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Rib ‘N Reef’s Peter Katsoudas marks his 70th birthday in style
Bâton Rouge Grillhouse & Bar celebrates 30 years with rebranding and franchise renos
Finally some good news for Montrealers on the smoked meat front via Dizz's Bagel and Deli
Joséphine on Rue St. Denis offers fish, seafood and other options of exceptional quality
La Pizza Week features 26 Montreal restaurants: my choices are Pizzéria No. 900 and Dunn’s Famous Decarie

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The iconic Zak’s Diner opens its fifth location in the trendy Westboro Village area of Ottawa
Readers of my stories on Ottawa will be very familiar with the fact Zak’s Diner has become a true “go-to” stop in the Nation’s capital. Established in 1986 by John Borsten and some partners, one of whom had a son named Zak, there are now five separate locations for this ’50s-themed eatery: the happening Byward Market, Elgin Street, Carleton Place, Kanata and now the Westboro Village area at the spot that previously housed the once popular Savoy Brasserie.
Zak’s serves up the classic diner experience at four Ottawa locations
Zak’s Diner was established in 1986 by John Borsten and some partners, one of whom had a son named Zak, there are four locations for this ’50s-themed eatery.
Métropolitain Brasserie in Ottawa serves up appetizing lunch, dinner and weekend brunch
Métropolitain Brasserie is home to Ottawa’s largest raw bar. Open seven days a week, serving lunch, dinner and brunch on weekends, we had a wonderful summer Saturday evening dinner on their spacious patio.
The iconic Al’s Steakhouse is still thriving more than five decades after it opened
Montreal is known for some iconic steakhouses, such as Moishes (soon to reopen), Rib ‘N Reef and Gibbys. On my most recent trip to Ottawa, I got to experience the legendary Al’s Steakhouse.
For some of the best Japanese cuisine in Ottawa, Shinka Sushi Bar fits the bill
Shinka Sushi Bar (previously known as New Generation Sushi) is located on Laurier Avenue West near Elgin. It has been around since 2004. When the COVID-19 pandemic, it pivoted exclusively to take-out and delivery. Their clientele responded in strong numbers so they have stuck to this format. A second location will open later this year at a location to be determined.

Reviews by Mike Cohen

Rib ‘N Reef’s Peter Katsoudas marks his 70th birthday in style
There are a select few standout steakhouses in Montreal, but the one that should be regarded as a model of consistency and continued excellence belongs to Rib ‘N Reef on Decarie Boulevard under the ownership of Peter Katsoudas.
Bâton Rouge Grillhouse & Bar celebrates 30 years with rebranding and franchise renos
Founded here in Montreal in 1992, Bâton Rouge Grillhouse & Bar has grown to serve up quality, fire-grilled food in 28 locations in Quebec, Ontario, and Nova Scotia. The franchise on Decarie has always been my “go-to” spot for this chain since it opened two decades ago.
Joséphine on Rue St. Denis offers fish, seafood and other options of exceptional quality
It has been five years now since Jason-Neil Tremblay and Cathy Deschambault, opened Joséphine, a fish and seafood restaurant located in the heart of Le Plateau Mont-Royal at the corner of St. Denis and Duluth.
La Pizza Week features 26 Montreal restaurants: my choices are Pizzéria No. 900 and Dunn’s Famous Decarie
As a foodie, I just love what Na’eem Adam and Thierry Rassam of People Mover Technologies have done the last few years with festivals focusing on burgers, poutine and most recently pizza. We are now in the midst of the third edition of La Pizza Week, marked across Canada, through May 14.
Le Molière par Mousso at Studio-Cabaret / Espace St-Denis is a new Montreal hotspot
A few months ago I received a tantalizing press release about a new restaurant that was about to open on trendy St. Denis Street called Le Molière par Mousso. “We’ll invite you for a tasting once we are truly up and running,” I was promised.

