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Mike Cohen savors a first-class meal at the venerable Gibbys Steakhouse
There are restaurants in Montreal which merit being compared to a “unique dining experience” and Gibbys certainly qualifies for that category. In 1969 Gilbert (Gibby)…
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Mike Cohen marvels at the new concept NDG restaurant Ai Dumpling
For the past year, I kept noticing this small storefront with the name “Ai Dumpling” on the awning. I kept promising myself I would go…
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Mike Cohen experiences the sushi magic at Restaurant Sho-dan
One of the truly wonderful things about writing about restaurants is stepping inside a place you have seen and heard about for many years, yet…
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Mike Cohen and friends have a blast at Jukebox Burgers & Bar Laitier in DDO
After dining at Jukebox Burgers & Bar Laitier in Dollard des Ormeaux for the first time, I asked myself why I had waited so long…
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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 a…
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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 & Country…
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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 exclusively…
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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 School…
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Glenn J. Nashen discovers a New Greek influence in Lower Westmount
What makes a new restaurant stand out from the crowd? Is it excellent food? Maybe outstanding service? Could it be an attractive and comfortable venue?…
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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. Owner…
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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 at…
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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 cheese…
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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 celebrities.…
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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 all…
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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 Westmount…
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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 served…
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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). When…
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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 establishment…
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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 building…
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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 go-to…
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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 in…
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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 invited…
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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 me.…
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Mike Cohen and Glenn J. Nashen wax nostalgic with a great meal at Nickels Deli
Nickels Deli has been serving customers since 1990. The chain was originally owned by singer Céline Dion and the Mammas brothers, Lawrence and Peter. The…