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| - This is by far the best Canadian restaurant I've had the pleasure to dine at, and I'm amazed how little it is known in Montreal.
The restaurant itself stands out from others with its big, clear windows. The entire dining place is lit with several lightbulbs attached directly to extension cables hanging on the ceiling, and the ambience is slightly more "hipster" and casual.
The tables are in different sizes and shapes, and I was seated at a table that was very wide in width but pretty narrow in length, and for my table most of the dishes were presented in long, rectangular plates. The same dish, however, ordered by another table of 2 beside me was presented in a round, large plate because they had more table space. The plating, of course, was also slightly different.
It amazes me how much thought process they invested for creating such magnificent dining experience for every individual.
The service was quick, efficient and personal, and there is nothing much to talk about. It is possible to make and modify your reservation online via Guestful, and it is very fast and convenient.
The food was savoury at every bite. Pastaga's dishes were, in my opinion, about the harmony of flavours and textures. Every element on the plate has its own purpose, whether it was the acidity from pickled eggplant to balance the sweetness of the caramel sauce, or the texture of the soft pancake to contrast the crispiness of the piglet skin, everything just works so well...together!
From the interior decor to the presentation of the dishes, everything seemed so simple, and yet so elegant and complex. Chef Juneau has showed me that simplicity is indeed the new complexity.
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