This is a great place! While they are still working out the bugs of being a hit restaurant from their first week (unlike most restaurants,) they really have a great thing going.
In Montreal, it is easy to find a good poutine all over the place. The burnt ends poutine at Blackstrap is the best damned poutine I have ever had. A tad on the salty side, it works. From the dry fries that soak up the amazing gravy to the chunks of delicious brisket, this is the only poutine I find myself eating now.
I love a good dry rib. By dry I mean not slathered in some goopy, overly sweet sauce. They have a great sweet sauce you can add yourself, but they thankfully let you decide how much you want by leaving it at the table.
The Mac and Cheese balls are deliciously cheesy and crunchy all at the same time. It is hard to order just enough for your meal since every single thing I have tasted so far is great. I want it all, every time.
Friday and Saturday night can be really busy, but no matter when you go, the food is amazing. Go! Eat!