Mike Cohen Reviews

The Mythik experience: Bell Centre’s exclusive restaurant is a treat before a game or concert

Mythik found in the Bell Centre boasts a "farm to table" à la carte menu, presents Montreal's top-quality local ingredients in chic prepared individual…

Melrose Resto in Little Italy offers a tasty menu and live comedy

In 2012, Melrose Resto, founded by Steve D'Alete and Jimmy Scalia, with Chef Alessandro Gangi, became a culinary and comedy hub in Little Italy,…

Geez Resto Bar Café is a hidden gem for a good burger, beer, music and fun

Musician Dimosthenis James Papadimitrios recommended the hidden gem Geez Resto Bar Café, where co-owner Steve Towell enhances the experience with great burgers, lively ambiance,…

Ferreira Café leads the pack for Montréal en Lumiere straight from Portugal

Every year when the list of culinary participants for Montréal en Lumiere comes out, I scan about the different restaurants and see which new…

Celebrity chefs Yves Lowe and Jeremy Charles set for “Mythik” reunion at Montréal enLumière

There are a lot of interesting storylines for the upcoming 25th edition of Montréal en Lumière (Feb. 22 to March 10), which focuses on…

Boustan’s rapid expansion continues well beyond Quebec; new Lachine flagship restaurant opens

Emad Saad purchased the Boustan restaurant brand in 2017. At the time, only the original spot on downtown Crescent Street and three others existed.…

Bâton Rouge Grillhouse and Bar reopens at Complexe Desjardins with $6.5 million reno

The  Bâton Rouge Grillhouse and Bar at the Complexe Desjardins has long been one of my favorite venues of the venerable chain, especially before…

Deli Planet continues to thrive at Central Station with standup comedy on the side

I recently attended the annual teacher's convention at the Hotel Bonaventure. It was the first time I did so since before the pandemic. At…

Kyo Bar Japonais offers a splendid Izakaya experience

For many years, Kyo Bar Japonais has been on our radar screen to try. We finally made that happen recently and it was everything…

Pizzéria NO.900 returns from the International Pizza Challenge as big winners

On the eve of its 10th anniversary, things are looking very bright for Pizzéria NO.900. With 30 successful franchises, including one that opened in…

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…

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…