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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…
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Mike Cohen happily returns to Elounda: Mediterranean cuisine at its best
Elounda was established in 2003 by Gary Makris and Haralambos (Bobby) Michailidis. As Bobby told me, he and Gary`s first order of business was to…
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Mike Cohen returns to an old favorite for chicken and ribs: The Bar-B Barn
Growing up, The Bar-B Barn was always a favorite restaurant for my family. As such, we would frequently dine or take out from the downtown…
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Mike Cohen takes a trip to Brit & Chips and enjoys some maple syrup batter
For years I have driven by the three Montreal locations of Brit & Chips (www.britandchips.com), curious about the experience but never venturing inside. When I…
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Mike Cohen lands at The Montreal Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel Bijou Resto | Bar
The Montreal Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel opened back in 2009. I have made many trips back and forth to Pierre Elliott Trudeau International in Dorval…
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Mike Cohen rediscovers Mikes Restaurants as iconic franchise celebrates more than 50 years of pizza, subs and more
I must confess that it had been a few years since I dined at a Mikes Restaurant. But after going to a few movies at…
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Glenn J. Nashen: Authentic Pizza & Vino at Sapori di Napoli
“It’s like having dinner in the basement of a St. Leonard triplex. Not fancy. Nothing trendy. Just good authentic homemade Italian food.” That’s how Guido…
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Glenn J. Nashen: Welcome home at Bistro Amerigo
Momma's kitchen table might seat more guests than you can fit into Bistro Amerigo but that makes this small, comfy Italian restaurant an even more…
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Mike Cohen reviews the Firegrill Restaurants: Downtown and St. Laurent locations going strong
It has been almost 20 years since the Theo family opened their first Firegrill Restaurant in the same St. Laurent complex which houses the Cinemas…
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Mike Cohen steps inside the 40 Westt Steakhouse & Bar
There are a lot of good restaurants on the West Island of Montreal. But since it first opened in 2002, 40 Westt Steakhouse & Bar…
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Glenn J. Nashen explores a unique Greek Restaurant in Monkland Village
There are many wonderful Greek restaurants in Montreal so finding one as unique as Olive et Citron, on Monkland Avenue in NDG, was more than…
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Mike Cohen Reviews Bâton Rouge: chicken, baby back ribs, steaks and craveable appetizers
Let me say from the start that I have been a huge fan of the Bâton Rouge Steakhouse & Bar Restaurant chain (batonrouge.ca) since the…
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Mike Cohen Reviews: Poissonnerie & Restaurant Rayan serves up sensational seafood
It has been 12 years since Poissonnerie & Restaurant Rayan opened its first location in Rosemount. There are now four locations and counting: 4528 rue…
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Derek Collie Reviews: Tchang Kiang by Yangtze Restaurant builds a new tradition in NDG
On December 4, 2011 an unfortunate fire forced the permanent closure of the landmark Yangtze Chinese Restaurant on Van Horne Avenue. But owners Marco and…
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Glenn J . Nashen Reviews: Brunch or lunch: Always ready at Ben & Florentine
Since 2009, B & F restaurants have been rolling out across Quebec and other parts of Canada. In May they will open their 49th location…
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Ristorante Atrio at à Embassy Suites by Hilton Montreal
I have always loved the Embassy Suites brand, but when Stewart handed me a menu I was impressed with the selection. Located across the street…
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Grillys9305 in St. Léonard is an excellent choice for family dining
I often drive down Lacordaire Boulevard in St. Léonard for business. The large Scores Restaurant on that strip was always a big favorite of mine.…