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| - While exploring the Old Port, my friends and I stumbled upon this gem off the cobble stoned street of rue Saint-Paul Ouest. Wow, what a find! This place serves hearty Polish/East European cuisine in a low-lit intimate setting. And, did I mention at dirt cheap prices? No joke!
The staff here are very friendly, however note: The service is European-style. Do NOT expect prompt, speedy service with multiple check backs and all that. One person (when they're ready) will take your order, someone else brings your food, and then you pretty much linger..and linger, and so forth...But, its all good, if you go in expecting this type of laid back hospitality (similar to most restaurants in Montreal).
We were encouraged to order some vodka to go with our meals...Yes!!! But, we were quite thirsty and each opted to have a nice 20oz pour of Montreal's foremost microbrew: Saint- Amboise for $7.00C. Great choice as it pairs well with this type of hearty cuisine.
For our meals we ordered a few different popular choices and turned our table into a Smorgasbord. Our choices: Pierogi, filled with meat and cheese, served with fresh sour cream $15.25C (best pierogi I've ever had, whaat??), Golabaki, meat stuffed cabbage served with potatoes and vegetables $12.75C (again, phenomenal), and Placki, potato pancakes served with fresh sour cream and sweet chunky homemade applesauce $11.25C (to die for!).
Needless to say, I will definitely be making this a routine spot to hit when ever I'm in the great city of Montreal. Between the quality of the food and gorgeous décor, ambiance and artwork which lines Stash's walls, one would expect to pay so much more. If you are a lover of Eastern European food, this place is a must. You will not be disappointed!
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