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| - I entered Moxie's with a hint of Montreal foodie scepticism. How can a chain from Western Canada try to compete in a market that practically defines dining out. OMG! Did I ever stand corrected. This place can teach many a Montreal restaurant how to treat a customer. Today was my fourth lunch there in the last month and each time I've been blown away by the food, the atmosphere and the service.
Starting from the top, the manager, who I will now refer to as Amazing Amy, clearly sets the tone for the experience. The food is original, fresh, delicious and reasonably priced. Their house beer is excellent and cheap by downtown Montreal standards. And the service experience is up there with the best you will find in Montreal (and probably North America). Service is a cultural thing and this place knows how to nurture excellence in that domain (thanks, Amy!). Yes indeed, I stand corrected and thank my western Canadian brothers and sisters for teaching us Montreal food snobs a thing or three about the hospitality business.
Ok, did I mention the food? ;-) For starters, the sushi cones, lettuce wrap and potstickers (aka dumplings) are original, plentiful and delicious. You can make a meal out of their starters. For the mains, I've had the chicken & mushroom pizza (twice in a row!), cheese & bacon burger, fish tacos and beef dip. All fresh, tasty and perfectly portioned. Some are served with fries, which are amazing, even by Montreal's elevated standards. One time I dined with a friend who had the filet mignon steak and he said it was "perfection on a plate!"
This place is packed every time I've been there so I'm probably preaching to the choir, but I still feel compelled to speak my mind and publicly give credit where credit is due. Thanks, Moxie's, for coming to Montreal! Look forward to returning soon!!
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