New: The Sparrow

I am pretty sure she was a problem back then for Mile End bar.. We do have plenty of Venue places but if you could see the upstairs at Sparrow its really nice and would be a pretty cool venue place. Quite a step above Green Room in terms of decor..Although I do like Green Room.

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New: The Sparrow

Might be lame but it is in no way their fault... The woman who owns the Violin school next door has started a petition not to allow Sparrow to have a liquor license. She doesn't want the mess from Cigarettes and stuff the day after a venue... Its just stupid because people sit and smoke outside anyways.... It's her that's the problem! otherwise it would not only be a great rest/bar but a cool place for concert venues they had planned for

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Bulldog BBQ

I just got back from a visit to Miami and I was looking for a new restaurant to try..My boyfriend and I decided to go to Bulldogs BBQ on Bicayne Blvd. I had to comment on this restaurant because the food was AMAZING!... The service was even better. I never had such friendly service in Miami. The waiter was quick, smart and super friendly.
There is a reason why Bulldog BBQ was listed as one of the best new BBQ restaurants in America.. As a Canadian I may even go as far as t say North America..
Although I have seen this concept before I was very impressed by everything my partner and I ordered. I also liked the paper towel rack next to the table. As a starter we shared the buffalo chicken wings . I ordered the ribs with a side of mac n cheese. The ribs were perfect! The mac n Cheese made with three different kinds of cheese including a very sharp aged cheddar was out of this world. My partner had the Pulled Brisket Sliders with Sweet potatoe fries. The brisket was soft and lean and marinated in the most delicious juices. One of the best tasting brisket I ever had outside the home... The fries were the best I ever had... I can't wait to go back on my next visit. A+

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Montreal Foodie looking for new suggestions in Miami

Thank you for your help!

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Montreal Foodie looking for new suggestions in Miami

Thank you! Any suggestion for Thai, Greek or Chinese?

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Montreal Foodie looking for new suggestions in Miami

Naoe looks good.. I like that they have Bento
Has anyone tried Timo?

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Montreal Foodie looking for new suggestions in Miami

Thanks for the suggestion! I will definitely try some of your recommendations. I will for sure try Yakko San I think I know where that is. I believe the sign outside says Hiros... Used to be next to a little restaurant called Artichokes. Artichokes was amazing! so sad it closed.

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Montreal Foodie looking for new suggestions in Miami

I know! maybe I should narrow it down... We are a couple in our late 20's looking for fun dinner or lunch places.

3 south beach choices
1 Surf side/ Bal Harbour
2 nights in Aventura area
1 night Las Olas
1 night in Boca after I go to Sample rd flea market

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Montreal Foodie looking for new suggestions in Miami

Is Micheal's as in Michael's Genuine? I heard good things!

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Montreal Foodie looking for new suggestions in Miami

I will be in Aventura for the next two weeks and I am looking for some new restaurants to try. I have a car and know my way around so I am pretty much open to anything between Boca and South beach. Normally when I come down I hit up my same favorite restaurants crammed into 2 week visits. Joes, Prime 112, Carppacios, Cafe Ragazi... Anthony's coal fire, Houston's.. Etc..

This time I don't need fancy I just want want quality. The best of everything! Italian, Middle Eastern, Greek, Chinese, Thai, Sushi, Portuguese chicken, Israeli food , Lebanese .. I am open to all suggestions!

I was told to try Joe Allen and Sardinia for example...

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wedding venue

Both Parisian Laundry and Chateau Vaudreuil both make beautiful weddings.. here are some other nice venues...

Le Windsor
http://www.lewindsor.com/index2.html

Bice
http://bicemontreal.com/

Le Madison
http://www.lemadison.com/home_english.htm

Elmridge country club
http://www.elmridgecc.com/

The Willows
http://www.willowplaceinn.com/

Hillsdale golf course
http://www.hillsdalegolf.com/

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conference facilities outside of Montreal

Chateau Vaudreuil- http://www.chateau-vaudreuil.com/en/meetings.php
quote from the website "Château Vaudreuil specializes in hosting the most successful meetings. With ideal meeting venues and impeccable service, our meeting rooms offer natural lighting, outdoor patio, up-to-date technology and a magnificent view of the Lac des deux Montagnes.

