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| - This is a mic drop kind of place. One of the 5 best places I've eaten at period. Where to begin? This is a smaller establishment with probably about 10 tables that can accommodate about 40 guests at once. It's entirely family run, the 2 chefs are brothers and their sister and friends run the front of the house. Everything is made in house and sourced locally. The food they put out of their tiny kitchen is nothing short of magical.
The menu I assume changes seasonally as some offerings that made the Yelp photo gallery were no longer being offered. That's OK. These guys know their stuff. The day we went, they had about 10 items on the menu but had to scratch the cod dish off due to a late delivery. As we were ordering the chef was examining the fish, which arrived 7 hours late. C'est la vie. Let's get on with what we got to eat.
1.) Cream of Onion Soup w/Smoked Jalapeño - This was a great starter. We all got to try a bit from the bowl and it was creamy, chock full of onion flavor with a perfect amount of smoky heat to finish in the back of the throat. It's rich and highly recommended.
2.) Caesar Salad - This came in a large bowl and is easily enough to feed one person as an entree or four people as an appetizer. Fresh romaine, grilled chicken, bacon, homemade croutons tossed in just the right amount of homemade caesar dressing. Perfectly light and a good way to whet the appetite.
3.) Mac N' Cheese - This was probably the most popular dish at the restaurant as there were at least 2 orders each table. The noodles are cooked in a light béchamel sauce that is slightly cheesy. What takes this to the next level is the inclusion of maple smoked pork that is heaped on top. Eaten together, the bite is a combo of creamy, cheesy, smoke and maple. It's hard to describe but it's mouthwateringly good. Do not pass this up.
4.) 40 Day Aged Sirloin - Cooked to perfection with a red wine reduction sauce on a bed of cheesy polenta and accompanied by steamed brussel sprouts. The steak is cooked perfectly and all the items accompany the meat in perfect harmony. Can't go wrong.
5.) The Ultimate Experience - This is a large piece of smoked pork belly, crisped and braised to the point that barely any fat is left set upon a duo of pear and apple jam and celery puree. Everything here works together. It is insane. This was singularly the best thing I ate here. No photos because it was that good and I was too focused on eating this. The staff recommended this as it takes their chefs 5 days to prepare this. I don't have the words to properly describe how good this was but I strongly suggest at least one person order it for the table and share it like we did so everyone can get a taste.
Desserts - 1.) creme brûlée - good, 2.) vanilla cake in maple sauce - good but too sweet for my taste, 3.) cheesecake in a mason jar topped with mango jam - didn't try but my kids liked it
Service here is fantastic. They treat you as one of their own family and will stop by not only to check on you but to chat. They are constantly checking with one another about making sure that each diner is having their needs met. I heard more than once them coordinating to fill a guest's wine glass if it stayed empty for more than a minute.
Portions are generous. You should not leave hungry. Did I mention that the prices here are incredibly reasonable for the food they serve? They are far better and cheaper than all the restaurants a few blocks down in Old Montreal (most dishes are between $15 and $22 and the most expensive item topped out at $38 for a 12 oz sirloin). There is a reason why a line forms outside about 30 minutes before they open. When we left the line had doubled, and this was on a Tuesday. My only gripe is that they open only for dinner on some days and brunch on others. Given what we know about how they prepare their food however, I can understand. If you're in Montreal, this is a must.
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