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[MTL] Worth the Trip – Hoogan et Beaufort

Hoogan & Beaufort is definitely the new talk of the city. It's a new restaurant from chef Marc-André Jetté, who was the former chef at Les 400 Coups. Locating in the Rosemont, it is not an usual place where people hang out or chill, but it is worth the trip.

[NYC] French Flair in the Big Apple – Bouley [One Michelin-Starred]

Bouley is an one Michelin-starred restaurant locating in the TriBeCa of New York. I visited when I went with my family back in May. A fine dining lunch has become a family tradition whenever we reunite. As there are quite a lot of michelin-starred restaurants in New York, you might wonder why I chose Bouley?

[MTL] Greek to its Finest – Milos

Milos, located in the heart of mile end (in between Ave. St-Viateur and Ave. Fairmount W. on Ave. du Parc), and it has been in Montreal's culinary scene for more than 30 years. Moreover, it is the one and only restaurant that my mom asks to visit over and over again when she's in Montreal. Don't get scared by the $$$$ when you see it on restaurant review websites, because their lunch deal is definitely a steal!

[MTL] The Classic – L’Express

L'Express, a French classic locating on rue St-Denis, has been in Montreal's food scene since 1980, and still standing strong. I've heard and read a lot of reviews about it since Freshmen year, and finally had the chance to visit with my parents! On a rainy night, I made the reservation very last minute, and was glad that they still have tables available at our preferred time! We were greeted warmly by the staffs, who are all dressed in black and white, as soon as we walked in. The food and service were impeccable. It's one of the restaurants that my mom asked, "why didn't you bring us here when your brother was here last time?"

[MTL] Will Not Disappoint – Le Bremner

Most of the people in Montreal, who are interested in the food industries, probably have heard of the famous Chuck Hughes. Le Bremner is his second restaurant, locating in the Old Montreal. I booked a table here as a celebration for my graduation when my parents and brother came to visit this summer (and of course.. parents paid, right? cough cough). I was glad that it definitely lived up the hype!

[MTL] MTL à Table 2015 – Symphony of Food and Flavors at Restaurant Mercuri

Without a flashy sign, Restaurant Mercuri is situated in a red brick building that was built in 1911, which was the former McClary Manufacturing Company. Locating on the corner of rue Wellington and rue des Soeurs-Grises in Old Montreal, Restaurant Mercuri is the rising star of the neighborhood.

[MTL] Mid-day Food Coma – Europea

Not sure how reliable the ranking is, but Europea is recently ranked as the second best fine dining restaurants around the world on TripAdvisor. I've heard good reviews from friends about it, but never thought it's THAT good to make it to top of the world. I was thrilled to find out that they are opened for lunch, and the tasting menu is offered at a very affordable price compared to its dinner. Without any hesitations, my friend and I booked a table, and ready to see if it lives up the hype!

[SF] The Legendary Roasted Chicken – Zuni Café

When I first brought up my potential San Francisco trip to my friend K (see her post), the first restaurant that she recommended was Zuni Café. She was talking about how juicy and tender the roasted chicken is, and telling me the tips about making reservation...etc. Therefore, I put it down on the list, and asked my friend in San Francisco to help me make a reservation. Guess what! We already made the call a month ahead, but the lunch services were booked till 2 pm!

[MTL] Mid-day Spoilage – Les 400 Coups

Les 400 Coups is located in the Old Montreal, offering the customers a contemporary and stimulating dining experience. The menu changes seasonally, and promotes local ingredients as much as possible. I've always want to book a table during MTL à Table, but it has already been fully booked. However, I found out later on that they offer lunch set menu (2 courses or 3 courses) every Thursday and Friday! You know how much I love fancy lunch.

[MTL] Hidden Gem on Blvd. St-Laurent – Bouillon Bilk

First time I heard about Bouillon Bilk is from my foodie buddy, K (see her post). Then, during the dinner at Maison Boulud with other fellow foodies, it was one of the restaurants that received positive feedbacks too. Therefore, I know it's a must-visit. Locating on St-Laurent (between DeMaisonneuve and Ontario), I thought it is quite easy to find. However, as I was walking down the still-defunct block of St.Laurent Blvd., where you see a lot of wholesale fell-off-the-back-of-a-truck electronics stores, empty/sketchy storefronts, dingy depanneurs and other questionable business ventures, it is really hard to walk pass without even noticing. But if you look closely, you'll spot a well-decorated restaurant in a minimalist, dim-lit space.

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