Choose from a variety of all inclusive corporate packages designed to meet your specific needs. Our meeting rooms can accommodate from 5 to 500 people, with a total of 18 000 square feet of mkeeting space"

*I have only been here for weddings.. it's a great place!

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West End

It's my favorite brunch in town! The menu is very large and there is always something for somebody to eat. Potatoes are COSMOS style which are delicious!! Very generous portions of eggs, Bacon/sausage/ and most importantly fruit Now I won't ever knock beauties or bagel etc... or so on.. but try getting that much fruit on your plate anywhere else???

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Montreal -- Where's the great food hiding?

Italian -
LUCCA - delicious food! one of the best Italian restaurants in Montreal
12 rue Dante
Montréal, QC H2S 1J5
(514) 278-6502‎

Le latini:1130, rue Jeanne-Mance corner René-Lévesque
Montreal, Québec, H2Z 1L7

Greek:
Philinos-http://www.philinos.com/
Restaurant Vegera
228 rue Bernard Ouest
514.490.4222

Milos:http://www.milos.ca/

Rumi :http://restaurantrumi.com/
5198 Hutchison, Outremont, QC H2V 4A9
Tel: (514) 490-1999

Lebanese- meat/seafood/fresh fish made to order..
La Sirène de la Mer-114 avenue Dresden Mont-Royal, QC H3P 2B6 - (514) 345-0345

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West End

I know how you feel I just moved to the area myself from mile end..

For Lebanese food: Chase on Monkland is reasonably priced

CHASE
5652 DE MONKLAND AVE, MONTRÉAL, QC H4A 1E4
in between Harvard & D'Oxford

A bit over priced but they have some interesting take out food is Malibu Gourmet http://www.malibugourmet.com/contact.html

Agora on Somerled: great fresh Greek food in a nice atmosphere with reasonable prices

St.Viateur bagel is good for breakfasts and salads

Greek Food: Lezvos on Decarie/Monkland (really close to Monkland Village)
Next door to Lezvos is a wonderful Persian restaurant called Quartier Perse

Breakfast/lunch dinner/ B & M on Summerled http://bmrestaurant.com/

Chalet Bar-B-Q

Not sure if its still good but a few year ago Caveau Szechwan was pretty good American Szechwan.
6000, Monkland
Montreal
514-488-2818

I like the bugers at Ye old Orchard..

Korean
Hwang-Kum Korean

Italian:
Pasta Casareccia
5849, Sherbrooke O
Montreal

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Bento boxes and supplies

I am pretty sure I have seen them at Eden, the Asian grocer in La Cite market.
Besides Eden and Miyamoto you can try the Korean Grocery on St Catherine corner Chomedey. I know it's a Korean store but they do have Japanese products. In the front of the store they have soy bottles, bento boxes, pans, chopsticks etc..

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Lucille's NDG (old O' Bistro location)

Perhaps it's the location that didn't work...A family style diner should not be on Saint Denis in my opinion...

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Lucille's NDG (old O' Bistro location)

On Saint- Denis corner Gilford there is a Pizzaiole restaurant in what looks like an authentic old fashion diner. This kind of set up with actual diner style food is what we are missing in Montreal. I am often in Connecticut and they have the most amazing high end family diners all over New England. Or.... a diner like the famous Buckhead diner in Atlanta.
http://www.buckheadrestaurants.com/diner.html

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authentic mexican

Los Clasicos - 4563 St Laurent

Casademateo
http://www.casademateo.com/

Maria Bonita
5269, ave. Casgrain corner Maguire

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August visit, two dinner recs

Maybe look into Othym it's a very nice BYOW french bistro http://www.othym.com/

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August visit, two dinner recs

I really like Lemeac although I haven't been since they got a new chef.. http://www.restaurantlemeac.com/fr-CA/index.aspx
Pot au feu de saumon à la fleur de sel which is Salmon in a chicken based broth is delicious. Also if 10:00 PM is not too late for you to eat they have an after 10 special for $22 appetizer and Entree.

