Located in Old Montreal, this cozy hole in the wall is magical. Owned by Chef Chuck Hughes, his focus is simple fresh good food, which by the way is what i live by!
You should make a reservation because they are only a few a night. Its a small restaurant, but that's what i like, it makes it cozy and manageable. The staff are friendly and love their jobs, the guys are busy cooking away in the open kitchen.
Starting with complimentary delicious local bread and a salmon cream cheese spread, we look over the menu written on the wall, which changes daily. Overwhelmed we got a few different items, deep fried octopus which came on a warm salad of broccolini, arugula, peas, and tiny berries that look like grapes. Tomato, avocado salad with deep fried cubes of aged cheddar tossed in salt, so delicious. Lobster poutine, with home cut skinny fries, rich homemade beef gravy, cheese curds and chunks of lobster. Fresh shucked oysters of course...
For mains i had braised short rib, with caramelized onions, cabbage and potatoes, it was so delicious, hot fresh and so tender and moist. Joe had the Halibut pan fried to crisp the skin, such a thick portion, so flaky and white, served with these unique crispy perogies, very good. The only problem is that we only made one reservation for our trip, next time we will make two so that we can try everything!
We will definitely be back......
Natasha:)
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