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| - Turning down Victoria from Sherbrooke Street, you'll wonder whether you've mistakenly walked all the way to NYC's West Village. Small boutiques, well-dressed people, a new rustic-chic resto... Then you'll realize you didn't - you're in Westmount, and you've found Park restaurant, the newest and most exciting addition to Montreal's dining scene.
At first, you'll notice the restaurant because of its relaxed vibe, cool "woodsy" décor, tall plants and airy space, but you'll remember it because of the food. Every dish has a gluten-free possibility, white rice is replaced by brown rice, the beef is hormone-free and the sushi vinegar is made with local honey instead of refined sugar. That's top quality I'm willing to pay for.
Although there was a delicious-sounding tasting menu, my friend and I decided to go à la carte. First we split the Asian salad ($9) - a beautiful veggie and fruit medley sprinkled with black and while sesame seeds that was so deliciously fresh that we could have ordered at least three more.
Decisions, decisions... They were especially hard to make when it came to choosing mains. We finally chose to share the Chef's Choice Sushi ($22) and Beef Teriaki Don ($29). Both were f-l-a-w-l-e-s-s.
The sushi was - like everything else - ridiculously fresh. It combined wonderfully unexpected tastes and melted like butter in our mouths. The beef pieces were beyond flavourful, juicy and tender, accompanied by perfectly roasted vegetables and rice.
For dessert, we chose something that resembles a sponge cake with vanilla and fruit coulis. It was good, but certainly not as exceptional as the meal. Hey, no one's perfect.
Park made a major splash on Montreal's dining scene when it first opened in February, and with good reason. The service isn't stellar or particularly warm, but the food is really, really good. Simple dishes come alive due to slight creative twists and luscious, fresh, organic ingredients. Some might say that portions run a little small, but really, it feels nice to finish a meal without feeling overly full.
Expect a nice low-key dining experience. Park doesn't try to be a go-out resto - instead of hearing the latest Flo Rida song (the one feat. Sia is actually really good!?), you'll hear what your dining partners are saying. And sometimes, that's even better.
Food 9.5/10, Atmosphere 8.5/10, Pretty people 8.5/10, Music 8.5/10, Service 7/10.
Pictures: http://www.belledenuitmontreal.com/posts/park/
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