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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).…

Mike Cohen introduces you to the new West End Table 51 Restaurant and Bar

When Restaurant Portovino closed its doors on Rue des Jockeys near the former Blue Bonnets Raceway on August 10, 2017, I wondered which dining…

Mike Cohen adds Restaurant Miso to one his downtown choices for Japanese cuisine

Restaurant Miso (www.restaurantmiso.com) has been operating out of the same Ste. Catherine Street location, at the corner of Atwater, for 15 years now. The…

Café Melbourne: Where to Cram for Your Next Exam

Steps away from the bustle of Mont-Royal, there is a hidden gem in the Plateau region and this past December, we found our new…

Mike Cohen Experiences Petros Griffintown as a follow up to Westmount locale

A few weeks ago I experienced Petros Westmount (www.restaurantpetros.ca) at the corner of St. Catherine Street and Grosvenor. Restaurateur Ted Dranias opened the establishment…

Mike Cohen raises a glass to the extraordinary Les 3 Brasseurs Pointe Claire 

For years I have either driven or walked by one of the many 3 Brasseurs franchises in the Montreal area. Last fall I was…

Mike Cohen ventures into the St-Hubert zone in Laval

Prominent Montrealer and star of the big screen, Jay Baruchel, might just be the biggest fan of Les Rôtisseries St-Hubert next to of course…