A lovely little gem in the heart of Westmount with a wonderful staff and a simply menu.
K and I went to try their new "tapas menu" and let me tell you, we weren't disappointed.
Round one: white wine and garlic Mussels and hot wings. The former, simple and straight to the point, offered a pungent garlicky journey. The latter, modest in appearance, brought some serious pimentón kick. Marinated, breaded and glazed with the same assortment of spices (read paprika to the power of three), the chicken wings were delectably sweet and spicy both in their tenderness and crunchiness.
Round two: Baked oysters with chorizo & Queso Fresco, and the Gambas, which you will guess by their color, also a la pimentón ;). Juicy, with a crunchy pop, the Gambas were colossal. And so were the oysters. They delivered on their promise: a firm and slippery texture drenched in a creamy sea of fatty spicy chorizo bites and fresh cheese.
For dessert? The house's Sticky Toffee Pudding and the other new creation of the day, le cream pie. K took over the Pudding and its ice cream despite being lactose intolerant (that's how good it was), but I think the pie is by far the dessert that won it all. Made with white chocolate and bananas on a bed of crumbled biscuits and walnuts - the custard cream was decadently light and fluffy.
All in all, a wonderful bistro where to meet an old friend.