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As Restaurant Sho-dan prepares to reopen for diners its take-out and delivery service aims to please

June 21, 2020
As Restaurant Sho-dan prepares to reopen for diners its take-out and delivery service aims to please

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in mid-March, Restaurant Sho-dan on Metcalfe Street closed its doors like others in the industry. Now this place is traditionally packed for lunch and dinner during regular operating hours, so for charismatic owner Chinh Pham (best known as Romeo), it was a bitter pill to swallow.

Restaurant Kitchen73 experiments with carryout service at their Dollard-des-Ormeaux location

May 23, 2020
Restaurant Kitchen73 experiments with carryout service at their Dollard-des-Ormeaux location

I had the opportunity to review Kitchen73 on 45A, Boulevard Brunswick, H9B 1P7 in Dollard-des-Ormeaux. (https://kitchen73.ca) They are located across from Cinémas Guzzo des Sources on Boulevard Brunswick. I elected to go in person for carryout.

The service was quick and professional. It did not take long to prepare my meal. The staff is well equipped to handle the current pandemic situation. Dino Semeraro, the co-owner of the Dollard-des-Ormeaux location, explained to me that they are keeping the two-meter distance rule by having a long table between the staff and the client when they are served their orders. The staff is taking every precaution and dressed to code with gloves and masks to help stop any transfer of COVID-19.

Ryú Sushi introduces a top-notch and safe take-out and delivery service: first we report on Peel Street

May 5, 2020
Ryú Sushi introduces a top-notch and safe take-out and delivery service: first we report on Peel Street

For the past few weeks, my family and I have gone through some major sushi withdrawal. So we were delighted to hear that Ryú Sushi (www.ryusushi.ca) had reopened its Peel and Westmount locations for take-out and delivery.

Ryú (Japanese for Dragon) is known throughout Montreal for its fresh ingredients and a unique philosophy of respect for the environment and one another. The place specializes in high-end sustainable sushi.

Peel is open from Tuesday to Saturday whereas Westmount is open from Thursday to Monday, both with different menus. We decided to order from Peel first; Westmount is penciled in for next week.

First a little bit about the precautions they are taking during this COVID-19 pandemic.

Mike Cohen stops by new Carrefour Laval food court sensation New York Fries

March 21, 2020
Mike Cohen stops by new Carrefour Laval food court sensation New York Fries

There are many reasons why like to shop at Carrefour Laval. The food court, for one, ranks as one of the best in Quebec as far as I am concerned.

I recently dropped by for a bite en route to a meeting and I came across the newest addition to the food court: New York Fries. It is a simple kiosk featuring hot dogs, French fries and poutine, but judging from the lineup it appears to have caught the fancy of passersby.

Mike Cohen skates over to Taverne 1909 signé St-Hubert at Place Bell for a “fun” meal

February 24, 2020
Mike Cohen skates over to Taverne 1909 signé St-Hubert at Place Bell for a “fun” meal

When I found out recently that the two Taverne 1909 signé St-Hubert restaurants at Place Bell and the downtown Bell Centre had come under the “wing” of St-Hubert I made it a priority to experience it with a friend. We did just that before a Rocket game and it was an experience I hope to replicate downtown.

Mike Cohen and family enjoy a superb dining experience at La Sirène de la Mer

February 1, 2020
Mike Cohen and family enjoy a superb dining experience at La Sirène de la Mer

Joseph Cheaib was 10 years old when he first arrived in Montreal with his family from Lebanon. One of nine children, it became clear pretty quickly that his career path would end up involving the food industry.

It was the Cheaib family who started the hugely successful ethnic food retailer Marché Adonis. From a small store on Faillon Street, it has grown to become a powerhouse chain across Quebec and Ontario. In 2011 it was purchased by supermarket giant Metro.

Mike Cohen gets a tasting at Le Cathcart Restaurants and Biergarten

January 19, 2020
Mike Cohen gets a tasting at Le Cathcart Restaurants and Biergarten

Montrealers are starting to get spoiled vis-à-vis the food court experience.

First came TimeOut Market Montreal at Eaton Centre, featuring 16 eateries, three full bars, a cooking school, a demo kitchen and a shop brimming with goods and local artisans.

Now comes Le Cathcart Restaurants and Biergarten, a $1 billion investment from Ivanhoé Cambridge.

I was invited to both openings and to say I was impressed is an understatement.

Mike Cohen reports on La Queue de Cheval Steakhouse and Raw Bar & its imminent Toronto expansion

December 28, 2019
Mike Cohen reports on La Queue de Cheval Steakhouse and Raw Bar & its imminent Toronto expansion

As La Queue de Cheval Steakhouse and Raw Bar located at 1181 Avenue de la Montagne, marks 21 years in business, owner Peter Morentzos has some exciting news to announce.

In early 2020, the Q will open up in Toronto at 224 King Street in the base of a glitzy condo building. Morentzos will tell me more soon so stay tuned to this space, but the prime location is right next to the Royal Alexandra Theatre in the very heart of Toronto’s entertainment district.

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