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This was on my to-try list of in Montreal. I arrived on a chilly Monday night right when it opened. I like how it's a bit hidden from the main street in Old Montreal, down a short flight of stairs. I sat at the bar, and was greeted immediately by the friendly bartender who then served me some sparkling water.
I ordered a bourbon cocktail, while I read the menu. Browsing the menu, I wanted everything. The menu doesn't tell you too much about each dish, but when I inquired with the bartender, he was knowledgeable and clearly depicted what the dish would taste like.
For my appetizer, I got the lobster dish. It's with pieces of butter poached lobster, perfectly cooked, on a bed of creamy cow's milk labneh, with the spicy and sweet and slightly fishy rosamarina sauce. It was also surrounded by some fresh crunchy potato chips, which served as a good way to scoop everything onto one chip, all in one delicious bite. With a mix of textures and flavours, this was a great start to my meal.
The halibut, seared perfectly, was in a bowl of chowder, with a cream stock, and then a smoky flavour is brought out with the lardons. The broth was hot and smooth, and I broke pieces of the halibut into the broth and ate it all together. Needless to say, I finished every last bit of this.
Then, the finishing plate, the dessert. I was going to pass, but when the bartender told me that they would be the best pancakes I would ever have, I caved. I waited in anticipation for these pancakes. Finally, a stack of pancakes, doused in a maple syrup sauce. They were amazing. Light, fluffy, and that hot maple syrup sauce made it that much more memorable.
Service here was top notch, my water was constantly refilled, and conversations at the bar was always pleasant. I cannot say anymore about how delicious my meal was.
Le Bremner, I'll be back.
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