http://www.chow.com/boards/22 Fri, 10 May 2013 14:08:53 GMT Keep track of the lastest threads on Chowhound http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901528#8095652 you can maybe try things in the atwater market area, like a low key brunch at toi, moi et café, or the satay bros. Liverpool house was not bad as well. cicii Sat, 25 May 2013 02:25:37 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901528#8095652 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/903132#8095442 Better no galangal than soggy galangal. Ginger is a good substitute. Bon appetit! Plateaumaman Fri, 24 May 2013 23:41:33 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/903132#8095442 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/903037#8095200 I went with my family yesterday after noticing it in the Openings thread. We enjoyed it although didn't realize it was byow but the water offered was good. Everyone kept asking the waiter if the water was okay because of the boil water advisory - he must have gotten tired of it. We had the chicken curry which was very light and my kids loved the sauce, kept spooning it onto their rice. We also had Dad's favourite caramalized Pork which was very hearty and almost like a beef stew in flavour. Both dishes were a bit heavy handed with bamboo shoots so I'd probably try the fish next time. The mango salad was thickly chopped as mentioned in Susan Musgrave's review, very lightly seasoned, and we all enjoyed it. The flavours were new but not all that startling ... I wonder how many Vietnamese or Thai places in town actually have Cambodian chefs? Plateaumaman Fri, 24 May 2013 21:13:33 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/903037#8095200 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/903027#8095150 As an aside, I was on a business trip a couple of years back where I started in the Netherlands and wound up in Germany, but spent much of the time eating white asparagus. The Germans did a better job, though I can't be absolutely certain if it's terroir or simply better culinary technique. I'll have to go to Chez Louis next Thursday to see if there is any Dutch asparagus because the stuff we normally get from Peru often makes eating canned a valid option. wattacetti Fri, 24 May 2013 20:44:17 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/903027#8095150 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/882162#8095116 And from facebook: ''We will only reveal its location when we open the doors! It's to good to tell!'' So that's that. sweettoothMTL Fri, 24 May 2013 20:31:41 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/882162#8095116 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902541#8094699 I agree on both "Taverne's" are dependable choices. I would also add that Peking Garden is second rate old school chinese restaurant and the attempts at being more modern (eg General Tao :( ) are mediocre. finefoodie55 Fri, 24 May 2013 17:33:06 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902541#8094699 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/895470#8094403 Yes, the bistro next door was a "modern, casual" offspring of Casa Napoli. lagatta Fri, 24 May 2013 15:02:58 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/895470#8094403 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902859#8094171 On a very recent episode of Anthony Bourdain's Parts Unknown, they had tartare at Le Continental in Quebec. I haven't dined there, so I can't vouch for it personally, but it sure looked good on the show! cherylmtl Fri, 24 May 2013 12:26:22 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902859#8094171 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/884627#8094170 According to Chesterman's Twitter feed; The original Mtl wine bar, BU, closes on 25/05. However BU Nights will be held at La Dispensa (361 Bernard W.) 3X a week (T-F-S) as of 6/06 JerkPork Fri, 24 May 2013 12:25:33 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/884627#8094170 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902944#8094168 Sorry, Max, I beg to differ...I love the foie gras poutine. It's over the top and delicious IMHO, but you have to love foie gras - and poutine. cherylmtl Fri, 24 May 2013 12:24:20 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902944#8094168 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902321#8094123 I can't add too much to the thread, but I will point out the elephant sitting here in the room, hehe: Montreal International Jazz Festival June 28 to July 7 http://www.montrealjazzfest.com/default-en.aspx Sadly (staying somewhat on topic) the food scene at the site is severely lacking. OK, ok, you're trip is already set up, can't change things, but maybe next time..... But realize (for better or worse?) "Jazz Festival" is a misnomer - they have everything from ska to blues to pop to R&B to dixieland with an occasional jazz ensemble thrown in. Not necessarily bad, but not strictly a jazz festival. Then following, 2 hours north of Montreal, the (aptly named) International Tremblant Blues Festival July 05-14 http://www.tremblantblues.com/home/ I'm just sayin {;-/) porker Fri, 24 May 2013 11:14:48 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902321#8094123 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902907#8093447 I