Best Pub Grub
1. McKibbin’s Irish Pub (1426 Bishop, (514) 288-1580)
2. Cage aux Sports (various locations)
3. Peel Pub (various locations)
4. Claddagh Pub (1433 Crescent, (514) 287-9354)
5. Ye Olde Orchard (various locations)
Good call on McKibbin’s, Ye Olde is my number 2 and everyone knows second is the best, Cage and PP you both suck fat recycled sack, Claddagh who are you fine sir?
Best Cheap Eats
1. Al-Taib (various locations)
2. Parfums d’Asie (3754 St-Laurent)
3. Patati Patata Review (4177 St-Laurent, (514) 844-0216) Review
4. La Belle Province (various locations)
5. McDonald’s (various locations)
Al-Taib hells ya to chicken pizza and half half, Parfums d’Asie nice rat selection, Patati ask Guillaume, La Belle go home, Mcdo love that anti nausea serum in your cuisine.
Best Pricey Eats
1. La Queue de Cheval Steakhouse
(1221 René-Lévesque W., (514) 390-0090)
2. Gibby’s (298 Place d’Youville, (514) 282-1837)
3. Bâton Rouge (various locations)
4. Moishe’s Steak House (3961 St-Laurent, (514) 845-1696)
5. Chu Chai (4088 St-Denis, (514) 843-4194)
The Q, 3 pound lobster tail deliciousness, Gibby’s don’t know why you there but you do have birthday Polaroids, Saint-Sauveur rack of lamb, and the best karnatzel with mango chutney. Baton you guys are fools… it’s glorified fast food. Moishes you bore me but I do love your shish kabob and sesame tuna; Chu Chai…yet to meet you but we’ll go on a date. By the way where’s Le Club Chasse et Pêche, Joe Beef and Toqué! (and so many more). Do you guy’s only eat steak and Potatoes?
Best Late-Night Eats
1. La Banquise Review (994 Rachel E., (514) 525-2415)
2. Moe’s (various locations)
3. Boustan (2020A Crescent, (514) 843-3576)
4. La Belle Province (various locations)
5. Al-Taib (various locations)
Let’s throw Boustan and Al-Taib up to #1, move Banquise to 2, and take the other crap and flush it down the toilette.
Best Breakfast
1. Chez Cora (various locations)
2. Cosmos (5843 Sherbrooke W., (514) 486-3814)
3. Tutti Frutti Déjeuner (various locations)
4. Eggspectations (various locations)
5. Beauty’s (93 Mont-Royal W., (514) 849-8883)
Who are you people and did you grow up in Cowansville? None of these are even in my top 5, but Cosmos (though your not the same without Tony on the grill) and Beauty’s (ya your an institution) are worth mentioning.
Best Buffet
1. Le Buffet Maison Kirin (various locations)
2. Le Montréalais (900 René-Lévesque W., (514) 861-3511)
3. Buffet Maharaja (1481 René-Lévesque W., (514) 934-0655)
4. Buffet Vichy (various locations)
5. Buffet La Stanza (various locations)
Do we live in Las Vegas?
Best Delivery
1. Domino’s (various locations)
2. À la Carte Express (514) 933-7000, www.alce.ca
3. Alto (3462 Parc, (514) 844-9898)
4. Boustan (2020A Crescent, (514) 843-3576)
5. St-Hubert (various locations; delivery, (514) 385-5555)
Domino’s you’re not really even pizza, but i still love you sometimes. St-Hubert you are a Quebec staple and I love you.
Best African
1. Le Nil Bleu Review (3706 St-Denis, (514) 285-4628)
2. Abiata (3435 St-Denis, (514) 281-0111)
3. Au Messob d’Or (5690 Monkland, (514) 488-8620)
4. Le Piton de la Fournaise (835 Duluth E., (514) 526-3936)
5. Keur Fatou (66 St-Viateur W., (514) 277-2221)
I got nothing.
