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| - Extra special. That is what comes to mind when I think of my recent dining experience at Laloux. While my supper was outstanding (I had the duck magret), Laloux stood out as a little gem for how they accommodated my vegan husband. Normally when we dine out if a restaurant is able to offer him a meal they take what's on the menu, usually a pasta dish, and eliminate all animal products; the altered version is usually just ok. Not only did Chef Jonathan Lapierre-Rehayem create a gourmet meal off the menu of vegetables and grains that showed the Chef's great skill of melding and complementing flavors and textures, Pastry Chef Gabriel Lavoie (also a vegan) created a special chocolate dessert for my husband that tasted virtually identical to my nonvegan version of the same decadent and delicious dessert. My husband and I were both blown away by the level of skill and attention to detail shown by these two talented Chefs, as well as how much the Chefs, our server, and the hostess wanted to make him happy.
In addition to the exceptional food, the staff was welcoming and helpful, service of each course was timed just right, and the room was lovely.
I love that Laloux prides itself on using local and seasonal ingredients, either organic or by sustainable means. For our next trip to Montreal, Laloux will be the first restaurant I call for a reservation!
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