Tag: French cuisine

[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.

[MTL] Taste MTL 2013 – Chez L’Épicier

  Chez L'Épicier was the last restaurant on our list for Taste MTL 2013. My first visit to the restaurant was for Ashley's birthday, and Ashley and I loved it! Since their regular menu is a bit pricy for students, therefore we decided to take the advantage of Taste MTL! [caption id="attachment_401" align="alignleft" width="705"]Bar Bar[/caption] The restaurant is located in Old Montreal. It has a classy ambiance like most of the French restaurants in Old Montreal. The restaurant is awarded for its notable sustainable practices, meaning that 75% of their products are local, seasonal, and sustainable fishing. Also, L'Épicier is more than a restaurant. It is also a fine grocery store where customers can find a wide array of "Les Saveurs de L'Épicier" products.

[MTL] Taste MTL 2013 – Plein Sud

The second edition of Taste MTL (as known as MTL à Table) started yesterday! It is a great opportunity to discover Montreal restaurants, many of which are upscale, at affordable price! The table d'hôte menus range from $19 to $39 before taxes and tip, and some restaurants offer late-night menus after 10 p.m. at $19. It runs from November 1st, 2013 to November 11th, 2013 with over 100 participating restaurants! I've decided to start off with restaurant Plein Sud, which is located in the Plateau Mont-Royal neighborhood.