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| - My boyfriend brought me here on an Indian Summer Saturday night. It's Rick's Café from Casablanca as you walk in, with the potted plants, square tables and wicker chairs (could have done with tiles on the floor though), not to mention the tuxedoed staff.
Further back, it's a Moroccan salon, through a circular opening in the wall, into a cosy den with low seating, where Moroccan lamps throw faceted light shadows on the ceiling, and Middle Eastern rugs add comfort.
Apparently they sometimes have live music, with a piano and a double bass player. I didn't see that, but the music was good - Latin dance music: salsa, cha cha, rumba etc., which wasn't too loud.
But the best bit is of course the cocktails. They give you a few printed suggestions but can do whatever you like. I'm a margarita fan, and I have to say that it was one of the best margaritas I've had in Montreal. You could really taste the tequila, and the mix was perfect. At $14, it was a decent price. He had a gin and tonic, which they offered "cucumber". Again, it was really well prepared. Additionally, compared to some places, we didn't have to wait ages to get our drinks either.
I can see me organising a "Casablanca" evening here, or at least coming back to sample some different cocktails.
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