Montreal en Lumières

Montreal is big on festivals and this year they are coming back with Montreal en Lumieres which will be held February 16th to the 26th. Lots of fun culinary activities will be taking place, with chefs that will be coming from all over. Each year they bring a different theme and this year its everything about Brussels. So it is expected to see a lot of french style cuisine and shows! For those interested, click http://www.montrealenlumiere.com/gastronomie/survol-programmation.aspx

Lucille's Oyster Dive

In the very heart of the Monkland village resides Lucille's Oyster Dive. This place knows how to do it right! From the raw bar to the drinks bar, everything, New-England style!

With a very friendly service and an cozy atmosphere, this tiny restaurant can fit 45 people TOPS so reservations are pretty necessary.

The food items are pretty typical of oyster joints: clam chowder, baked oysters (rockerfeller-style), over ten different types of raw oysters (depending on the arrivals) fish and chips, and a wide variety of fish everything is reasonably priced considering most of what they offer is seafood. Appetizers range from 16 to 27$ and as for entrees:9,75$ to 18$. Everything is beautifully presented and the taste is never deceiving!

For more info visit:
http://www.lucillesoyster.com/

5626 Monkland Avenue, Montreal

Phone :5144821471 Also, on a completely different note, they offer a catering service which is AWESOME!

F Bar

Installed in the very center of Montreal's Quartier des Spectacles, The ''F bar'' first gets noticed by the architecture of the building. With the shape of a completely modernized and avant-garde type of...Aquarium! Very long and narrow, the three dimensional rectangular shape of the restaurant is entirely covered in windows. Designed by Daoust Lestage, this 45-seat restaurant is absolutely unique and fun.

The F bar is Carlos Ferreira's third restaurant and is distinguished by the very refined Portuguese kitchen. This dining experience is affordable, the chef Gilles Herzog want to offer his clients a trip to the Mediterranean with olive oil as the vehicle. Typical European dishes on the menu include: Lamb burgers with a cucumber/yogurt sauce, the beef filet mignon served with a polenta, caramelized onions and olives and the fresh cod fish with red peas, smoked paprika oyster mushrooms tied together with a foie gras broth. The deserts are equally fantastic and VERY exotic. The Natas which are kind of what would resemble the filling of a creme brulée inside a a puff pastry, seasoned with cinnamon and accompanied with a pear sort is simply delightful. The prices of the entrées vary from 19$ to 32$. There is definately something for everyone!

The service is friendly and very well informed, just grab someone with a black Lacoste polo to answer any of your questions.

Happy Dining!    

For more info, visit :www.fbar.ca

or call: 514 289 4558

F Bar

Quartier des spectacles

1485, Rue Jeanne-Mance, Montréal

Québec H2X 1Z9

Jukebox

Jukebox is all about bringing back the 50's with a family oriented diner-type of decor, friendly service, burgers accompanied with hearty portions of sides and let's not go without mentioning the amazing selection of sundaes and milkshakes.

With every burger comes a choice of meat (turkey, beef, etc) as well as a choice of bun (white, whole grain, rye, etc) You have the choice of either building your own burger or choosing from a wide variety of crazy burgers. ''The Rocket'' is definitely one of the tallest burgers I've ever seen and is served with onion rings as a topping and "The Bruce Lee" served with teriyaki sauce and a slice of pineapple, just to name a few. The burgers go between 10 $ and 17 $ and they are served with of choice of Suzie Q's thinly cut potato fries, potato chips or coleslaw but are easily replaceable with any choice of side.

The impressive Mac N' Cheeses are sure to catch your attention with the famous Chili Mac or even the Philly Steak Mac. If you have any room left for dessert, the choice of milkshakes and sundaes are very special.

Jukebox Burgers
Address:
11798 de Salaberry,
Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC
H9B 2R8
Phone: 514.542.3222


For more information visit: http://jukeboxburgers.com/


And for those interested in West Island's very own EpicMealTime (famous on youtube), they shot an episode of their viral series at Jukebox, this one is all about macaroni and cheese! Click HERE to watch!

