New Montreal Restaurant Thread

[Touch]

Garcon!

The guy who treated me just told me that it set him back $150/person.

Chef,

Sounded like a truly scrumptious meal, but that is getting out of my price range. It was certainly a nice treat for you!

Touch

 

[man in the middle]

Au Pied De Cochon

You should have done a search; I posted on this place before.

Do NOT miss the "cromesqui" appetizer - hot, liquid foie gras; $3 a pop. The tomato tart is very nice. Don't miss the "Lapin Royale" if they have it - rabbit stuffed with foie gras, for two, but if you have it, take it easy on the appetizers as it's large. Don't go for the duck confit - I'm still looking for a place in Montreal that does it right.

Thank you Chef

 

[spin]

That's a one time thing, spin. It really depends on time of day and the cutter. Bobby is the only "master cutter" at Schwartz's, and they way he cuts it thicker makes it so juicy. My Israelite friends from NYC go nuts when they eat at Schwartz's. It's kind of "uncriticizable" and I will defend it to the death. I suggest going when it is really busy and make sure Bobby cuts the medium for you...
Plus, gotta have a black cherry cott with it. The steaks there are amazing, more delectable to my sophisticated palate than even Queue de Cheval.

Board Stiff was right!

I went back last week and had 2 mediums, they were great! Were juicy and tasty as hell! I guess the other time really was a one time thing, I must have just walked in on an off night.

Last night I was heading up north and stopped at Dic Anns on Pie IX, I've been going here snce I was a little kid and I just love it! 6 cheese burgers later I was the happiest man in Quebec!

Dic Anns rocks!

 

[toutnu]

nouveau dans le vieux..

Un nouveau restaurant fait sensation dans le vieux montreal...Pier Gabriel situé coin st-gabriel et de la commune 39 est de la commune...Les 4 proprios sont sur le plancher le service et les plat sont hors de l'ordinaire..avec l'acaht d'une bouteille de vin ils vous offre une bouteille d'eau pétillante ou flat...allez visiter le site internet pour le menu...un endroit à découvrir ...piergabriel.ca

 

[chef]

Un nouveau restaurant fait sensation dans le vieux montreal...Pier Gabriel situé coin st-gabriel et de la commune 39 est de la commune...Les 4 proprios sont sur le plancher le service et les plat sont hors de l'ordinaire..avec l'acaht d'une bouteille de vin ils vous offre une bouteille d'eau pétillante ou flat...allez visiter le site internet pour le menu...un endroit à découvrir ...piergabriel.ca

Interesting menu - duck confit appetizer for $10 - Wow ! I have to try it.

I'm confused though - the menu says "Table d'hote", but lists prices next to the appetizers and main courses. Is this not "A La Carte"? Would one of my French confreres please clarify this for me. Could I have got something as basic as this wrong ?

I hope they don't let the original poster into the kitchen like that: tout nu

 

[toutnu]

Interesting menu - duck confit appetizer for $10 - Wow ! I have to try it.

I'm confused though - the menu says "Table d'hote", but lists prices next to the appetizers and main courses. Is this not "A La Carte"? Would one of my French confreres please clarify this for me. Could I have got something as basic as this wrong ?

I hope they don't let the original poster into the kitchen like that: tout nu

Hi with the main course you ll have soup and salad witch are really tasty...you have to pay for the first entry..try it chef!!

 

[chef]

Hi with the main course you ll have soup and salad witch are really tasty...you have to pay for the first entry..try it chef!!

Mon ami sans vetements (tout nu): you will soon have a Mod breathing down your neck as your posts so far are advertising, and you are not paying to advertise.

Chef

 

[Techman]

A restaurant shill? Now that would be a first! The place does seem to have an interesting menu though.

Damn I'm hungry.

 

[toutnu]

Mon ami sans vetements (tout nu): you will soon have a Mod breathing down your neck as your posts so far are advertising, and you are not paying to advertise.

Chef

Je suis plus à l'aise en français..non ce n'est pas de la pub mais une nouvelle découverte..les proprios sont sympa et jeune et québécois ce qui est rare en restauration... en plus dans le vieux montreal on retrouve presque juste des places à touristes...je crois que cette place pourrait devenir intéressante pour les montréalais...je leur fait un peu de promo c'est tout rien de mal...bon appétit... piergabriel.ca

 

[shijak]

Tout ce que j'esperes, c'est que Toutnu soit vraiment Laura ou Maggie

 

[chef]

Je suis plus à l'aise en français..non ce n'est pas de la pub mais une nouvelle découverte..les proprios sont sympa et jeune et québécois ce qui est rare en restauration... en plus dans le vieux montreal on retrouve presque juste des places à touristes...je crois que cette place pourrait devenir intéressante pour les montréalais...je leur fait un peu de promo c'est tout rien de mal...bon appétit... piergabriel.ca

Okay - je vais l'essayer un jour - je ne sais pas quand.

