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| - Let me start by using a simple but powerful word: mouthgasm. Followed by: Poutine dejeuner.
One of my favourite brunch places in the city,they also serve dinner & lunch on Fridays only which I haven't been to yet. Having just moved to this area,I was looking for a restaurant I could walk to,have a cocktail before noon & eat my heart out.
They have a lovely terrasse when the weather permits which reduces the wait time substantially. Well decorated but crammed when it's busy,first world problems. So far,all of the staff have been vigilant,helpful & amicable. They do not take reservations for brunch however,you can put your name on the list,go window shopping on Monkland & they call you 5 minutes before your table is ready.
I've tried a different dish almost every time. The challah french toast & fried chicken are all they promise to be. Filling & a great balance of sweet & savoury,they serve it with real maple syrup. Do it. The lemon ricotta pancakes with blueberry compote & sugar bacon is breathtaking,the bacon has got to be the thickest bacon I've ever eaten in a restaurant anywhere. Get a side of it if you really want to indulge.
As much as I love poutine,I would never of thought I would be one of those people who would have it for breakfast so I surprised myself when the 2 blessed words flew out of my mouth on a Sunday at 10:00am. Fries,small pieces of their fried chicken,sugar bacon,gravy,cheese curds & an over easy egg. It's the perfect recipe for a hang over cure or if you want almost everything off the menu. Treat yo' self people.
The scones & pastries are made fresh & are different every day,I have not tried them but they did seem appetizing. Coffee or tea comes with all brunch dishes. The cocktail I had was powerful,beware. I had a peach something,I can't remember the name,I'll get back to you on it. They also offer a special of the day on food & booze so you can get creative & switch things up.
I was curious as to the reason they named the resto prohibition & here it is:
1) The owner loves that era
2) It took them over 2 years to get the license to serve alcohol (oh QC bureaucracy!)
Give it a try,you won't be disappointed & you might leave with a side of bacon.
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