A return to Duc de Lorraine: Montreal’s iconic French Bistro, Bakery, Pastry Shop and caterer
Although it has been around since 1952, I only experienced the magnificent Duc de Lorraine for the very first time two years ago. Needless to…
Milestones has arrived in Quebec with the new Fairview Pointe-Claire location
We have been touting the much-anticipated arrival of Milestones Restaurants, a leading Canadian restaurant chain, to Quebec for a few years now. Well, thanks to…
The newly opened Hogar Steakhouse in Westmount effortlessly blends the rich heritage of Mexico
Hogar is a new steakhouse in Westmount with Mexican influence which is quickly attracting a following for lunch and dinner. The place opened last summer.…
From a great raw bar to a top-notch menu Lucille’s Oyster Dive offers a great dining experience
Lucille’s Oyster Dive opened its first location on Monkland Avenue in NDG back in 2009. For reasons I cannot properly explain, it took me 14…
Le Burger Week 2023: BBurger, Patty Slaps, and Centre Philou represent a nice collection
Each September I look forward to Le Burger Week (www.leburgerweek.com) for the opportunity to discover something new. Le Burger Week […]
Rôtisserie St-Hubert dining room returns to Côte des Neiges after a four-year absence
As readers of my restaurant stories know very well, the Rôtisserie St-Hubert chain has always been high on my list of dining experiences. My “go-to”…
Lafleur Restaurants unveil beautifully renovated location and plans for expansion
Who does not love a treat at Lafleur Restaurants? But how did this popular fast food chain begin? Who are the owners? What are the…
Lavender Grill and Lounge adds some definite flavor and color to the Byward Market
Lavender Grill and Lounge opened in the Byward Market in the summer of 2022, the vision of owner Reza Khakbaz. Lavender, of course, is a…
Pierrefonds native Christopher Michaud is proud of his Marzitelli Restaurant in Ottawa
When I first started visiting Ottawa on a semi-regular basis a few years ago, filing restaurant stories, a former colleague […]