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Its a shame So its back to Le lutecia for some sentimental reason i love the placeStripperLover said:
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Nooky,
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toutnu said:
Es-tu le proprietaire du Resto-Tapas? Si oui, peux-tu afficher le menu ici
?Merci quand meme pour l'annonce...
Cafe Cherrier
On my most recent trip to Montreal I had the best breakfast I have ever had in Montreal, at
Cafe Cherrier
3635 rue St. Denis
Stripper Lover arrived at my hotel and I asked him to take me someplace really good for breakfast. So it was his idea, and definitely one of his better finds. I had 2 Mimosas to start things off, then got scrambled eggs, bacon, a side of cinnamon raisin bread and apple-rhubarb compote. The compote reminded me of a strawberry-rhubarb compote I used to have growing up as a kid in Connecticut, which my family made from fresh strawberries and rhubarb grown in our garden. The apple-rhubarb compote at Cafe Cherrier is equally fresh tasting.
Afterwards, the always finicky Stripper Lover squawked over the priciness of this restaurant, but I told him that if he takes me back, I will agree to pay the excess over what he thinks is reasonable on his tab, in addition to my own tab. This place is just flat excellent and worth the few extra $ in my view for a really good breakfast. It's vastly superior to Eggspectation and every other breakfast place I have been to in Montreal.
I also treated Stripper Lover and Oliver Kloseoff to a dim sum lunch at Le Maison Kam Fung. I took Doc Holliday here once and he did not seem too impressed. I got the same feeling that Stripper Lover and Ollie, like Doc, are not exactly dim sum fanatics. For me however, LMKF really hits the spot, and I liked everything we ate. It's not the best dim sum I have ever had, but it's good and I like the variety. The total bill for the three of us including tax was $27, which is pretty damn reasonable considering how much we ate.
On my most recent trip to Montreal I had the best breakfast I have ever had in Montreal, at
Cafe Cherrier
3635 rue St. Denis
Stripper Lover arrived at my hotel and I asked him to take me someplace really good for breakfast. So it was his idea, and definitely one of his better finds. I had 2 Mimosas to start things off, then got scrambled eggs, bacon, a side of cinnamon raisin bread and apple-rhubarb compote. The compote reminded me of a strawberry-rhubarb compote I used to have growing up as a kid in Connecticut, which my family made from fresh strawberries and rhubarb grown in our garden. The apple-rhubarb compote at Cafe Cherrier is equally fresh tasting.
Afterwards, the always finicky Stripper Lover squawked over the priciness of this restaurant, but I told him that if he takes me back, I will agree to pay the excess over what he thinks is reasonable on his tab, in addition to my own tab. This place is just flat excellent and worth the few extra $ in my view for a really good breakfast. It's vastly superior to Eggspectation and every other breakfast place I have been to in Montreal.
I also treated Stripper Lover and Oliver Kloseoff to a dim sum lunch at Le Maison Kam Fung. I took Doc Holliday here once and he did not seem too impressed. I got the same feeling that Stripper Lover and Ollie, like Doc, are not exactly dim sum fanatics. For me however, LMKF really hits the spot, and I liked everything we ate. It's not the best dim sum I have ever had, but it's good and I like the variety. The total bill for the three of us including tax was $27, which is pretty damn reasonable considering how much we ate.
EagerBeaver said:
EB: I enjoy dim sum at LMKF as well...been there many times. Too bad they don't make egg siu mai though - my favourite.
I went to a place on Crescent at the corner of de Maisonneuve (can't remember the name but it is on the south-east corner) for brunch. Their $20 brunch special gets you mimosa; cantaloupe filled with fruit (creme anglaise on the side); eggs benedict (but with smoked salmon) - there are a couple of other choices, and dessert (crepes or something else -can't remember the choices), and coffee. I enjoyed it.
I saw a post about Les Halles. I was there two years ago; told them about a food allergy, which they ignored - and I reacted. I was not impressed. I think it was surviving on past glories.
One restaurant I really enjoy is Europea, on de la Montagne. Some really nice flavours. Their 9-course menu is wonderful, to say the least. I like their concept of a "pre-dessert" dessert.
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Cafe Cherrier is my favorite spot for breakfast, nice job posting it EagerBeaver as I'm sure more than a few people will enjoy it. The unfortunate part of living here is we tend to overlook great little spots like this one. When discussing restaurants it probable never would have occured to me to mention this one.
I was out for a walk yesterday afternoon and stopped in at Beauty's 93 Mont Royal Ave., a semi famous diner in the Plateau. I hadn't been in a few years and was a little disappointed, had the egg white omlet with fresh fruit - all said it was just OK.
I was out for a walk yesterday afternoon and stopped in at Beauty's 93 Mont Royal Ave., a semi famous diner in the Plateau. I hadn't been in a few years and was a little disappointed, had the egg white omlet with fresh fruit - all said it was just OK.
Any fans of Au Pied Du Cochon?
