Ouff getting a reservation at au PdeC was not an easy task ... who still operates over voicemail? Especially over a voicemail box that is always full?!
But au PdeC still seems to get away with it thanks to all the hype Anthony Bourdain created during his 24 hour Montreal layover (if you've never watched it: http://www.dailymotion.com/.../xo2kqf_the-layover-s01e06-mont...).
Needless to say, we had to try it out ourselves or we couldn't be called true Montrealers. But the overwhelming foie gras stuffed courses were too much for two people to handle, so we brought 2 friends for back up!
All in all, if you come knowing that this will not be a fine dining experience and that you WILL be overindulging in rich and heavy courses, then your experience will be a satisfying one.
And let's be honest, everything just tastes better with fat!
From the foie gras stuffed croquettes that just ooze in your mouth as you bite into them, to the decadent poutine topped with foie gras gravy and a whole piece of foie gras and then the squash risotto cooked in a whole wheel of parmesan...! Your reward center will be firing away happy signals for hours to come smile emoticon
All this goodness, paired with a nice bottle of french wine (they have an extensive french heavy wine list and some good beer on tap) made this a highly enjoyable 'tourist in your own city experience'.
Good food, good wine and great company along with a surprisingly affordable tab... what's not to like?