Mike Cohen gets filled up at the truly unique Deville Dinerbar
Deville Dinerbar is unlike any diner you’ve been in: a lovechild of whimsical nostalgia and 21st-century spirit. I have been to Deville a number of…
Mike Cohen explores newest Madisons Restaurant & Bar franchise on Decarie
Madisons Restaurant & Bar has always been one of those dining establishments I have truly appreciated for its well-balanced menu: terrific appetizers, salads, tartares, soups,…
Mike Cohen goes back to an all-time favorite in P.F. Chang’s
Let me begin by saying what a huge fan I have been of P.F.Chang’s going back well before the iconic global chain first landed in…
Mike Cohen checks out Vieux-Port Steakhouse’s newly redesigned terrace
The Vieux-Port Steakhouse on St. Paul Street West in Old Montreal has been a year-round favorite of mine for many years. That is particularly the…
Mike Cohen visits young chefs Karina and Bruno at Forketta Épicerie Gourmet in Rosemount
Karina Awadalla and Bruno Dodaro are a very nice young couple who recently decided to go into business together, opening Forketta Épicerie Gourmet at 3589…
Mike Cohen checks in to Bar George at Le Mount Stephen on Drummond Street
Mike Yuval and Jack Sofer are the visionaries behind the Tidan Hospitality and Real Estate Group (www.tidan.com), a company they launched and built from the…
Mike Cohen discovers Italian dining standout Joiea Sociale in Old Montreal
There is a new player on the Old Montreal restaurant scene. Joiea Sociale (645 Wellington Street) opened for business in June 2018 - an authentic…
Mike Cohen Discovers Souvlaki Bar: a nice choice of menu items and large portions
I recently experienced the Laval Centropolis location of Souvlaki Bar (http://souvlakibar.ca) upon the suggestion of friends who joined us for dinner on a beautiful Saturday…
Mike Cohen happily returns to Elounda: Mediterranean cuisine at its best
Elounda was established in 2003 by Gary Makris and Haralambos (Bobby) Michailidis. As Bobby told me, he and Gary`s first order of business was to…