Mike Cohen Reviews

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…

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…

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 continues across Canada through…

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…

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…

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…

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 from The Suburban Newspaper…

Al’s Diner stands the test of time in Ottawa, noted  for its all-day breakfast

My friend Jack has been telling me about Al’s Diner in Ottawa for some time now, a popular spot on Clyde Street that serves…

The corner of Clark and Bernard in Montreal’s Mile End District is indeed a happening place.

I recently passed by, first to see the trendy new Café Alphabet Montréal. Eyeing Bernie Beigne across the street, a spot that I was…

Newly renovated Terrasse Nelligan offers a cool summer vibe in Old Montreal

Hotel Nelligan is one of the more elegant properties in Old Montreal. While I have been there on a number of occasions over the…

Pub Burgundy Lion provides a unique twist on British cuisine and some fine whiskey

A few months ago I wrote a story about Pub Burgundy Lion, a traditional British pub with a modern lounge bar that offers a…

The iconic Lester’s Deli continues to thrive under Billy Berenholc’s leadership

I have known Billy Berenholc for many years, yet it was only recently that I finally walked inside his iconic Lester’s Deli on Bernard…