FRANCAIS A long, long time ago, the bar scene on St-Laurent was the place to be. Every bar had it’s own cachet or attraction and there was an effort made to create an environment for the clients visiting these establishments. I thought those days were over until I visited Le Darling. When I walked in […]
FRANCAIS This Portuguese restaurant in the heart of the Plateau Mont-Royal has become an institution since it’s opened it’s doors in 1974. They offer a variety of fish, seafood, poultry and meat all cooked on their charcoal grill. I have been there quite a few times and it’s good for all occasions. They have 2 […]
Sometimes you’re in the mood for a nice fancy dinner but some other days you just want something good and comforting, and that’s why I was glad they opened a Kinton Ramen in the Old Port. On the corner of McGill and Notre-Dame the restaurant is open for lunch and dinner. They offer both pork […]
FRANCAIS A few years back it was hard to find a good Pub in the Old Port now they are quite a few that opened up and Pub Wolf and Workman is one of them. Part of the Burgundy Lion Group the Pub opened in the space previously occupied by Scarlet. It’s a great addition […]
Taking over the space from Tapas 24, Fish Bone opened at the beginning of the summer and I have been there almost every week since. It is a great place to unwind and enjoy a great meal. The decor is very nice with high windows, a central bar and more tables on the second floor. […]
If you like burgers and drinks here is a concept that might interest you, really it’s quite simple burgers and a great cocktail list. Unibar is located in Old Montreal on St-Sulpice on the corner of St-Paul Street. The décor is cool with tables and booths and also a bar. There are various decorations […]
If you enjoy Mexican food there is a new place that opened a few months ago in the Old Port that’s worth trying, La Catrina. Located on De La Commune between St-Sulpice and Port Royal, they have a patio dining area as well as the dining room and a bar area inside. The menu is […]
Only a couple of weeks old Parliament a British style pub has opened up in the Old Port. On the corner of Place Youville and St-Pierre the place offers a variety of beers on tap, a food menu and, having links to the Cold Room a well-known Speakeasy, a cocktail list that you are not […]
I had not visited their first location in Griffintown but I did recently visit them at their new location in the Old Port. If you’re familiar with the neighborhood it took over the space where Taj Mahal use to be on the corner of St-Paul and Port Royal. The restaurant is not very big but […]
FRANCAIS Are you a fan of Japanese food? I am, sushi or other dishes from a Japanese kitchen are always delicious. What I particularly like about Izakaya’s is the ambiance in which you eat in. A few months back I discovered Hanzo Izakaya. Located in Old Montreal (which is a great addition to the neighborhood) […]
If you are staying in between Sorrento and Positano there is a place call Nerano that you need to visit. It’s not that the scenery is better than other places in the Amalfi Coast but more the fact that there are a couple of Michelin rated restaurants in the area. I was lucky enough after […]
FRANCAIS Capital of Tuscany Florence is a beautiful city with lots of history. From great authors such as Dante and Machiavelli and masters as Botticelli, Donatello and Michelangelo that left their mark on the city also making it a capital of the arts. One of the things I like about Florence is been able to […]
On a recent trip to Miami I tried Seaspice with a group of friends. Located on North River Drive in the Miami River neighborhood. This restaurant has great décor both chic and trendy, and with tables both inside and outside makes it a perfect spot a get together with friends. If you get there by […]
Driving back toward Cagliari from Villasimius we were looking for a place that could not only offer us food but also a view. This is when we saw Victory, the view was not going to be of a picturesque beach but we were going to get a nice view on some boats. They have a […]
Rome has a lot of history to offer and after a long day of visiting sites what better than a great meal. We were looking for a place to have dinner at and saw this Michelin rated restaurant Madre. We took a chance and without a reservation decided to go to the restaurant and see […]
San Francisco has a lot of different restaurants that offer a variety of foods from all over the world. If you`re in the mood for a French experience I found that French bistro on the edge of Chinatown. Café de la Presse is located on the corner of Bush and Grant right across from the […]
Sometimes I find it is starting to get hard to find a place that has style, good food and that is not too noisy. I was looking for such a place on my last trip to Chicago and found it at Acanto. Located on Michigan Avenue close to Madisson this place has both the style […]
I have been busy lately and haven`t had much time to try new places. I wanted to try something new for brunch and found Fieldstone. The restaurant located on St-Laurent almost on the corner of St-Viateur has only been open for 5 months. Using products from local farms the cuisine is inspired by the flavors […]
FRANCAIS Located in the Westmount Square building Tavern on the Square was everything I expected it to be. I had heard a lot about the place but never had a chance to try it. The décor is very welcoming and warm with lots of wood finishes, dimmed lights and a choice or tables or banquettes. […]
Chicago is known for lots of things but when it comes to food Chicago style Pizza always comes to mind and especially deep dish Pizza. There are obviously lots of restaurants in the city that offer it but Giordano`s has many location around the city that will facilitate the ease to cure your craving for […]
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