Montreal Notebook - Latest Comments

Re: enRoute 10 Best: Montreal’s Le Local at #2

of mesothelioma — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 16:33:49 -0000

Superb article, love it, jibe with it, so glad I found it....thanks,

Re: Cafe Myriade rocks

Coffee of the Month Clubs — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:38:05 -0000

Congratulations to Anthony and Alex. Their win in the Barista contest can boost your store reputation and popularity.

Re: 2009 holiday plans, v. 1.0

Julia — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 15:11:22 -0000

I know this is an old post, but I live in Montreal and have tried all of the restaurants you've named, so I wanted to chime in.

Did you ever end up going to La Chronique or Club Chasse et Peche? I would have to say that the food at La Chronique is slightly better, but Club Chasse et Peche has a slightly better atmosphere. You must try both!

Re: About

george514 — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:03:56 -0000

Just letting you know that the owners of Bar & Boeuf - Bistro Gourmand (www.baretboeuf.com) will be opening their 2nd restaurant in late January in old montreal once again.

The name will be: BBQ Montreal (www.bbqmontreal.com)

BBQ brings international comfort food to the crossroads of Old Montreal, serving familiar favorites with a twist for lunch, dinner and late night, creating a friendly neighborhood vibe.

Re: About

jefffood — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 08:17:02 -0000

I know you're constantly looking for places to eat on Christmas day, I came accross this article and thought it might be of interest.

www.examiner.com/montreal --look for the montreal restaurant examiner.

Regards,
Jeff

Re: Trip Countdown: Dinner List

Beth — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:38:51 -0000

Have you ever eaten at Cuisine et Dépendance? It's one of my personal favourites. (www.cuisineetdependance.ca)

Re: Where to eat on Christmas Night

toddmundt — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:24:51 -0000

Great question! Here's what I wrote to Matt via email:

Not everything closes, but most of the non-hotel destination restaurants close, and it's surprising how many of the cafes close, too - I think more so than in the US. (Starbucks may be open on Notre Dame and Square Jacques Cartier) This includes chains, too. I wouldn't say every place closes, but over the years, finding food for lunch and dinner has been a chore.

As for other stuff, yeah most attractions close on Christmas Day and the first half of Boxing Day. One thing we've done is take a walk up Mont Royal on Christmas Day if it's not too cold. There are lots of Montrealers out walking and sledding, it's a brisk walk that's not steep, and the belvedere that overlooks the city has a mini cafe that sells hot chocolate and stuff.

One year we bought bread and cheese the day before and made lunch with it - Quebec has great cheese. The auberge we stay at has a good breakfast which helps too and then try to find something good for dinner.

Re: Where to eat on Christmas Night

Matt — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:12:21 -0000

My girlfriend and I are planning to head up to Montreal from New York this Christmas (we wanted to go in December, and that's how the vacation days worked out). We'll be there the 22nd through 26th, and we were wondering just how much Christmas would shut the city down, food-wise and otherwise. Do you just mean that all the nice "destination" restaurants close? Would we still be able to find, say, cafes with sandwiches or pubs with burgers, etc., or does everything of that level close too? We were thinking it might be smart to book 24th through 26th in a place that has a small kitchenette, in case we need to end up cooking our own Christmas dinner. (Not really feeling like Chinese!)

Re: 2009 holiday plans, v. 1.0

aromes — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:08:14 -0000

Great post, Todd! Very pleasant to read, and very interesting. Out of all the restaurants you've mentionned, the only one that I am unfamiliar to is Mas Cuisine (Never been there, but I am planning to go there as soon as I get a moment). To each their own, but if I were you, I'd trade Otto or Newtown for one latest gem I've discovered earlier this month: Bistro Cocagne ( you can see my full review of that dinner at http://aromes.xanga.com/711... ). Otto (for dinner only. Their breakfast is average) was just ok but I found Cocagne to be superior in terms of working out the tastes/savors/flavors of food. Newtown (latest 2 visits there happened last month) had left me on my appetite: I was a huge fan of Jetté and Demers back to their days at Laloux where I used to find them impeccable...but at Newtown, their food (they were cooking on both times I was there) pales compared to what they used to cook at Laloux (not bad, just not at the height of their talent). I suggest you put Club Chasse et Peche very high on your TDL (I don't know what's their secret..but dinner after dinner, they haven't yet managed to disappoint me..lol). I won't elaborate on APDC since I'm honestly not into that kind of fare (doesn't mean it's not good though) and would recommend that you add Bar&Boeuf on your watch list ;p Enjoy your soon-to-be-materialized stay in Montreal and if there's any question/or infos you want to ask/share, do not hesitate to flip me an email and I will be more than happy to respond with what I know. Sincerely, S Lloyd

