done, and it will be done that way.

I was just at the Prince Arthur location. It's your typical irishbar feel to the place...but its a good place to watch sports as they have a bunch of tv's situated around the bar...there was a Habs game when i was there and it was jammed packed!

Good Guiness on tap....selection of tap beer is average.
The food...I didnt have the burger, but I had the meat plate of ribs, chicken wings, sausages....it was good but nothing spectacular.

Banger

 

[Agrippa]

http://www.montrealfood.com/

Check out http://www.montrealfood.com/ for restaurant reviews and other food related info. [...]

Techman already mentionned http://www.montrealfood.com/ in 2005, but I just wanted to bring it back to everyone's attention again.

Chef you should review for them (if you don't already) and get paid!

 

[Agrippa]

I was just at the Prince Arthur location. It's your typical irishbar feel to the place...but its a good place to watch sports as they have a bunch of tv's situated around the bar...there was a Habs game when i was there and it was jammed packed!

This is correct! Don't bother going to the de la Montagne location if there's a Canadiens game in Montreal. It's hopeless!