 

[latenighter]

Zeste in laval

Hello Again everyone,

This is a great thread....been just catching up with it and the review on garcon made my mouth water...for the life of me i do not know why i have not gone there yet....

But a great restaurant i have been visisting for the past year or so on a regular basis is ZESTE in laval just off labelle on souvenir street.

The owner and chef, a young fellow used to be a sous chef at restaurant nuances at the casino, and he really knows his stuff...

his menu changes every three weeks and it is always soething new and something experimental. His place has been open for only about 18 months and is still a little rough around the edges service wise, but it's ade up for by great great food at suprisingly inexpensive prices. two people with wine will be about 100 to 120 each.

Every time i go...about once a month, the food is always great, the service is getting better, and i always get a seat with or without reservations....have become pals with the owner....so that always helps...and i try to shill for his place as much as possible...

I enjoy it...and hope that it's around a while so i can enjoy it for a long time....

this is the web site www.reataurantzeste.com

check it out....

Later

 

[EagerBeaver]

latenighter,

Sounds good, but the link you provided is not working!

 

[spin]

http://www.restaurantzeste.com/

Try this EagerBeaver - I've been here a few times and enjoyed it, I'll go back. (sorry not much of a review but I have to run).

 

[EagerBeaver]

Spin,

Thanks, your link worked.

That veal tenderloin entree sounds really good! And I know Stripper Lover would go for the Chilean Sea bass..........one of his favorites.

I may have to check this place out next trip.

 

[chef]

............. And I know Stripper Lover would go for the Chilean Sea bass..........one of his favorites.

I may have to check this place out next trip.

One of my favourites too, but chilled curry sauce ???? Does anyone know if the sauce is spicy hot ? I dislike spicy hot stuff.

 

[latenighter]

sorry about the link, still don't know how to work a keyboard properly....

glad someone provided the correct link.

Last time i was there i had the octopus ravioli, which was incredible....i loved it! and the beef tenderloin as a main.....It was the frst meat i had had in about 2 months at the time and i savoured every last bit of it!!..it was great!!....absence makes the heart grow fonder....nothing more true than that!

Later!

 

[ck_nj]

I took a wonderful lady out to Restaurant du Vieux Port last night.
http://www.restaurantduvieuxport.com
It is on St. Paul St. in Old Montreal.
They serve very good steak and seafood at reasonable prices, prices that will not break the bank.
I had eaten there a few years ago, and had sat in the main level last time I was there.

We sat upstairs, and the decor is amazing. A very nice rustic charm, with exposed rock walls throughout.

I had the Filet Mignon. Very tender and juicy. My date had the Bavette du Boeuf (flank steak).

We had a very nice conversation througout the evening. After dinner, we strolled through the city for a while, then parted. I had a wonderful time. It was all that I expected from the evening, nothing more, nothing less. She is a very sweet and funny woman, and I was a gentleman throughout.

BTW I took her recommendation, and the same recommendation from the hotel clerk, to try Sho Dan tonight. I was torn between there and Mikasa. I feel like upscale though, so I think I'll try Sho Dan.

I'll report back on Sho Dan after my visit.

CK

 

[StripperLover]

ck_nj,

I'm curious how much they charged you for that filet mignon ?

I took a wonderful lady out to Restaurant du Vieux Port last night.
http://www.restaurantduvieuxport.com
It is on St. Paul St. in Old Montreal.
They serve very good steak and seafood at reasonable prices, prices that will not break the bank.
I had eaten there a few years ago, and had sat in the main level last time I was there.

We sat upstairs, and the decor is amazing. A very nice rustic charm, with exposed rock walls throughout.

I had the Filet Mignon. Very tender and juicy. My date had the Bavette du Boeuf (flank steak).

We had a very nice conversation througout the evening. After dinner, we strolled through the city for a while, then parted. I had a wonderful time. It was all that I expected from the evening, nothing more, nothing less. She is a very sweet and funny woman, and I was a gentleman throughout.

BTW I took her recommendation, and the same recommendation from the hotel clerk, to try Sho Dan tonight. I was torn between there and Mikasa. I feel like upscale though, so I think I'll try Sho Dan.

I'll report back on Sho Dan after my visit.

CK

 

[ck_nj]

Hi SL.

Restaurant du Vieux Port has their menu online in Adobe Acrobat format:
http://www.restaurantduvieuxport.com/MENUS/menucarte.pdf

I paid 28.95 for it. Still a bargain if you compare to Queue de Cheval, lol.
At least that was how I compared it.

CK