Re: About

gabriel — Mon, 25 May 2009 19:21:39 -0000

hey todd,

my name is Gabriel and i am the marketing director for Chef on call, mtl's newest late night gourmet food delivery service. I am emailing you because I came across your blog in my online research and I would love to have you guys review Chef on Call. We have been open for about a month now and have served over 600 different people. Our food is not your regular delivery fast good, adding a twist to make it better. With our corde en bleu chef preparing the dishes at 2 am on a friday night i am sure you will not be disappointed! attached you will find a link to our preliminary website, along with an article written about us in the MTL gazette. Let me know if you guys are interested, I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience. Thanks Again!

Gabriel

http://www.montrealgazette....

http://www.chefoncalldelive...

Re: About

George — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 19:52:50 -0000

Hi!

A new restaurant is opening this May in Old Montreal that might interest you.
The name will be: Bar & Boeuf (www.baretboeuf.com)

The Concept:
Fish or Meat ?
There is only one answer to this question : bar & boeuf
bar (masculine noun): sea bass
boeuf (masculine noun): beef

Having worked together for several years at many fine establishments, Chef Alexandre Gosselin and Maître d’hôtel Gerardo Labarca decided to finally merge their talent and open their own establishment. They have decided to concentrate their efforts on delivering both fantastic food and great service. They forecast Bar & Boeuf to definetly become one of the best restaurants in Montreal.

Located in Old Montreal at the heart of the financial district, in a historic landmark, the restaurant is divided into two distinct floors which can seat up to 160 people. Warm and refined, while chic and relaxing, Bar & Boeuf will become an ideal spot for anyone seeking to experience evolving, seasonal menus that feature traditional ingredients paired with a fresh approach that emphasizes casual elegance, integrity and taste, together with the shared pleasures of the table.

The Chef:
Since the age of 15, Alexandre Gosselin has dreamed of becoming an executive chef and today his dream is in fact a reality as he has become one of the most sought after, talented young chefs in Montreal.

After launching his career at such restaurants as le Café Nicolas Jongleux and Leméac, he would eventually become the executive chef at restaurant Ô Chalet and most recently at the restaurant Le Local. Today, Alexandre is realizing another dream: to create a restaurant which will reflect his image.

His talent is equal to his passion for food due to the constant innovation and commitment that he engages in his culinary pursuits.

The Maître d'hôtel:
Gerardo Labarca is a passionate restaurateur, intensely interested in every aspect – from food and wine to design and hospitality. With years of comprehension and a strong passion for the industry, Gerardo worked up the ladder at several fine establishments and even managed to open two restaurants, Zumaia and Pintxo, the latter earning recognition as one of the best restaurants in Canada during 2005.

Bar & Boeuf was created with a philosophy that an evening out should be a rejuvenating experience, nourishing and nurturing to all the senses. Gerardo brings a personal, friendly touch to all aspects of Bar & Boeuf, creating singular moments that elevate pleasures into casually sublime experiences.

Re: Montreal 2008: About Cafe Myriade

Irving Isler — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 19:23:33 -0000

It is a truly wonderful place. I've only been once and dream of going back. And I live here!

My experience with Anthony was also the most pleasant surprise of the whole thing. Warm, inviting, friendly. What more can one ask for?

Re: 2008 Trip: Restaurant Planning

Anthony — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 15:34:49 -0000

I have to insist you add Les Deux Singes de Montarvie to your list, it's on St Viarteur right next to the bagel shop. Most consistently good dinner I've had in the city :). PS Thanks for the welcome post for Myriade, much appreciated!

Re: Anthony Leaves Veritas

Anthony — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:42:23 -0000

Thanks for the kind words Todd, and I certainly plan/hope to be open by December. Hopefully this time around I'll get to meet you. All the best!

Re: Anthony Leaves Veritas

Anthony — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:42:23 -0000

Thanks for the kind words Todd, and I certainly plan/hope to be open by December. Hopefully this time around I'll get to meet you. All the best!

Re: Montreal 2007: What and where to eat?

Jevon — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 10:24:38 -0000

ChowHound has fantastic tips for Toronto ( http://www.chowhound.com/bo... ). Try Lah Wah Heen for the best upscale dimsum you can imagine.

Anyway, give me a call or drop a note and we can get a drink when you are in town!