Early arrival due to my Friend's efforted reservations, a story best left for her to tell.
Even with plentiful choices of Quebecois dining, APdC is on everyone's Travel Guide.
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Early on, the tables were evenly spaced comfortable as we arrived to the table.
A staff balanced the table as another came to offer the Menu. So far so good.
We chose our bevs of choice as the server explained the Off-Menu Daily Offers.
Fast & Furious did he shoot out the long listing. Also what's not on Menu tonight.
My Friend looks as blank as a cloud. Huh?
Cromesquis de Foie Gras($3.50)
When the plate was served, we were given instructions for the minute wait.
Hot greasy explosions in ones mouth is a lawsuit waiting to happen I bet.
Little did our server factor-in my background of near-boiling point consumption.
One-minute on the GSHOCK and the Cromesquis was lukewarm.
Flavour and Texture of breading... lukewarm grease coats the Tongue.
Cerveau de Veau + Boulettes de Viande de Veau [Daily Offer]
Floured, fried and seasoned(lightly) on the delicate smooth Tofu-like Veal Brain.
The lone Veal Meatball was done very nicely as your Italian Mama likes it.
I'm glad I had the opportunity to try Veal Brain for the first time. Merci APdC.
Intermission
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Tables fill up around us with Families no less, quite obviously Tourists.
A couple guys get their Tete de Cochon pour 2 as everyone ooh aahs in amaze.
Where shall our Mains be? As I look out to see Martin Picard bringing Meats inside.
Maybe we should have ordered more Apps & Beers if we knew there was downtime.
Pied de Cochon($22.00)
A MASSIVE slab of roasted blubbery Pork Hock Skin dominates most of the plate.
Underneath lies Meat the likes of Chinese Soup Meat, flavourless bordering dry.
Magic is in the Onion/Rosemary Sauce which at least they're not afraid to season.
Fridge-time at home allowed the Meat/Sauce to consult for much better flavours.
Poutine au Foie Gras($23.00)
A Value-added Poutine that is meant for the experienced Foie Gras Eater.
Crispy Fries, thick rich but overly salty Gravy, Squeaky Curds and plenty of FOIE.
Reason why Foie Gras Rookies should avoid this dish as their First experience?
The Foie Gras and rich Gravy/Curd has similar consistency and flavours.
The Gravy/Curd covers up the Foie Gras and vice versa. Novelty Dish.
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By 2-hours, all Tables occupied and breath gets thin in a bustling APdC.
Maitre'd almost tackled me as I attempt to locate my Jacket at the rack.
My Friend awaits the Waiters to free up to notice our attempt to leave asap.
Conclusion - Worth a visit.
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1. Unique Dishes 2. Good Value 3. Enough Cholesterol for a Month