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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…
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Mike Cohen & Glenn J. Nashen enjoy a full Eggspectation experience
I have long been a fan of the Eggspectation restaurant chain. A few years ago I met Enzo Renda, who has driven this business globally…
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Mike Cohen returns to the world-famous Schwartz’s Deli
My brother-in-law Rich Lenkov is a Chomedey native who has practiced law in Chicago for the past two decades. When he returns home for a…
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Mike Cohen Discovers Petros Westmount: Outstanding Mediterranean cuisine
It has now been two years since restaurateur Ted Dranias opened Petros Westmount at the corner of St. Catherine Street West and Grosvenor. My family…
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Mike Cohen is in paradise at La Queue de Cheval Steakhouse and Raw Bar
La Queue de Cheval Steakhouse and Raw Bar, located at 1181 Avenue de la Montagne, represents a special place when it comes to writing restaurant…
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A West End Little Oasis: Jardin Iwaki by Glenn J. Nashen
Tadayuki Endo has been a part of the restaurant scene in Montreal for over 30 years, the past six as the owner of The Jardin…
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Alexandra Cohen visits the iconic Ritz-Carlton Montreal for Afternoon Tea
When the Ritz-Carlton Montreal opened in 1912, it became known for its legendary style and impeccable service. The hotel also gained notice as a comfortable…
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Mike Cohen gets filled up at the truly unique Deville Dinerbar
Deville Dinerbar is unlike any diner you’ve been in: a lovechild of whimsical nostalgia and 21st-century spirit. I have been to Deville a number of…
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Mike Cohen explores newest Madisons Restaurant & Bar franchise on Decarie
Madisons Restaurant & Bar has always been one of those dining establishments I have truly appreciated for its well-balanced menu: terrific appetizers, salads, tartares, soups,…
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Mike Cohen goes back to an all-time favorite in P.F. Chang’s
Let me begin by saying what a huge fan I have been of P.F.Chang’s going back well before the iconic global chain first landed in…
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Mike Cohen checks out Vieux-Port Steakhouse’s newly redesigned terrace
The Vieux-Port Steakhouse on St. Paul Street West in Old Montreal has been a year-round favorite of mine for many years. That is particularly the…
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Mike Cohen visits young chefs Karina and Bruno at Forketta Épicerie Gourmet in Rosemount
Karina Awadalla and Bruno Dodaro are a very nice young couple who recently decided to go into business together, opening Forketta Épicerie Gourmet at 3589…
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Mike Cohen checks in to Bar George at Le Mount Stephen on Drummond Street
Mike Yuval and Jack Sofer are the visionaries behind the Tidan Hospitality and Real Estate Group (www.tidan.com), a company they launched and built from the…
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Mike Cohen discovers Italian dining standout Joiea Sociale in Old Montreal
There is a new player on the Old Montreal restaurant scene. Joiea Sociale (645 Wellington Street) opened for business in June 2018 - an authentic…
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Glenn J. Nashen reviews Restaurant Onoir: An eye opening dinner experience
This was no ordinary evening out for dinner. I had heard of Onoir for several years and each time I came up with an excuse…
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A new Italian aroma in Brossard: Tre Sapori
There’s a new Italian aroma spreading across Brossard. Restaurants Tre Sapori has recently launched on Taschereau Boulevard and is sure to be a local hit.…
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Mike Cohen Discovers Souvlaki Bar: a nice choice of menu items and large portions
I recently experienced the Laval Centropolis location of Souvlaki Bar (http://souvlakibar.ca) upon the suggestion of friends who joined us for dinner on a beautiful Saturday…