Dinner at Europea last night
Had a FIFTEEN course dinner last night at Europea with a group of about 20. We all agreed that the meal (perfectly served for about three hours) was one of the best we have ever had, anywhere. From a group of people who travel and dine all over the world this was high praise, but so deserved. Wonderful!!
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I have to say, I've now been to Europea three times over the last 6-8 months, and the verdict is in: it is my favorite restaurant in Montreal. It's just fantastic. I mean, not only the food, but the whole experience. I've always taken the table d'hôte, which consists in choosing an appetizer and a main dish. Then, the show starts: stuff keeps on coming, each small dish more delicious than the other (oh my oh my, I have tears in my eyes just thinking about the lobster bisque espresso). You think that's it, the next dish will be your main? No way! More stuff is coming! Last time I went they offered us foie gras cigars in a cigar box, the thing was to die for, my wife was left speechless (first time there). Then leading to the dessert, you've got an amuse-gueule, a pre-dessert, mignardises, hot-from-the-oven madeleines. And if you ask for cheese, they come with a huge cart on wheels. Oh, and last time, they would give out quatre-quart cakes in Europea bags to departing customers, "to remember us tomorrow morning". Not that I needed this to remember their restaurant... I swear, it's an amazing experience. Oh, and great service (particularly on busier nights I've noticed, with more experienced staff): not snobby yet professional.
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