TheSnowpea's Profile
What does Montreal have to offer? June 30 - July 3
There's an alternate izakaya nearby on Ste-Catherine, called Imadake. It's not in the same style as Kazu, but some of their small plates are quite lovely (like the black cod in miso)
Eastern Townships
There's also those freshly-made doughnuts at Dora's
Beignes Dora
805 Principale
Eastman, QC, J0E 1P0
450-297-2828
Party Venue
Bitoque comes to mind. They have set menus for larger groups as well.
"The Bitoque offers a private room – The Gallery.
The gallery has a maximum capacity of 65 people and a maximum of 2 groups can be seated at the same time if necessary. For the exclusivity of the gallery, the customer must reserve and pay for a minimum of 60 people."
http://bitoque.ca/art-gallery/?lang=en
Mexican empanadas
Yes, let us know where you sourced your empenadas: I'll be wanting to know, since I'm hosting a Mexican Fiesta kinda of bash next month!
Grumman 78 Food Court @ Faubourg
Went yesterday a few ticks after noon. The lineup was not bad AND they are fast at dishing up. Know what you want and be ready to order.
I had the beef ancho taco topped with guacamole, with the cornbread and tomato salad and the green juice. It was taste and while not huge, the portions were enough for me.
My quibble would be the juice, which is served in a plastic bag with a thin straw, was too chunky for the straw and, as we say in French, "ça pognait dans le coude"... and there was no graceful way of drinking it out of the bag sans straw...
Dining suggestions for Sunday & Monday in Montreal
Ooooo great resource! I've now bookmarked it. Thank you!
Korean - 2012 update?
Ah! Thank you.
So yes, they offer great banchan at Shabu Shabu. :) My favourite last time was a wilted greens dish with crumbled tofu that was almost reminiscent of feta. .
Korean - 2012 update?
My father in law loved the various kimchis and small salad sides that they serve at the start, and the shabu2 as well. My FIL loves to cook and he's adventurous, so he really got into it. They don't get a lot of exotic foods up there, but he's willing to try.
My mother in law seemed to enjoy some of the kimchis, and ate some of the veggies in soup... but she has a small appetite and soon declared herself too full to eat another bite. She claims she prefers 'plain food' (raw veggies, meats, broth and noodles are pretty dang plain in my books, but heh).
She totally missed out on those big fat and delicious noodles at the end.
Peychaud's Bitters?
The shipping costs to Canada are MAGNIFICENT, but you can also get it from Cocktail Kingdom in NYC.
https://www.cocktailkingdom.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=BTR_PEYCHARDxx_0148_LRG&CartID=1
You may want to order a variety of bitters, since it looks like the cost is the same for 1 or 2 bottles (I was testing out their shopping cart).
Korean - 2012 update?
I like Shabu Shabu. We took the Northern Ontario part of the family there around Easter, just to rock their little world. I think they actually enjoyed it, and the kimchi and small salad at the start were again varied and excellent.
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/822534
Renting a margarita machine
Thank you for the leads.
KP, I cannot find Easy Vending in the Yellow Pages. Is this a company you know?
Urgent! Warm, cozy, fish-friendly, little bit upscale restaurant needed in Plateau! Ambience a must.
Lawrence? Sparrow?
Renting a margarita machine
Yeah, I have been phoning around, inquiring for a shaved ice machine, a slushie machine or a margarita machine.
All I'm finding are baffled reactions! LOL
Renting a margarita machine
I'm throwing a goofy Tex Mex themed party in June, and I was thinking of serving margaritas, but my little blender is not up for the job of preparing many slushy drinks for large crowd.
I've checked both Celebration and Bravo's websites, and neither seems to have margarita machines for rent.
Let me know if there's anywhere you know in Montreal that has such machines for rent.
Cheers,
Snowpea
Peychaud's Bitters?
Call Douceurs du Marché at Atwater Market to see if they stock any: they do stock Fee Bros, but I am not sure about Peychaud's.
Where can I buy Nestle Quality Street chocolates in Montreal?
Maybe try the Sparkles store on Monkland in NDG? Claire the Candy Lady has a great assortment of sweets and candies, including other British choices.
Finding Farm-Fresh Eggs
Not a clue. We were driving past the farm and I noticed they had a hand-written "OEUFS" sign by the road. It does not seem like their production is very big, and they may not have a license to sell eggs off-site.
Food Events & Festivals in Quebec & Montreal - 2012 Master List
This year's local Empty Bowls fundraiser is being held over two weekends:
Saturday, April 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Unitarian Church of Montreal, 5035 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W.,
Sunday, April 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Congregation Dorshei Emet, 18 Cleve Rd. in Hampstead.
Tickets cost $20 for a handmade ceramic bowl and a serving of soup, bread and fruit. Children under the age of 12 pay $5 (for the meal only).
All proceeds go to local food charities. This year's recipients are the N.D.G. Food Depot, Dorshei Emet Hanukkah Food Basket Fund, Generations Foundation, Multi-Caf and St. Michael's Mission.
Finding Farm-Fresh Eggs
Found some fresh eggs at Quinn Farm while driving around Ile-Perrot. The eggs came from different chicken breeds so they are different colours and sizes. (one of the eggs was blue-green like an Araucana's), I think the cashier mentioned breeds like Silkies, Chantecler, Bantam.
A dozen eggs came in a wee bit under 6$. They didn't have a lot on offer but they were fresh layed today, I was told.
Whole Nutmeg
Spice Station on Monkland and in the Mile-End will assuredly have some.
SIMPLE THINGS DONE WELL
Saturday night, it was a variety of veal offal (sweetbread, tongue, kidney, liver, and what was probably veal bacon???) on mashed potatoes and with a side of spinach at Lawrence. Nothing fancy but amazing flavours.
Openings in 2012
And they succeeded. They've been posting photos on FB, and the Satay Bros even sent them a good luck flower arrangement. Classy all 'round.
Elle & Vire Creme Brulee Professional Dessert Base in Montreal?
Look up Marché Transatlantique's website catalogue. They might have it.
Dishes not listed on the menu at Keung Kee
that is brilliant! I wish more bilingual folks would do that!
Cafe with good quality and unique salads - need to order for a crowd
I've attended parties catered by Joann Wiles ('Food by Chantilly') and her dishes and salads are always absolutely delicious.
Article about her, including a link to her blog. http://www.montrealmirror.com/2010/031110/people.html
She does not update her blog much, but she has a weekly mailing list and you could email her at chantilly (DOT) jw (AT) gmail (DOT) com
QING HUA DUMPLING
Yeah, they said they don't use it, but the few times I ate there, I got a massive headache each time afterwards. I enjoyed my meals, but the headaches drove me off for good.
Popovers - what do you like to put in yours?
I either drizzle maple syrup in them, but it's messy, or put in a spoonful of homemade plum jam. It's like having Pączki.
What to do with too dry cake?
Cut up on cubes and incorporate in a cheesecake. There's a café near my job where they have a carrot cake cheesecake like that. It's brilliant.