Reviews by Glenn J. Nashen

Glenn J. Nashen: Peruvian-Italian Night Out Review of Restaurant Les Deux Fours
Peruvian-Italian restaurant, Les Deux Fours, in the Villeray—Saint-Michel—Parc-Extension borough, my curiosity peaked and I jumped on the opportunity.
Glenn J. Nashen’s Five Alarm Culinary Adventure at Sushi Taxi
Not even a major shutdown of Notre Dame Street in Little Burgundy could keep us away from a gastronomic luxury take-out of sushi and Asian fusion at Sushi Taxi. No exaggeration! The fire department literally closed down the street for an emergency. However, the conscientious staff called to say, ‘stand by’. As soon as the ‘all clear’ sounded we headed into the bistro-chique locale.
Glenn J. Nashen orders a birthday celebration from ChuChai
My wife Judy and I have been fans of ChuChai on St. Denis since it opened back in 1997. Indeed, I had been a regular at its predecessor eatery, Chao Phraya, which was around for nearly a decade before it transitioned into its present namesake.
Glenn J. Nashen grabs a kosher slice at PizzaPita Prime
PizzaPita has been going strong in the Snowdon area for more than 30 years. With their recent move across Decarie Boulevard to the former Pizza Hut location in front of Decarie Square, at the corner of Decarie and Vezina, they have a prime spot to garner the attention of thousands of commuters, shoppers and locals each and every day. Hence they’ve rebranded PizzaPita to PizzaPita Prime.
The Nashen family falls in “LOV” with first dine-in experience since restaurants reopened
Our first restaurant outing since the pandemic was to Cuisine Botanique LOV in Laval’s trendy Centropolis. While apprehensive about returning to dining out, any tension quickly dissipated as we approached the modern eatery along the wide, car-free boulevard. There we found an airy and very inviting terrasse. We were greeted by the friendly staff who showed us to our outdoor table set-back from other dinner guests.

Reviews by Tony Medeiros

Athena Pizzeria restaurant, a great new find on West Island
Every neighborhood has a cozy dependable pizzeria in Montreal. The West Island has a handful of great pizzerias. I discovered Athena Pizzeria in Pierrefonds-Roxboro close to Boulevard Sources. This fine eatery is no stranger to the loyal patrons of the area. If you bowl at Bowl-O-Drome, you will most likely grab a sub or pizza at Athena Pizzeria.
Tony Medeiros and his wife get B12 Burger for Le Burger Week 2022
The good folks of Le Burger Week send us some burgers from B12 Burger for Le Burger Week 2022 which ran from September 1-14. Our food delivered by Doordash.
Tony Medeiros and his wife have a quiet dinner at Restaurant Bellissimo
My wife and I were looking for a quaint and cozy private restaurant for our first outing together since the lifting of Covid restrictions. We took a leap of faith and broke away from take-out mode. We were generously invited to do a review of Restaurant Bellissimo in Dorval. The restaurant is in a bustling section of Lakeshore Drive with a few shops encompassed by residential homes. If you live in the area, Restaurant Bellissimo is within walking distance of the Dorval City Hall. Well, centralized, Restaurant Bellissimo has a steady flow of local customers. There is a parking lot in the vicinity that offers plenty of free parking in the area. Hassle-free, no need to circle around to find a spot.
Tony Medeiros and his daughter have a magical time at Juliette & Chocolat
Juliette & Chocolat is more than chocolate, it’s a festival for the senses. My daughter and I were invited to the grand opening of their new location on the west island. We were greeted with an overflowing chocolate fountain of delight. I felt like I was on a Willy Wonka factory tour with my inner child. This was not going to be a regular review of the norm. There were kids with plastic bib aprons ready to get messy with their chocolate treats. Yes, get ready to get messy with your chocolate food. This was a perfect opportunity to spend some quality father-daughter time at Juliette & Chocolat. This is the place where your sweet tooth gets re-activated. Everything in the restaurant looks so chocolicious! That should be a word.
Tony Medeiros and his family try out the new BeaverTails in Vaudreuil-Dorion
BeaverTails evokes wonder for many people. I always get excited when I see a food truck at our local grocery store on the West Island. When you have a guest over, there is nothing great but to offer them a BeaverTail. The company has come a long way from its original concept in 1978. They now offer 12 different varieties of Beavertails. Besides Tim Hortons, there is nothing more Canadian than BeaverTails. Dignitaries from around the globe have tasted Canada’s most famous indulgence. The brand is so popular that it reaches out to six other countries.

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