Andrew Delaplaine - 2021 Montreal Restaurants--The Food Enthusiasts Long Weekend Guide

2021 MONTREAL Restaurants

The Food Enthusiasts Long Weekend Guide Andrew Delaplaine Get 3 FREE NOVELS Like political thrillers? See next page to download 3 FREE page-turning novelsno strings attached. Andrew Delaplaine is the Food Enthusiast. When hes not playing tennis, he dines anonymously at the Publishers (considerable) expense. Gramercy Park Press WANT 3 FREE THRILLERS? Why, of course you do! If you like these writers Vince Flynn, Brad Thor, Tom Clancy, James Patterson, David Baldacci, John Grisham, Brad Meltzer, Daniel Silva, Don DeLillo If you like these TV series House of Cards, Scandal, West Wing, The Good Wife, Madam Secretary, Designated Survivor Besides writing travel books, Ive written political thrillers for many years that have delighted hundreds of thousands of readers. I want to introduce you to my work! Send me an email and Ill send you a link where you can download the first 3 books in my bestselling series, absolutely FREE. Other Books by the Food Enthusiast T hough Quebec has all those quaint little streets and more properly looks like it belongs in a theme park than in the real world, Montreal is really where all the action is in this mostly French-speaking Canadian province. Other Books by the Food Enthusiast T hough Quebec has all those quaint little streets and more properly looks like it belongs in a theme park than in the real world, Montreal is really where all the action is in this mostly French-speaking Canadian province.

This location has always been an economic center, first settled by the Iroquois, and then by the French when they arrived in 1535. Two hundred years later, the English took control when they defeated the French, giving Montreal a fascinating cultural history that is reflected in the enormous diversity we find there today. Despite the British victory in the field, the French part of Canada couldnt be stronger. This city has more native-born French speakers than any city in the world besides Paris. Certain specialties youll want to seek out: poutine (which is basically French fries with a generous dollop of gravy-sauce with cheese curds added), deep-fried foie gras, Portuguese chicken, bagels made in the distinctive Montreal style and smoked meats.

P OUTINE This dish is served as a fast food in Canada (even in the hockey arenas and at certain McDonalds), and can be almost as revolting as its description sounds, but when done with care and creativity, its a masterpiece of simple culinary joy.

When its done right, the fries will be crispy (not leaden, thick and mealy), and the sauce-gravy will be rich and flavorful. Good places to get it are: Patati Patata 4177 Blvd St-Laurent, 514-844-0216 No web site and La Banquise 994 Rue Rachel East, 514-525-2415 http://labanquise.com/ The portions are larger here, and theyre open 24 hours.

B AGELS Not to be confused with the New York version youre probably more familiar with. These are boiled in water laced with honey and made with eggs and unsalted dough. They are cooked in a wood-burning oven. The holes are larger and the overall size is smaller.

The surface is not as shiny as New York bagels. I like them sprinkled with sesame seeds. Good places to get them are: Fairmont Bagel 74 Ave. Fairmount West, 514-272-0667 www.fairmountbagel.com and St-Viateur Bagel 263 Ave. St-Viateur West, 514-276-8044 www.stviateurbagel.com

S MOKED MEATS Jews from Eastern Europe are responsible for bringing this concept to Montreal decades ago. It is beef brisket marinated for days in a rich brine and spices thats been steamed and hot-smoked and its very, very tasty, especially if you specify that you want the meat fatty.

Your first bite causes the taste buds in your mouth to explode. Best served with any excellent mustard, pickles and cold beer. (Do not call this corned beef its smoked meat.) Good places to get it are: The Main Deli Steakhouse 3864 Blvd St-Laurent, 514-843-8126 www.maindelisteakhouse.com and Schwartzs Montreal Hebrew Delicatessen 3895 Blvd St-Laurent, 514-842-4813 / cash only www.schwartzsdeli.com

P ORTUGUESE CHICKEN In Portugal, this dish is called African chicken, not Portuguese chicken. Its just a simple whole chicken cooked in a rotisserie or grilled and theres usually a chili rub or some other spices added. Its served up by the substantial sub-culture of Portuguese-Canadians here in Montreal. Good places to get it are: Rotisserie Romados 115 rue Rachel East, 514- 849-1803 http://romados.ca/ - web-site down at press time Dont let the stark fluorescent lights put you off.Next page