Yup. And offer Alain a glass of wine if what you bring is decent ;)

It's not the same Pref as the Marché de l'Ouest.

I've been shopping there for almost 30 years and through two owners...no issues, and literally am on the phone with the owner as I type this. Always fresh, never frozen.

Call Mike at Boucherie La Preference on Dollard St. in Lasalle. He always has tons of wings, and depending on what bulk means to you, you might get a better price than what he shows.

Olive et Gourmando FTW!

Restaurant des Jardiniers is exactly the place the others are thinking of (not Coq & Cie or whatever). It's a nondescript little place just past Coq & Cie on the same side.

I've eaten there many times, and the chicken there is second only to Chalet, and is actually cheaper as well. This place is always packed at eating times...prepare for it.

Chalet is king though ;)

The PC Beer and Chipotle is by far the best tasting BBQ sauce available anywhere around here.

Bought 3 yesterday, $11.00 each or so. Marked as grade A, and all good!

Thanks!

Medusa, 1224, rue Drummond. Always a good bet actually.

It's a short drive outside Old Quebec, but Auberge Baker could be an option...

Believe it or not, the best fish n chips I've had here is at a tiny, kinda ugly looking local mini diner in Lasalle on Centrale near 1st Ave calle Tornade. All fresh, including the fries. Two giant, not oily whatsoever filets with fries and tartare for $13 tx. incl.

Worth the trip actually.

Frutta Si in Lasalle usually carries them...I've seen them a few times. They're in packages of 4 or 6 if I'm not mistaken.

I know it's too late, but L'Estaminet in Riviere du Loup would have been a great stop.

Frutta Si for real. Great meat there now (as opposed to in the distant past)

Restaurant La Diva is on Rene Levesque in front of the Radio Canada building. Great home style Italian food, can easily handle your crowd as a friend of mine had his wedding reception there and it was great. It might fit your bill perfectly :)

La Diva

1273, boul. René-Lévesque E (corner Montcalm)
Montreal, QC, H2L 2L8
(514) 523-3470...ask for Marco. He'll take very good care of you :)

TOTALLY disappointing ad terribly expensive for what you get.

Yesterday (Sunday) they had their "special" paella and it looked good. I also saw them filling up a takeout container with a good portion, so we figured it was a go.

I got a small plate of very average rice with 2 shrimp, 5 small round slices of chorizo and a small chicken thigh for $8.50. My friend got the smallest smoked meat sandwich I've ever seen (maybe an inch of meat on tiny bread)...she paid for the meal and when I asked how much it all cost she said, "Don't ask."

Definitely a no-return spot.

THIS THIS THIS THIS.

Unbelievable place both foodwise and environment. The chocolatines are legendary, as are the almandines. Hazelnut/dark chocolate cake...too much win to list.

You have to go :)

Exactly this.

Ashton for the poutine...Mini avec saucisses!

Call Boucherie Chez Vito on Fairmount...514-277-1981. They'll most likely make them for you if you ask.

I stocked up on the sample cases that were on sale a few weeks ago, though winter hibernation has basically depleted my supplies. The cases included Maudite, Trois Pistoles, Blonde de Chambly and Eau Benite.

Any suggestions on a reliable source at a good price?

Agreed here as well concerning Chez Vito. If you weren't blown away, you were DIW.

So finally, we decided to forgo ant culinary experience in Toronto and ate at Popeye's chicken while walking down to our venue.

After the show, we did end up at Betty's and had beer and burgers and onion rings...cool place (for Toronto... ;) ).

Checked out the places mentioned and it looks like C'ect What is gonna be the winner.

I'll follow up after I get back.

Thanks!

Sound Academy, and we're staying right near the Eaton Center, so anywhere in between will be considered :)

Ah! I should mention that I'm coming in from Montreal, and am a regular on our board. I'm not looking at all for a huge gastronomic experience...more of a good pub grub run with some good beer if possible.

Thanks for the suggestions...we planned to go to Mill St. but it's closed for renovations until at least next week. Hence this post :)

It's in the same mall as a GIANT Sami Fruits as well. I don't really go over there that much though.

I can help you with LAsalle.

Frutta Si on Shevchenko corner Jean Brillon has all you're looking for in a PA style vibe. Fruits and veggies are cheap, though must be consumed relatively soon after purchase. The meat has gotten infinitely better over the last few years, and pork abounds. The cheese and deli selection is pretty darn good as well.

Fruiterie Dollard is great as well, same as above without the butcher.

For a real butcher, La Preference on Dollard is fantastic, and the owners are great. Whatever you need they will have for you at great prices.

Let me know if you have any other questions!

Coming in to town tomorrow night and need good pub eats for supper. We're walking to a nearby music venue afterwards, which is why we've chosen the district.

Can anyone suggest anything?

Thanks in advance!

Grace ginger beer has become my go-to actually. It's REALLY spicy though (in a great way).

Available in all ethnic food shops.

I've been to La Medusa on Drummond below St. Catherine a few times recently.

GREAT food and service, nice place, a separate room for parties.