Browsing Category Gastronomie

Sugar Shacks in the City

At Le Richmond's annual maple brunch with Serge the llama. For me, March rhymes with maple, as it is the month where I get all my maple cravings satisfied. Let’s just say that March is the most maple-saturated month of the year!  For the past three years, I’ve made a point of going to Le Richmond for the ...

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GOLDEN SQUARE MILE RESTAURANT WEEK – 2ND EDITION

This week, get to know some of the neighbourhood’s go-to restaurants and the latest to open their doors during the Golden Square Mile Restaurant Week. Through Sunday, eight participating restaurants are offering a set menu at an affordable price to help you discover what types of wonderful dishes they serve. I moved to the Golden Square ...

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BRUNCH AT RESTAURANT MIEL

Brunch is by far my favourite meal and I am happiest when out for brunch with friends. Not long ago, I was invited to try the entire new brunch menu at Restaurant Miel in Pointe-Saint-Charles and there were a few dishes that I will definitely go back for. Here’s what I would order again: The homemade flatbread ...

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Restaurant IBÉRICA

IBÉRICA is an attractive new spot for Spanish tapas and cuisine located in the heart of Montreal’s downtown, on rue Peel. Serving up simple Spanish fare from: Ibérica ham and other charcuteries, manchego cheese, buttered shrimp, grilled asparagus and smoked sardines, to more substantial dishes like paella and grilled beef or fish. Yet, it won’t be only ...

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Three gourmet events not to miss this month

I find that February is the worst winter month to get through. To make it easier, I try to go out as much as possible, by organizing dinners with friends in great restaurants. Recently, I was invited to a few media launches of some great gourmet events that will help chase away the winter blues. ...

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Decadent brunching at HOPKINS

If you haven’t heard of fine-dining restaurant Hopkins in Monkland Village then you are missing out on a very elegant eatery. Co-owned by the leading lady of glorious gourmet displays, Nicolina Servello (I’ve always swooned over her heavenly and heavily laden tables at events) and chef Liam Hopkins (formerly of restaurant Park), this recent addition ...

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