L'Assommoir

With two locations in Montreal, l'Assommoir is not only convenient but delicious. The trendy and fun ambiance makes place for a pretty unconventional dinner. A live DJ and the equally loud clientele are all reasons why l'Assomoir is uber hip!

For a sit down meal or just for casual drinks, this place has all you need. The menu offers an incredible variety of tartars that go from the traditional salmon to the pretty eccentric duck and an proportional assortment of ceviches. If you're in the mood to try a bunch of courses, why not try some of their house tapas of even go crazy with the reinvented club sandwich or duck confit quesadillas for not expensive at all! (I wasn't kidding when I said they have it all!)

Now the coolest part of their menu is undeniably the extensive drink selection. Sure you can stick to your traditional mint Mojito but this place couldn't help itself but to taunt you with the strawberry, pear or even passionfruit Mojito. They literally came up with ten different ways to spice up your favorite drink of choice. Some pairings you've never even seen before will be sure to catch your attention such as a martini that incorporates balsamic vinegar, rum and strawberry coulis or even the long island iced tea that is finished off with bubbly. These drinks vary between 10 to 14$

Keep an eye on their cabaret nights or the ladies promotion which happens every first Tuesday of the Month where ladies get a free 2 course meal with a minimum of 10$ purchase.

Cheers!

Adress:
211 Notre-Dame (Old-Port Location)
-or-
112 Bernard Ouest (Mile-End Location)

For reservations:
514-272-0777
or visit their website: http://www.assommoir.ca/

Boston Edition- Island Creek Oyster Bar

ICOB is without any doubt the oyster bar that stands out the most in all of Boston. For its energetic staff, amazing decor and undeniably fresh ingredients, this place is unmatched. 

Upon walking in to this restaurant, the two things that struck me the most were the lighting fixtures that really emphasized their great selection of oysters all nicely placed in the frozen counter and the wall at the back of the dining room made entirely of oyster shells. How clever!

The raw bar is very impressive with over 12 different types of oysters and a well-informed staff that can help you make up a selection according to your preferences. The Island Creek type (the house specialty) is delicious and it certainly deserves all the hype it gets.

Everything on the menu is dazzling, from the New-England classic and absolutely delicious homemade clam chowder, to the eye-catching fried oyster sliders. The entrees are quite small portions which was perfect considering we had quite a few fresh oysters to start off with. 

The drinks are fun and fresh, the wine list is pretty extensive and the passionate staff can definitely help in making selections that will please the members of your party.

If you have any room left for desert, the homemade sorbet is scrumptious and the coffees are very original.

Visit the ICOB's website for more information: http://islandcreekoysterbar.com/

Address: 

500 Commonwealth Ave.

Boston, MA 02215

Phone:

617-532-5300

Boston Edition- Hamersley's

Nesting in the very middle of the Bay Village and the South End part of Boston is Hamersley's, a very unconventional bistro. With clients that have been coming back for more than 20 years to have a bite of their famous roast chicken, this restaurant is a must try!

We dined outdoors on a fabulous candle-lit terrace and I can say that the decor was a definite factor of what made this night so memorable. The inside is also very nice with an open kitchen that adds a lot to the cozy atmosphere.

Locally grown. fresh and delicious, the food was absolutely delightful. Everything on the menu is thought through, from the pickled pumpkin garden salad, the Asian style duck breast served over top of a Japanese-style omelet, to the white chocolate panacotta. The courses on the menu all have key ingredients that are sure to please your pallet with complex textures and taste.

I can't go without mentioning the wine list that has a great selection and the extremely attentive staff that offer perfect recommendations.

Definitely pricier with entrees that range between 30 and 42$, the quality of the ingredients and the overall dining experience was worth the price.

For more information visit http://www.hamersleysbistro.com/home/

Hamersley's Bistro

553 Tremont Street

Boston, Massachusetts 02116

Phone: 617-423-2700