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| - In my top 5 places to eat in Montreal hands down. (Though I'm afraid to give this tip away for free to my fellow NYC folk)
Sit at the bar if you get a chance. Gives you great access to the waiters/chalkboard/wine and ample lighting.
My last meal at [LTPB], I was accompanied by my mother. I'd hyped up her expectations beforehand so you could say she was expecting a lot. And she was thoroughly compensated.
For starter, We had a dish including scallop, which was pierced with wasabi inside, sided with a piece of raspberry and finely diced peach. Some JalapeƱo powder was dusted on top and all was served on open seashells anchored on a wood cutting board with sea salt (possibly white sand?)
Presentation, freshness and eye-opening ingredient combinations make the dishes particularly special. While the starter was on the small side (literally four bites), the main dishes were substantial.
My main dish was veal tartare (never had with veal before, amazing), a play off of the Italian vitello tonnato had the tartare accompanied with a tuna puree/infused mayonnaise that was veyr complementary. This dish was excellent! Too bad you might never see it as the menu, intentionally, changes often!
Just know that on any stop into LTPB, expect to see a fresh and thoughtful menu.
The wine I had was ok and felt a little pricey but the waiters are very good at helping you choose from a variety of wines that would suit your tastes and the food you are eating.
Because Montreal is such an infrequent excursion for me, my intentions are always to make Les Trois Petit Bouchon atleast one meal on any trip. I have a growing respect for the restaurant and all that they are creating here.
If I had to summarize it would be thoughtful and fresh cuisine in a non-pretentious bistro setting. Mid-price range and very high quality ingredients.You can't ask for much more than that in a food experience.
The name of the restaurant is extremely clever too :)
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