Mike Cohen Reviews

Mike Cohen goes back to iconic Thursday’s Bistro on Crescent Street

Thursday's has been a Montreal institution on Crescent Street since 1973. The brainchild of Bernard Ragueneau and his former partner Sonny Lindy, it was…

Mike Cohen dines at the Windmill Heights Golf & Country Club

If you are looking for a gorgeous backdrop and a pure country atmosphere for dinner one summer weekend evening, the Windmill Heights Golf &…

Mike Cohen experiences the newest RYU Sushi restaurant on Peel Street

From the moment my wife and I first experienced RYU Sushi last winter, we were hooked on this place. For several months we dined…

Mike Cohen drops by the iconic Chez Ma Tante in Montreal North

Over the past 20 years I have spent a lot of time in Montreal North thanks to my day job with the English Montreal…

Mike Cohen experiences the new Petros Taverna Laurier location

In case you have not noticed, I am a huge fan of the growing Petros Taverna family of dining establishments in the Montreal area.…

Mike Cohen enjoys a great meal at the bar of iconic Old Montreal’s Bonaparte Restaurant

En route to the Centaur Theatre in Old Montreal recently, I followed the practice of so many people and made a reservation next door…

Mike Cohen finds out that Poutineville goes beyond its signature dish with great burgers, sandwiches and more

Let me begin by telling you that all of my life I resisted the temptation of poutine. The Quebec, creation of French fries and…

Mike Cohen samples the creative rolls at trendy Saint Sushi in Westmount

For years friends had been telling me about a restaurant on Duluth Street called Saint Sushi, the place where sushi rolls were named after…

Mike Cohen finds out why Restaurant Molivos has such a loyal clientele

For nearly four decades Restaurant Molivos has delighted Montrealers with fine food, specializing in Greek, grill, Mediterranean and seafood cuisine. George Kaklamanos started it…

Mike Cohen enjoys the Omakase experience at RYU Westmount

I have been a big fan of Japanese cuisine for many years now. But it was only upon dining at the absolutely fabulous RYU…

Mike Cohen joins the growing list of Korean BBQ fans at Restaurant Mon Ami

For a few years now I have been driving by various Restaurant Mon Ami locations, wondering what was behind the doors. I knew they…

Mike Cohen goes kosher at the new Benny et Fils on Queen Mary

Do you remember the kosher restaurant Chez Benny? It was a mainstay since 1991 on Queen Mary Road, owned by Benny Cohen (no relation).…