. "5"^^ . "2"^^ . . . "3"^^ . "I was in Montreal for a few days last week to sample its food. At suggestion of a server at another restaurant, I ate at GUS. I'm so glad I did. To start, I had the caesar salad. Starting with the egg yolk, through the parmesan cheese, the salad is made at the bar by hand, the chef emulsifying the dressing with a fork. Then, the salad was topped with slices of soppressatta and, as extra, poached lobster and caviar. The flavor of the salad was wonderfully balanced among the sweetness of the lettuce and lobster, creaminess and richness of the dressing, and the saltiness/umami of the cheese, caviar and capers. The star, though, was the spicy salami. The heat really shined and added such a unique element to the dish. Next, I had the nachos with foie gras and sprinkled with avocados, tomatoes, and pickled jalapenos. Best of all, the service by the staff was very friendly. It's now my standard for Montreal's enthusiastic cuisine!"^^ . "1"^^ . "2014-07-18T00:00:00"^^ .