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Where to buy 70% or more hot chocolate mix
Thanks for the idea! There's a Bulk Barn not too far from me and they may have what I'm looking for.
Where to buy 70% or more hot chocolate mix
Yes, I am - thanks for correcting me! I'll adjust the title, if I can.
Where to buy 70% or more hot chocolate mix
Any recommendations for where to buy 70% (or higher) hot chocolate mix? I don't need anything fancy as it's not for a gift.
Cheap Eats in Las Vegas?
Sorry you had a bad experience! The two times we ate there, we both had pasta dishes and they were fine.
Cheap Eats in Las Vegas?
I would recommend Le Provencal in the Paris hotel. The dishes are mostly Italian, not French, and I've been there with a vegetarian with no problem. The food is certainly decent, the portions are large (as in take home half of the plate large), and the prices must have been reasonable. Just be aware that they have singing waiters so there will be some loudish music/singing at some point during your meal, but I certainly didn't mind. Not sure the foodies are going to be super impressed, but for a filling meal, it fits the bill.
Looking for fresh NY-style bagel in Montreal
Well, I don't know that I'd agree that they aren't "tremendously" different but I do appreciate that many people find Montreal bagels fantastic, even people outside of Montreal! However, I wouldn't mind having a great New York bagel in Montreal as well. I'm guessing I won't find what I'm looking for, though.
Looking for fresh NY-style bagel in Montreal
Yes, I know, I know, why am I looking for fluffy bagels if I live in Montreal, and the answer is that I'm not from Montreal. The sweeter, thinner bagels just aren't my kind of thing and after having lived in NYC for a few years, I truly crave the puffy goodness of those bagels.
I did a search here and found a number of posts talking about the differences between the two styles but not really anything about where I might buy fresh NY-style bagels (no, a bag from the supermarket fridge is not the same thing at all).
Yes, I know the Tim's on the corner sells half-decent bagels but I wondered if there were any of a better quality.
Buy clotted cream in Montreal?
I tried doing a search for both clotted cream and Devonshire cream on this board but only found mentions of places in Montreal to have high tea/afternoon tea. I'm looking for a store that sells clotted cream, preferably imported from the UK (not sure where else it would come from, of course!). I remember having some during a company event at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel and I wonder if they sell it there.
Product search - butter pot/beurrier
Well, I just meant as opposed to a beurrier that was 4-5 inches across, which seems to be more for use as a butter dish, i.e. that's how you normally store your butter. What I'm looking for are the ones my mother would use for a nicer dinner party, and I think she currently puts out one butter pot per two people (since I only gave her four originally).
Product search - butter pot/beurrier
Last year or the year before, I bought four individual-sized butter pots for my mother for Xmas and now I can't find them again to buy more. I'm looking for round, white, ceramic pots, probably about 2.5 - 3 inches across. I've been to Le Soupier (sp?) across from the Faubourg Ste-Catherine and a new place on de Maisonneuve and Peel (I think) and had no luck. Any advice?
Good place for lunch Union Square/Nob Hill?
I've never heard of Canteen! I used to live at Bush and Mason years ago but maybe it was before its time. Brunch might be good since this will be a Saturday lunch. Thanks!
Good place for lunch Union Square/Nob Hill?
Thanks, Robert. I had scrolled through the past week or so first but hadn't thought of using the "search" function. Much appreciated.
Good place for lunch Union Square/Nob Hill?
I will be in SF for Labor Day weekend and would like to know of any good places for lunch (reasonably-priced, if possible) in the Union Square/Nob Hill area. I know it's very touristy but there must be some places the locals can recommend. Thanks!
Le Grenier de Notre-Dame (veg resto in 5th) - sort of long
My boyfriend (vegetarian) and I (not) were in Paris during the first week of May and we were staying in a small B&B in the 5th on Rue des Grands Degres. We weren't sure if we were going to have a difficult time finding places with vegetarian options in Paris (we were occasionally stymied in certain areas but for the most part it wasn't a big problem), but we were thrilled when, by chance, we came across Le Grenier de Notre-Dame, at 18 rue de la Bûcherie (basically just south of Notre Dame Cathedral on the Left Bank).