Best Caribbean
1. Mango Bay (1202 Bishop, (514) 875-7082)
2. Ma’s Place (5889 Sherbrooke W., (514) 487-7488)
3. Caribbean Curry House (6892 Victoria, (514) 733-0828)
4. Caraïbe Delite (4816 Parc, (514) 274-4509)
5. Jardin du Cari (21 St-Viateur W., (514) 495-0565)
Ma you are one sexy dame, Curry House… your ox tail is truly magnificent, to the rest of you guys sak pasé.
Best Chinese
1. Beijing (92 de la Gauchetière W., (514) 861-2003)
2. La Maison VIP (1077 Clark, (514) 861-1943)
3. Kam Shing (6767 Côte-des-Neiges, (514) 731-1401)
4. Hot and Spicy (various locations)
5. Wok Café (1845 Ste-Catherine W., (514) 938-1882)
Oh my G-d do I have bad things to say about this one. The only worth while mention is Kam Shing. To the rest of you if your ever walking down the street and see me go to the other side of the road or I’ll drop kick you in the face. By the way VIP is one of my biggest pet peeves and everyone thinks it’s so great…. booo erns. To all Hong Phat on Côte-des-Neige is my personal favorite.
Best French
1. L’Express Review (3927 St-Denis, (514) 845-5333)
2. Le Paris (1812 Ste-Catherine W., (514) 937-4898)
3. L’Académie Review (4051 St-Denis, (514) 849-2249)
4. La Colombe (554 Duluth E., (514) 849-8844)
5. Bistro du Roi (3784 de Mentana, (514) 525-1624)
There’s so many French restaurants in this city that beat this list to a pulp with a mallet. It reads like a Plattsburghian’s guide to Montreal French restaurants. For those looking for a good French dinning experience here’s a few top picks; Christophe on Van Horne, I think is my favorite (byob), Bonapart, Pegasus (byob), Le P’tit Plateau (byob), Brunoise, La Colombe is amazing (byob), L’Entrecote St-Jean, Toque, YoYo but gone down hill a bit(byob), and so many more… Don’t worry ya’ll I’m a French food junky so we’ll have many more reviews. Oh ya Le Paris has the bomb mashed potatoes and pepper steak.
Best Greek
1. Arahova (various locations)
2. Marathon Souvlaki (various locations)
3. Souvlaki George (various locations)
4. Jardin de Panos (521 Duluth E., (514) 521-4206)
5. Casa Grecque (various locations)
I didn’t know Arahova is better than Milos but mabye they’re talking about cheaper Greek or souvlaki joints. If that’s the case go to Village Grec (great gyro), Tripoli (get grilled octopus for me), Villa du Souvlaki, Hermes, or Marvin’s. Marathon is safe bet though.
Best Indian
1. Pushap (various locations)
2. Ganges (6079 Sherbrooke W., (514) 488-8850)
3. Bombay Palace (2201 Ste-Catherine W., (514) 932-7141)
4. Star of India (various locations)
5. Bombay Mahal (1001 Jean-Talon W., (514) 273-3331)
Indian review is quite commendable and I actually agree with it. Though you guys are missing the ultra authentic Dev on Victoria.
Best Italian
1. Pizzeria Napoletana (189 Dante, (514) 276-8226)
2. Eduardo’s (404 Duluth E., (514) 843-3330)
3. Scarolies (950 St-Jean, Pointe-Claire, (514) 694-8611)
4. Casa Napoli (6728 St-Laurent, (514) 274-4351)
5. Amelio’s (201 Milton, (514) 845-8396)
Nothin’ wrong with eatin Italian on a budget but most of these restaurants I wouldn’t even bring my dog to except for Napoletana. Eduardo’s why didn’t you burn down with Lombardis, you would have done have this city a great service. All of you should go to Cafe Via Dante (homemade gnocchi), Tre Marie, Rottiserie Italian (very cheap), or Bis for an expensive treat.