I just watched the latest episode of Anthony Bourdains' "No Reservations" in which Quebec is his featured destination. He profiled Au Pied Du Cochon in Montreal and showed some of the prep that goes into all the different kinds of Foie Gras items on the Menu. The chef looks like a wild man, Martin something or other. The place looks like it is a no frills, all food, gastronomical dreamland. The food looks amazing. Do any Merbites' frequent this establishment? What are your recommendations on the menu, where to sit, how far in advance to make reservations and the best time to go.
I just watched the latest episode of Anthony Bourdains' "No Reservations" in which Quebec is his featured destination. He profiled Au Pied Du Cochon in Montreal and showed some of the prep that goes into all the different kinds of Foie Gras items on the Menu. The chef looks like a wild man, Martin something or other. The place looks like it is a no frills, all food, gastronomical dreamland. The food looks amazing. Do any Merbites' frequent this establishment? What are your recommendations on the menu, where to sit, how far in advance to make reservations and the best time to go.
HonestAbe said:
I really like PDC. I recommend the "cromesqui" appetizers - hot, liquid foie gras that is on this side of heaven. They have some interesting specials as well; I once had a rabbit stuffed with foie gras. BUT...stay away from the confit de canard.....I don't like it. I sit at the bar so I can talk to the chefs - one chef there told me where I went wrong with my cromesquis - I have the oriiginal recipe from a foie gras book.
It can get rather noisy.
I have not been there in a while though....I discovered Europea on de la Montagne. Now that's another story........
Some reviews from my recent trip..............
Casa de Mateo (Old Montreal) - Very nice Mexican restaurant in Old Montreal. The food in my mind is as good as either Three Amigos or Carlos & Pepe, although Stripper Lover claimed that the Chicken Diablo was so spicy that his bowels just couldn't handle it later on. Not sure why he ordered that so spicy dish anyway, but I had the enchiladas which were very good, and I handled them. The Pina Coladas are a bit rich and I think they are prepared with cream. The atmosphere was loud and very festive with 5 older Mexican men playing mariachis. Although Doc Holliday insisted that they play for me, I had to pass.
Boustan (Crescent Street) - This small, basement level Lebanese eatery has replaced the now departed (but still legendary) Kojax that used to be in the Complex Desjardins food court as the #1 fast food joint in Montreal, at least in my heart. I went here for lunch and the line was almost out the door, including both tourists and natives. I ordered the beef shawarma sandwich with a side of heated stuffed vine leaves doused in a tzaziki sauce. Best meal for the value in the city of Montreal! Note: for dessert I went to the Ben and Jerry's around the corner on de Maissoneuve and they are now offering Baklava Ice Cream. I ordered it and it was absolutely fantastic!
Arahova - Although Eastender, much to his credit, had offered to take me here for lunch as a result of losing a bet on this Board, I did not yet take him up on the offer, but unexpectedly ended up eating here anyway. I got the stuffed vine leaves platter. The vine leaves are served hot and are very good sized, but I found the food to be essentially average for what they are charging. Boustan is a better value in my mind. However, I did not try the souvlaki sandwich which is the house specialty. I can only order that with extra raw onions and extra tzaziki sauce because in my mind that is the only way to eat a souvlaki. But of course if you do that, no dates for you later in the day! So I had to stick with the vine leaves - breath considerations are paramount when planning ahead for a date.
Zen (Sherbrooke) - Had an excellent meal here, as usual, consisting of hunan dumplings with peanut sauce for appetizer and then szechuan beef for my entree. A tad expensive, but the food is very good.
Mikasa (Peel) - Possibly my favorite sushi restaurant in Montreal, I have never been dissatisfied with my meals here. This time I tried something different which I believe was called "Tiger's Tale" and consisted of assorted seafoods stuffed in a sushi roll that was then lightly fried in tempura batter and served with a special dipping sauce. Very good.
Reubens (St. Catherine) - I had breakfast here after Stripper Lover stood me up, as I had been hoping to get him to take me to Cafe Cherrier. Instead settled for Reubens which is admittedly a notch below Cafe Cherrier for breakfast fare, but still good. Went with the Montreal bagel, lox and cream cheese. I also had lunch here with Doc Holliday, who ordered the overstuffed smoked meat sandwich which to my eye appears to be the most popular dish on the lunch menu as everyone was ordering it. As far as those people who keep saying this place is a tourist trap, funny but I did not hear any English being spoken by any of the people sitting next to me as they were gorging on their smoked meat sandwiches.
As far as escort reviews, I saw several SPs who have already been reviewed and I really don't have much to add beyond what has already been said.
Casa de Mateo (Old Montreal) - Very nice Mexican restaurant in Old Montreal. The food in my mind is as good as either Three Amigos or Carlos & Pepe, although Stripper Lover claimed that the Chicken Diablo was so spicy that his bowels just couldn't handle it later on. Not sure why he ordered that so spicy dish anyway, but I had the enchiladas which were very good, and I handled them. The Pina Coladas are a bit rich and I think they are prepared with cream. The atmosphere was loud and very festive with 5 older Mexican men playing mariachis. Although Doc Holliday insisted that they play for me, I had to pass.
