Qing Hua 1676 Ave Lincoln Montreal, QC ●●●●●●●○○○ 7 out of 10 Maybe Dalian? From somewhere in China anyway... There's one thing about this place that's really bothering me...Where in China does the food originate? China's huge and dumplings are ubiquitous. At first I thought it … [Read more...] about Qing Hua
Montreal Restaurants
Ristorante Sapori Pronto
Ristorante Sapori Pronto 4894 Sherbrooke Street West Montreal, QC ●●●●●●●●○○ 8 out of 10 Italian After a bit of disappointment at Le Samuel de Champlain, I decided to take one more kick at the Montreal Highlights Festival proverbial can. Everything should be sold out by … [Read more...] about Ristorante Sapori Pronto
Le Samuel de Champlain Restaurant: Montreal Highlights Festival
Le Samuel de Champlain 1, Place du Canada Montreal, QC ●●●●●☺○○○○○ 5 1/2 out of 10 Portuguese It's nearly impossible to get a reservation now for any Montreal Highlights Festival restaurants, so I was surprised when I called Le Samuel de Champlain to make a reservation and I … [Read more...] about Le Samuel de Champlain Restaurant: Montreal Highlights Festival
Valentines Day Dinner Reservations
I love Valentines Day. I don't love anyone in particular, but I love the hallmark holiday of special treats for someone you care about, or the excitement of someone new. Basically the excuse for a romantic day or evening where you show in some way, big or small, that you care … [Read more...] about Valentines Day Dinner Reservations
Brocante Baleze
Brocante Balèze 2116 rue de Bleury Montreal, QC ●●○○○○○○○○ 2 out of 10 I'm sorry, but when I want to be treated poorly, I'll become a telemarketer. I certainly won't walk into a café I've been curious about for weeks and try to cause trouble. I swear I don't even know how to … [Read more...] about Brocante Baleze
Aux Vivres
Aux Vivres 4631 boulevard Saint-Laurent Montreal, QC ●●●●●●●○○○ 7 out of 10 Vegan Coming from Toronto, all I think when I walk into Aux Vivres is "Why is everything in French?" because it feels exactly like the chain "Fresh" that in Toronto has become about as mainstream as … [Read more...] about Aux Vivres
Soupesoup vs. Soupe Café…
....Hot Comfort for a Cold Winter Day Soupesoup Montreal, QC ●●●●●●●○○○ 7 out of 10 … [Read more...] about Soupesoup vs. Soupe Café…
Aix Cuisine du Terroir
Aix Cuisine du Terroir 711, Côte de la Place d'Armes Montreal, QC ●●●●●●●●●☺○ 9 1/2 out of 10 Regional Some nights are just wonderful. The whole meal is an experience. The atmosphere is good, the service is flawless, and even if it weren't so, this would be forgiven by the … [Read more...] about Aix Cuisine du Terroir
Osaka
Bistro Japonais Fuirusato (formerly Osaka) 2137 rue de Bleury Montreal, QC ●●●●●●●☺○○○ 7 1/2 out of 10 Japanese Note: This restaurant has been renamed, and has not been reviewed since re-opening. The chef and staff have remained the same, and apparently so has the menu. After … [Read more...] about Osaka
Sringrolls – Toronto as it was in 2008…
These are reviews I wrote before leaving Toronto in 2008. They encompass a wide range of cuisines, either authentic representations or cultural adaptations, or somewhere in the foggy middle ground, of the city I called home. Spring Rolls 40 Dundas Street West Toronto, … [Read more...] about Sringrolls – Toronto as it was in 2008…