It looks like a tiny place and when you walk in you only see about 6 tables, but upstairs they have a lot more seating. We happened by on Wednesday night (May 2) and decided to try it out as they had tables available, probably around 7:30pm. The menu is basically vegetarian and there were probably some vegan options, but we weren't really looking for that, though I notice now on their website (www.legrenierdenotredame.net) that at least one of their main dishes has fish.
We started with some healthy blender drinks, which I don't see on the online menu. I got something with ginger and carrot (I think), which turned out to be too gingery for me to enjoy, while he got something with celery and tomato, which he loved.
For the main dish, I decided to be adventurous (for someone who isn't very familiar with vegetarian protein options) and got the couscous with seitan (wheat gluten?) brochette, which was pretty good. There was a ton of food on the plate and I definitely couldn't finish everything. He got the cassoulet and was very happy with it. We were very full and decided not to get dessert.
My boyfriend was so pleased with the food, and the healthy blended drink (which he said was so good for him that it probably added seven years onto his lifespan), that he wanted to eat there again, so we returned on Saturday night. We hadn't made a reservation and there wasn't a table available when we arrived, but they said one would open in about five minutes, so we waited. Again we ate downstairs in the smaller area. We started with the blended drinks again but this time I ordered the banana, strawberry, and orange and it was delicious, while he got the same one as before. For dinner, I went the "familiar" route with the fried pasta with cheese and garlic and enjoyed it quite a bit. He ordered the Protein Special and we were both astounded by the amount of food he received. I don't think he finished it but made a valiant attempt! As far as I remember, he thought it was very good. We decided to go for dessert this time (as it was our last night in Paris) and ordered mousses: he got the one with caramel (not on the online menu) and had the basic chocolate. We agreed that they were fairly ordinary. I recommend finding dessert elsewhere in the area.
Vegetarian in Paris?
Your question is very timely! My boyfriend (vegetarian) and I (not) were just in Paris during the first week of May and we were also staying in the 5th. I was just coming to the site to post a review of a great veg place that we found right around the corner from our hotel! It's called Le Grenier de Notre-Dame and I will use that name for the title of my post.
ISO: bistro, tartare, BYOB?
I would recommend Au Petit Resto. They have recently changed location, however, and I'm not sure where they are now, but they used to be just off of Le Plateau area (I believe they have a website). They have cheval tartare that my husband has ordered, though he's not a big enough fan to get it every time we go.
Paris for non-drinkers?
I'm very glad to have seen this question, all the positive responses, and the final update! I don't drink, or very rarely, and will be in Paris next week (!!). I do not intend to have wine if I don't feel like it but wondered how that would be accepted, and now I need not worry.
Good, casual, cheap, atmosphere...for tonight!
If you don't mind potentially waiting to get in (and you said a few friends, so I'm assuming you're a party of 4), I suggest Petit Alep. Fantastic food, great prices. I don't know how much atmosphere there is, but it's definitely casual and small.
Paris on May 1 - will everything be closed?
Thanks, at least there'll be something pretty to look at while we are wandering around trying to find a place to eat!
Paris on May 1 - will everything be closed?
When I booked my spring trip to Paris, I hadn't thought ahead to check the European holiday calendar and will be there on May 1 (Labor Day). I am a bit worried that nearly everything will be closed, including places to eat (besides McDonald's, etc.). Can anyone tell me if that's how it is?
Vegetarian at Sensing in Paris?
I'm not sure on which site I saw that, but I just found this:
http://www.bestrestaurantsparis.com/restaurant-paris/detail/sensing.html
The parts of the menu listed (I'm assuming it's not the full menu) are only in French.
Vegetarian at Sensing in Paris?
Does anyone know if a new place called Sensing has a menu online? I saw one mention on a French site that they have veg options but that's all I could find.
Places to buy gourmet mustards in Montreal?
Thanks, eat2much! I went to the market on Friday, got the raisin mustard, and bought a few other things. I'm sure my friend has NEVER had mustard like this!
Fav. BYOW restaurants? What're the best in the city?
It might have been suggested in the previous thread but our fave is Au Petit Resto on rue Mentana. Fantastic food, amazing service, no pretentions.
Places to buy gourmet mustards in Montreal?
A friend of mine recently told me he's gotten into what I will call gourmet mustards, for lack of a better name. I'd love to buy him some, especially if there are any local to Quebec/Montreal, and send them to him, but I am no mustard lover myself, so any suggestions? Names of stores or of actual mustards would be appreciated.
