Au pied de cochon

Hello everybody,

Today I decided I would be talking about a restaurant I really like, but that is very unique in its genre. Located in the heart of the plateau, this is a restaurant for the meat lovers.

General:

The restaurant is called "Au pied de cochon" and is focused traditional cuisine. Martin Picard, the restaurant's chef, proposes a menu that is very rich but delectable at the same time. Also, for wine lovers, this is your place: the selection of wine is simply amazing.

Favorite Food: As a pure quebecer, I have to say that I am a bit biased... My favorite meal is the foie gras poutine. Her, in quebec, poutine is a very common meal in the fast food industry, but they had a fancy touch with the foie gras that is part of the sauce and that is added on top of the poutine. Also, as an appetizer, I really recommend the cromesquis de foir gras, which are like little balls of foie gras fried that you put in your mouth where you have an explosion of flavors. As I said, everything is very rich, but when you go there, you can't expect to eat light food like a simple salad (if you eat a salad, there will be cheese and a lot of stuff in it).

Other: The restaurant has a bistro atmosphere and the service is very friendly. Also, Martin Picard owns a sugar shack, which is great and in the same style as the restaurant. Overall, this is a great place if you are looking for a night out and have fun in casual way, while eating tasty food.

 Cost : For dinner, the cost would be from 30 to 45 $ per person

For more information visit http://www.restaurantaupieddecochon.ca/index_e.html

Européa

Good morning everyone,

Yesterday, I went to a restaurant for my mother's birhtday located downtown montreal. It is a very chic, yet welcoming place that I strongly suggest if you are looking for a fine dining restaurant.

General:

The restaurant is called Européa and is well-known for his excellent chef, Jerôme Ferrer. This french modern cuisine is delicious and the mix of flavors is very present in every meal. Part of the "Relais & château", a collection of the most beautiful resturant and hotels around the world, Européa is really the place to celebrate any special occasion.

Favorite Food: Everything is impeccable and delicious. For my part, I took the giant scallops and was very pleased. The meal is quite rich and creamy but excellent! If you are not difficult with food, you should really consider the tasting menu. My parents took it and it looked divine. From foie gras to deer and ricotte ravioli, every plate is the right size (not too big or too small) to enjoy a great dinner. Finally, I loved the lime sorbet covered with white chocolate that they served befor dessert.

Other: The restaurant is beautiful (located in a victorian house) and modern, but is not over-the-top. The staff is very welcoming and always there to explain every meal. Also, at the europea, you are treated like royalty: about 10 times during the evening, they come with little tapas like goat cheese lollipops or lobster capuccino. Overall, the experience is great, but I really suggest you to forget about your lunch that day if you want to be able to keep up with all that you will eat that night!

 Cost : For dinner,, a starter and a mealt would cost about 60$, the tâble d'hôte is 65 $ (5 courses meal) and the tasting menu is 95$ (9 courses meal).

For more information visit http://www.europea.ca/

Robin des Bois

Hi everyone,

Yesterday, I went to a restaurant for my friend's birthday located on Montreal's main street, St-Laurent. The restaurant has very good meals and the price is very affordable. If you like the french cuisine, you'll love this place.

General:

The restaurant is called "Robin des bois", like the heroic outlaw in English Folklore that was known for robbing from the rich and giving to the poor. following this idea, Robin des Bois, is a not for profit organization that hires volunteers for the service and the kitchen. All the money collected from the customers are for special goes to different organisme located in Montreal

Favorite Food: I've only been once, but I had the risotto with smal scallops and it was delicious. Well cooked and very tasty, this plate turned out to be better than what I was expecting. Also, my friend took the mussels and fries plate and I have to say that I stole some of his fries because they were very good!

Other: The restaurant is quite big and you can make reservations any time. We were a group of 20 people and called the day before and they had plenty of place for us. The volunteers are very nice which makes the experience even better. Furthermore, if it is your birthday, there is a tradition that you write everything that you want to see disappear on a plate and they bring you in another room where you throw the plate on a wall. It is very funny

 Cost : For dinner, you can easily eat for 15-20 $

 For more information visit http://robindesbois.ca/fr

Tagada

Good morning everyone,

Today i'll be talking about one of my favorite discoveries this year. Located on Van Horne again, and owned by the son of the "La Hacienda" owners (restaurant that I talked about in my last post), Here is a little bistro that will charm you.

General:

It is a Bistro Français  restaurant called Bistro Tagada. The restaurant is very small and intimate, but at the same time very colorful and welcoming. Again, since its size is so small, I strongly suggest that you call in before you arrive there to make a reservation or that you arrive early.

Favorite Food: My favorite plate at Bistro Tagada is the Beef fillet tartare with roasted pepper sauce and parmesan. It is very tasteful and is not a conventional Tartare which is what I love about it. Also, there is the home made foie gras and asparagus risotto which is delightful. Finally, if you go there for lunch, I would strongly recommend the aged cheddar grilled cheese.

Other: Even if the restaurant has only 26 seats, it doesn't lack personnality, that's for sure. Whatever you like, you will find something that will please you since the menu is so varied. From Burgers to Tartares, you will find something on the menu that you will love. Also, In the summer, you can have a lovely dinner on the terrace, if you'd like.

 Cost:For lunch, the cost would be approximately between 15$ and 20 $ and for dinner more about 25$ to 30$ per person.

 For more information visit http://www.restomontreal.ca/en/3836/Tagada-Bistro