The video is amazingly cool, the concept is forward-thinking and super-trendy, perhaps a bit too trendy even for the most over-touristed sections of Old Montreal. But here it is, MüvBox, now at the Quai des Éclusiers (McGill and de la Commune). And, based on the word of Montreal Foodie, which we’ve come to trust over the [...]
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Saying Goodbye to Bazaar Anise
Posted in restos on Jul 4th, 2008
A while back, we noted the passing of Anise… and then the opening of its successor, Bazaar Anise. Now, comes word that Bazaar Anise will close on July 13th, due to the owner’s health and a doctor’s recommendation, according to the Chowhound member. We’re sad to discover that this will likely be the last incarnation [...]
I’ve extended an invitation to our traveling companions: write about the experience you had in Montreal. Howard Schaefer brings his talent at description and scene-setting to three of our most memorable meals during their stay. – – – Opening Night: Toque! As an eating team, we should have been dubbed The High Flying Locusts, for [...]
What to Eat
Posted in restos on Jan 5th, 2008
For any food-lover, this is the most difficult and time-consuming aspect of any trip. It’s not drudgery, it just consumes a lot of energy, when you want to make each dinner special, or you have a long list of must-try restaurants that you’d like to put a dent in. We’re driven by both imperatives, each [...]
Montreal 2007: What and where to eat?
Posted in 2007 plans on Nov 17th, 2007
This is going to be a fun holiday in Montreal. For the first time in three years, it won’t be just Chuck and me; we have two other couples joining us for portions of the holiday. We’ll rendezvous in Toronto on December 20th with Bob and Michael, and they’ll join us on the train to [...]
Goodbye Brunoise
Posted in restos on Nov 13th, 2007
Brunoise closed after service on Saturday night. This is truly sad news for us – we found out today when the reservation we made last night for our upcoming trip, returned via email today with a note from staff about the closing. Another one bites the dust, eh? Comments on Chowhound reference an article in [...]
Hour Reviews Vauvert
Posted in restos on Aug 5th, 2007
Overall, a positive review of Vauvert, the new restaurant in the St Paul Hotel on McGill. There was a flavorless gazpacho, but the reviewer went all frothy over the mains. The French language reviews have been positive, overall, too… based on my bad French language skills. We’ve developed a bias against hotel restaurants, but we [...]
Restaurant Cube: The Next Iteration
Posted in restos on Jul 14th, 2007
Chuck and I were around for Cube’s final night in December, and since then, we’ve been waiting to see what would come next at the Hotel St Paul in Old Montreal. Cube was open for private parties and events a few months after closing, while its former chef, Eric Gonzalez, left for XO, the concept [...]
Anise Returns
Posted in restos on May 13th, 2007
The news came in an email, followed by Chowhound – Racha Bassoul is to open BAZaAR Anise on May 17th! The new web site is up, and there’s a menu, too. The food looks to be more casual than the first incarnation – beek, pork, veal, venison… and some delectable appetizers – grilled Lebanese sausages [...]
Goodbye Anise
Posted in restos on Feb 3rd, 2007
For the past two years, we’ve had Anise and Les Chevres on our list of restaurants to visit. Les Chevres was the first to close before we got there, and now we’re about to lose Anise, as well. Given the talent in both establishments, we’ll be paying close attention to what comes next.