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bjinyyz Jul 28, 2009 05:23 AM

Give Me Something Different/Unique...Please!

All,

Will be in Montreal in the middle of August. I live in Toronto and I have been to Montreal many times. I am just looking for something unique and different. I hate to say this but food is secondary (still want it to be good but does not have to be great). Looking for a nice patio or beautiful room. Any food type works.

I look forward to your suggestions.

Thank you in advance.

Brian
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›9 Replies . Latest Jul 28, 2009 by carswell
  1. carswell Jul 28, 2009 10:54 AM

    Haven't eaten there (nor has anyone I know and trust), so not a recco, but Hidden Market would probably qualify: www.thehiddenmarket.com
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       CookEatSleep Jul 28, 2009 08:59 AM

      Here are a couple of restaurants that are offering something different:

      - Kitchen Galerie http://www.kitchengalerie.com/ for a dinner party feel. There are no waiters and therefore you get to interact directly with the chefs. Very cozy and yummy. One of my faves.

      - O Noir http://www.onoir.com/ where you get to eat in complete darkness. I just noticed that it also opened up in Toronto though.

      - Robin des Bois www.robindesbois.ca which is a not-for-profit resto, profits go to charity.

      - Le Duel http://www.restaurantduel.com/ which offers a "Iron Chef" type of experience

      And of course any BYOB will be "different" from anything you can get in Toronto.
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         blondee_47 Jul 28, 2009 10:36 AM

        hey cookeat these are fabulous ideas and ones i never heard of except the galerie. thx from a fellow montrealer and keep them comin'' hope u don't mind if i forward these but i will credit u...
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         marblebag Jul 28, 2009 07:30 AM

        Cocoa Locale (Wed-Sun 12-6pm)
        Fous Desserts (reopens August 16th, Tue-Sat 8am-6pm)
        La Maison du Macaron (beats that bakery on King St)
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          SnackHappy Jul 28, 2009 07:33 AM

          Although I agree that those bakeries are certainly worth a visit, I'm pretty sure the OP is looking for restaurants.
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             marblebag Jul 28, 2009 08:09 AM

            but you can get a hearty meals at the bakeries!

            Romados (between 3pm and 4pm is no wait)
            O Noir
            this new italian place on Bishop between Ste-Catherine and Rene-Levesque
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               bjinyyz Jul 28, 2009 08:23 AM

              Bakeries are fine with me but more for lunch. I am looking for a dinner place. That was my original intent.

              thanks again
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        2. kpzoo Jul 28, 2009 05:27 AM

          You may be interested in this thread:

          Eccentric Montreal - Finding the Strange & Unusual
          http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/591822f

          Edit: have you been to Café Santropol? (St. Urbain/Duluth) They have a gorgeous back garden patio complete with pond and wandering neighbourhood cats, and the food qualifies as "good but not great" IMO. :-)
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             bjinyyz Jul 28, 2009 05:46 AM

            Thanks
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