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| - Returning to Montreal two weeks after my first experience with L'Autre Saison, I went by the day after Easter, and sadly they were closed. Returned the next night, expecting another pleasant experience, and it was even better. The owner, who also works the bar, remembered me, and even what I drank last time. Ordered the filet mignon, medium, and asparagus. Both were incredible. The other veggies that came with my steak were amazing. For dessert, I had the lava cake.
The music int he place is always great. Sounds like something you wouldn't care about, but it's a sort of easy listening yet adult soundtrack, with some classical thrown in. Actually adds to it.
The old world feel of the place is very comforting. I also (once again) met a cast of characters in the place, including local real estate moguls and the owner of the Chinese Orchid restaurant down the street. Amazing coincidence, I ran into THAT gentleman in the airport here about ten minutes ago.
I got to hear stories about the owner from other people at the bar. So not only is the food and service top notch, they attract a very eclectic and interesting clientele.
I had another, slightly lesser dinner with colleagues last night, so I popped into L'Autre for dessert for my last night in town. This time even the waiter remembered what I drink. Had coffee, Grand Marnier, and their apple tart, which was unbelievable.
I travel a LOT. I eat in hotels, dives, restaurants, a LOT. This is my absolute new favorite place in the world. No, not cheap. But very, very, very good in all aspects.
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