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| - Welcome to the neighbourhood!
I feel the love. Montgomery's is a new restaurant by Guy Rawlings, chef and previously director of operations for Bar Isabel and Bar Raval (big fan of both). Back in the kitchen here, Guy pioneers his staff to create Canada-celebrating food with ingredients that are as local as possible. I came with a friend for a very early eve, Thursday night. We walked right in, but it's only a matter of time before word truly gets out and this place is swarmed (in a beautiful, deserving way).
The atmosphere soothing and earthy, yet with white walls and Scandinavian furniture. Some may walk by Montgomery's and not immediately spot it. The entrance is open kitchen first, with a cozy dining room in the back. Do not make that mistake! When I saw the doors closing on the previous business in the space (a diner), I had a deep feeling that something good would be coming in its place. Such a prime corner!
Service was lovely. They held our hand through each course. We started with bread with garlic and dandylion butter, which went amazingly with a homemade cottage cheese dish. We also shared the eggplant dish with caramelized whey, hibiscus and anise hyssop and ordered the salmon collar. The salmon collar is served simply, fresh and oh so tender. A nice and light supper for us.
With the care you see in each little dish, I consider this very good bang for your buck. The wine list is very nice, and it will be interesting to see what comes out of this kitchen in the coming weeks. Perhaps a cocktail program? Who knows! Looking forward to it.
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