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| - The atmosphere at Le Mas Des Oliviers is rustic and homey. Please, don't get me wrong, there are certainly elements of fine dining that show through, but a meal here is best thought of as being invited to enjoy a meal directly from the kitchen of your Uncle (who happens to be a world class french chef). Now add Michele, whose dry French wit and devotion to service established the comfy, yet professional attitude that surrounded us and you will begin to experience the beauty of Le Mas Des Olivier. The house patĂȘ was creamy, savory, and delivered on that spot on flavor you would expect from a perfectly prepared terrine. The pairing with cornichons, pickled pearl onions, and sweet caramelized onions was a scrumptious bite. The escargot melted in my mouth, along with the well balanced flavors of butter and garlic. The main course of steak au poivre was just as tender. The peppercorns in the sauce added just a slight bite to the perfectly done meat. The sides of scalloped potatoes were the perfect balance of cream, butter, and starch...and perfectly seasoned. The piece de resistance however, was the foie gras. I have never had liver that has been prepared so well. It was a decadent treat to add to an already delectable meal. Our dessert of puff pastry ice cream sandwiches with chocolate ganache was a wonderful sweet treat then end the evening. Please ask for Tony as well, the host who showed us what French hospitality truly is and that anyone that walks into the door of Le Mas Des Olivier can be called family. If you are a Montreal native, please give this place a chance, you will not be disappointed. Or, if you are traveller, like me, make this one of your stops...you can thank me later.
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