Boustan (Crescent Street) - This small, basement level Lebanese eatery has replaced the now departed (but still legendary) Kojax that used to be in the Complex Desjardins food court as the #1 fast food joint in Montreal, at least in my heart. I went here for lunch and the line was almost out the door, including both tourists and natives. I ordered the beef shawarma sandwich with a side of heated stuffed vine leaves doused in a tzaziki sauce. Best meal for the value in the city of Montreal! Note: for dessert I went to the Ben and Jerry's around the corner on de Maissoneuve and they are now offering Baklava Ice Cream. I ordered it and it was absolutely fantastic!
Arahova - Although Eastender, much to his credit, had offered to take me here for lunch as a result of losing a bet on this Board, I did not yet take him up on the offer, but unexpectedly ended up eating here anyway. I got the stuffed vine leaves platter. The vine leaves are served hot and are very good sized, but I found the food to be essentially average for what they are charging. Boustan is a better value in my mind. However, I did not try the souvlaki sandwich which is the house specialty. I can only order that with extra raw onions and extra tzaziki sauce because in my mind that is the only way to eat a souvlaki. But of course if you do that, no dates for you later in the day! So I had to stick with the vine leaves - breath considerations are paramount when planning ahead for a date.
Zen (Sherbrooke) - Had an excellent meal here, as usual, consisting of hunan dumplings with peanut sauce for appetizer and then szechuan beef for my entree. A tad expensive, but the food is very good.
Mikasa (Peel) - Possibly my favorite sushi restaurant in Montreal, I have never been dissatisfied with my meals here. This time I tried something different which I believe was called "Tiger's Tale" and consisted of assorted seafoods stuffed in a sushi roll that was then lightly fried in tempura batter and served with a special dipping sauce. Very good.
Reubens (St. Catherine) - I had breakfast here after Stripper Lover stood me up, as I had been hoping to get him to take me to Cafe Cherrier. Instead settled for Reubens which is admittedly a notch below Cafe Cherrier for breakfast fare, but still good. Went with the Montreal bagel, lox and cream cheese. I also had lunch here with Doc Holliday, who ordered the overstuffed smoked meat sandwich which to my eye appears to be the most popular dish on the lunch menu as everyone was ordering it. As far as those people who keep saying this place is a tourist trap, funny but I did not hear any English being spoken by any of the people sitting next to me as they were gorging on their smoked meat sandwiches.
As far as escort reviews, I saw several SPs who have already been reviewed and I really don't have much to add beyond what has already been said.
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Le Vaudeville
Eager Beaver:
For a great and inexpensive Sunday brunch with friends, I suggest
Le Vaudeville,361 Bernard west in Outremont near Parc ave.
(514) 495-8258
I have brought friends from out of town several times, never disappointmed. It is small, clean, French bistro with fresh everything. Call for Sunday brunch as the place fills up with locals.
Chow
BobKnob
Eager Beaver:
For a great and inexpensive Sunday brunch with friends, I suggest
Le Vaudeville,361 Bernard west in Outremont near Parc ave.
(514) 495-8258
I have brought friends from out of town several times, never disappointmed. It is small, clean, French bistro with fresh everything. Call for Sunday brunch as the place fills up with locals.
Chow
BobKnob
Hi Bob,
Thanks for the advice, I will keep that place in mind. Is Le Vaudeville serving a buffet-style brunch or a la carte or both?
Thanks for the advice, I will keep that place in mind. Is Le Vaudeville serving a buffet-style brunch or a la carte or both?
chefplus,
I have tried both Toyo and Katsura. I am not too crazy about Katsura. Toyo is a hibachi style steakhouse that is a bit overpriced for what they are serving.
I have tried both Toyo and Katsura. I am not too crazy about Katsura. Toyo is a hibachi style steakhouse that is a bit overpriced for what they are serving.
Chefplus,
Mikasa has a massive sushi menu that makes you dizzy with all its choices. I am almost certain they have a spider roll on the menu, but I never really look to order that.
I should also mentioned that there was a hostess there who was smoking hot. She caught me staring at her and smiled.
Mikasa has a massive sushi menu that makes you dizzy with all its choices. I am almost certain they have a spider roll on the menu, but I never really look to order that.
I should also mentioned that there was a hostess there who was smoking hot. She caught me staring at her and smiled.
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EagerBeaver said:
EB: this is a dilemma....I usually like to go to restaurants that have limited menus rather than massive menus. A limited menu usually means that they do just a few things. but do them well; a massive menu usually means that they try to be all things to all people, and don't do anything well. However, sushi is different, so I think I'll try Mikasa the next time I'm there. Perhaps the smoking hot hostess will be there as well.
BTW my favourites for sushi (sashimi, actually as I don't like cold rice) are tobiko, grilled eel, tuna, yellowtail, and mackerel. And of course, if I'm with nice company I like to share some edamame before....and some sake (hot).
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