agree completely. Trader Joe's blows Whole Foods out of the water. I used to live in a neighbourhood with both in the States. Their prices are better, their products are great, and they're apolitical, unlike the Ayn Rand fetishist running Whole Foods. Trader Joe's is admittedly weak on produce, but there are so many great produce markets in Montreal, that wouldn't be an issue for me. william_howard_taft Thu, 23 May 2013 23:57:44 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902907#8093447 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902187#8093043 I can confirm absolutely that they have it. It can also be found at the large italian market whose name I always forget, on St. Laurent in Little Italy, near Anatol's Spices and the great cafe, I think where Dante terminates. poutineguy Thu, 23 May 2013 21:25:09 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902187#8093043 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902975#8092022 enjoy http://www.tuango.ca/en/deal/montrealouest/20-for-40-applicable-on-food-and-drinks-at-m-sur-masson catroast Thu, 23 May 2013 14:53:10 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902975#8092022 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/891638#8092009 Just wanted to point out that Jacques et Diane Rémillard now have a website: http://jacquesetdiane.com lagatta Thu, 23 May 2013 14:50:17 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/891638#8092009 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/881612#8091333 food trucks are joining the outdoor cultural event at archeology museum Sat. and Sun.; also Sunday is free museum day across the city+beyond + good weather predicted! http://www.pacmusee.qc.ca/en/news/saturday-may-25-and-sunday-may-26-a-cultural-feast mangoannie Thu, 23 May 2013 02:23:50 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/881612#8091333 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/885403#8090982 And to answer my own question the cut of date is July. She then goes across Canada eating for something like the month of August into September. And then probably writes it up Sept/Oct for November publication. http://enroute.aircanada.com/en/magazine/the-food-issue-1 Page 99. EaterBob Wed, 22 May 2013 23:24:30 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/885403#8090982 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/560821#8090691 152, Av. Mozart East, corner Casgrain. Near the market. Let me know if you try them. They also have smaller ones with the same cream filling but with dried fruits in the dough. Don't know how it's called but they are delicious too. Glaff Wed, 22 May 2013 21:11:09 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/560821#8090691 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902279#8089701 I think it speaks volumes more about the type of clientele that Grinder (and likely Hachoir) is soliciting, than any major trend. When restaurants like Maison Boulud, La Porte, L'Express and others who care about the quality of food and service over making a quick buck by jumping on the latest bandwagon, then I would worry. EaterBob Wed, 22 May 2013 12:55:09 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902279#8089701 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902648#8088075 People rave about Damas for Syrian food, and Su (Turkish) just got a great review in the Gazette. stak Tue, 21 May 2013 17:27:11 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902648#8088075 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902550#8087749 not only sticking one in a corner, but making you pay for it! Normal of course for a restaurant to be a paying proposition, if not it would close very soon, but such an attitude does not encourage patronage after the initiates move on. lagatta Tue, 21 May 2013 15:16:04 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902550#8087749 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901975#8087627 Yes. Their online menu is not current, it seems. jptimbaud Tue, 21 May 2013 14:09:25 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/901975#8087627 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902044#8085275 "and then find out that they don't do 'that' dish well." Well, that's the risk at every restaurant that prepare "daily specials". I find that at APdC, that the day's specials are better than the regular menu. Maximilien Mon, 20 May 2013 12:57:42 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902044#8085275 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902455#8084238 Just a note that Chinatown is right at Place d'Armes and very stroller friendly, although it might not be what you're looking for in terms of an elegant meal. Lots of good food there and you wouldn't have to rush to do an early dinner. Plateaumaman Sun, 19 May 2013 19:55:04 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902455#8084238 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902240#8084079 L'Express will never be a bad meal - as far as bistro fare goes, it's pretty solid, just not new or exciting. I guess those of us who live here are spoiled as far as that kind of food goes, so we take it for granted, and gravitate to newer places. cherylmtl Sun, 19 May 2013 18:33:36 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902240#8084079