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For greek, have you tried PARTHENON in Cote-des-Neiges (Van Horne I think)? It’s the best. The pork is tender and tasty, not tough like the other places. Village Grecque (on Decarie in VSL and one on Jean-Talon in parc ex) is not bad but I found it quite salty and fattening. Village Grecque’s gyros are the best though!
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A good Indian I would recommand is Maison Indian Curry corner Jean-Talon and Birnam. One of the best cheap Indian in town. For more upscale Indian restaurant try the new Mirchi in the Old Montréal near St-Paul Hotel.
A good Indian I would recommand is Maison Indian Curry corner Jean-Talon and Birnam. One of the best cheap Indian in town. For more upscale Indian restaurant try the new Mirchi in the Old Montréal near St-Paul Hotel.
Sacwich is disgusting and overpriced they treat there employees very badly and never pay them the right amount do not eat there or else you will get health problems because of how dirty they are
Where would we be without the sandwich?
There are many reasons for the enduring popularity of the sandwich. Everybody likes sandwiches because they arecasual, easy to eat, the ultimate in portability, pricevalue and are often associated with fun. More than 50% of all lunches consumed away from home are brown bagged.
To the “restaurant operator” they form the backbone of manyluncheon and light eating menus, as well as, offeringsimplicity of product and operation, excellent portioncontrol and good profit margins.
By using their imagination two years ago, Sac-Wich of Laval, Quebec created a signature line of sandwichesof high-perceived value at affordable prices that hasmade their name famous in the specialty food industry throughout the Province of Quebec. Average unit volumes range between $450,000to $600,000 annually.
Theirsandwiches, which accounts for 80% of their sales, are made with fresh natural foods. It all starts with their special ciabatta bun. Topped with a variety of meats, chicken, cheeses, vegetables, complemented by a variety of sauces, spices and herbs. All served hot from a brick oven. It’s difficult to describe the unique flavor until youtaste it… then you know it is spectacular… highlighted by a warn and inviting ambiance.
In introducing the most sophisticated “lifestyle”business techniques, Sac-Wich are attracting many avid entrepreneurs who will be forming syndicated investment groups. Their reasons are simple:
• Multi Unit Regional and National Development
• Low Start-Up Costs
• Excellent Return on Investment
Sac-Wich has recently partnered with Pasta Tutti Giorni and will create one of the most fascinating co-branding food service eateries in Canada.
For the individual entrepreneur, Sac-Wich’screative marketing program highlights a “customer loyalty” program that will assure future franchisees the opportunity to become part of one of the most creative specialty foodconcepts, while at the same time benefit from the association with a firm that provides every conceivable support.
Sac-Wich’s sandwich diversification is unrivaled. The customer receives a descriptive brown bag that allows them to design their own sandwich “what the customer wants the customer gets”.
Sac-Wich is totally focused on obtaining A1 locations. Prime sites at low occupancy charges in both urban and suburban venues where demographics can assure absolute success:
• High-rise office buildings
• Shopping malls
• Universities
• Airports
• Power centers
• Train stations
• Department stores (concessions)
• Industrial parks
• Ski resorts
• Company subsidized cafeterias
With 6 units now operating in the Greater Montreal area and an expansion plan to open 50 new units across Canada by the end of 2011, Sac-Wich have positioned themselves to play a prominent role in the ever growing quick food service industry.
To assist in the implementation of a strategic expansion program, Sac-Wich’s president Michael Geminari has recently announced the appointment of Martin Greenspon, president of M-Four International, North America’s most comprehensive franchise marketing company; John Geminari, a renowned food marketing strategist; Pat Grimaldi, Sac-Wich’s VP of Operations to the company’s board of directors; and, Carmine Di Fruscia, President of Pasta Tutti Giorni, and former VP of Operations for M&M Quebec.
The Earl of Sandwich would sure have been pleased if he were to have had the opportunity to visit Sac-Wich today.