Montreal has some really fabulous Greek/ Mediterranean cuisine. Philinos http://www.philinos.com/index.html this is one of the better greek restaurants in Montreal. Everything is delicious from the Greek salads, Tzatziki, their pita bread is amazing! they have a variety of spreads on their Pikilia platter which is a great appetizer to share. Known for their lamb chops, grilled chicken, Jumbo shrimps and fresh fish. Make a reservation because sometimes closed for private dinners. They have a lovely terrace you can request!

I also recommend:

LUCCA : fine Italian dining in Little italy
Lucca
12 Dante, Montreal | Tel. 514.278-6502
http://www.montrealfood.com/restos/lucca.html

Sho-dan : SUSHI the specialty rolls are quite unique
http://www.sho-dan.com/

Othym: http://www.othym.com/

http://www.joebeef.ca/ : steak/seafood

Gibbys : One of Montreal top steakhouses http://www.gibbys.com/oldmtl.html located in a 200 yr old old historic building with its original stone wall and wood beams.. elegant and romantic dining.

Le Locale :http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/550587
740 William Street
514.397.7737
http://www.chickadvisor.com/store/le-locale.html

Milos : Greek http://www.milos.ca/

Mythos: Greek http://www.mythos.ca/

Rumi Grill : Persian/ Middle eastern http://www.rumigrill.ca/

Romados : best Portuguese take out in montreal

Jano Restaurant : best for Portuguese chicken/ fish
3883 St Laurent, corner des Pins, Montreal
Phone: 514-849-0646
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/379124
There are so many Portuguese chicken restaurants in Mtl to chose from. We have an over abundance of Portuguese chicken and Greek restaurants.

Ella grill: http://www.hour.ca/food/food.aspx?iIDArticle=3819
Also Greek food...reasonably priced and the food always fresh. During the week they have a special of Salad or Spanikopata and a choice of various fish , Shrimp, chicken, or meat served with rice pilaf and Greek Lima beans for $15-20 / person.

Casa Tapas http://www.casatapas.com/
Spanish tapas

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Sushi?

I would make reservations at any of the below:
I really like Sho-Dan on Metcalf Downtown. The specialty rolls that aren't on the menu are the best! Although not cheap! I do believe it's one of the better known sushi restaurants in Montreal.
http://www.sho-dan.com/

I also really like GINGERS for sushi on Pine and St Laurent... If you go try the sushi dessert its AMAZING!
http://www.zagat.com/Verticals/PropertyDetails.aspx?VID=8&R=103302

Kaizen sushi bar on St Catherine corner Wood Avenue
http://www.kaizen-sushi-bar.com/

Mikasa: http://www.mikasasushibar.ca/

Juni: $$$$$ http://www.juni.ca/

Maiko Sushi on Bernard is VERY GOOD! horrible service always....
http://www.maiko-sushi.com/

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La Louisianne

Thanks for the review! I haven't been to La Louisianne in several years... Glad to hear it's still good. I will have to go back soon!

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Cote St-Luc BBQ

Agora does have very good Greek chicken but I prefer Nostos on L'Acadie for the lemon roasted chicken. The marinade is out of this world! I also really like their fries. When I was in Greece a few years back they put the same kind of fries in my Gyro. Nosto's knows how its done. I like that the restaurant is more spacious then Agora. I always feel like people are eating on top of me at Agora. I also sometimes feel like im sittig in a geriatric centre...

Nostos
ADDRESS: 9530 L'Acadie
PHONE: 388-1981

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Maple Marshmallow and Other Delights: Europea Espace Boutique

Where is it located?

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The Friday Night Dinner Group went for Tapas

http://www.restaurantora.com/

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Mont-Royal Bagel

The bagels are so so.. They are trying to get their name out there because they would like to expand. They are advertising a lot now for it to compete with St Viateur bagel. I think they will start serving breakfast soon. They need to work on the freshness of the other products besides the bagels. I really don't find salads that look like they've just been sitting for a day or two appetizing. Selection of stuff at the TMR location seemed quite limited at the moment. I would only go back in a few months when they are more organized.

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Mont-Royal Bagel

I can confirm that it is the same...

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Salad anyone?

Chez Nicks on Greene Avenue in Westmount also makes nice salads. You can also try foumagerie on Sherbrooke St corner Prince Albert. They make really good salads, sandwiches , soups. Both excellent choices for a great lunch .

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