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| - First meal in Montreal after a long drive and an even longer walk trying to find the Jean-Talon Market and then failing miserably (in hindsight, we were probably only two streets away...yeah, lets forget that happened).
Atmosphere is casual, hip, dark, and loud with space to cozy up at the bar or hang with friends out on the patio. For tapas, you can order one for $8.50, three for $24, or five for $39. There's several to choose from and we enjoyed our bacon wrapped chorizo and dates (perfect combination of sweet and savory), as well as pulled pork croquettes (crispy outside with a saucy, tangy inside). I found the crab cake to be so-so but according to b., I have high standards. (And so what if I do? *sniff sniff*) The charcuterie board was surprisingly large and incredibly filling - alas, I could not finish the small mountain of chorizo before me.
For the non-French speakers: we were told that the only English menus they have are the ones posted outside. According to b., they act as a lure. In any case, the menu was easy enough to figure out and our waitress would have explained it to us if we had asked. Service was generally friendly and laidback. Overall, a great introduction to the neighborhood of Mont-Royal where there is plenty to do and see, but most importantly, eat and drink. Cheers.
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