Au Pied du Cochon is one of those contemporary “upscale downscale” restos (as my husband puts it) which overemphasizes its downscale quality while providing upscale food and service.
Posts Tagged ‘French contemporary’
Au Pied de Cochon; A
Posted in Restaurant Review, tagged A, Au Pied de Cochon, by the Mont-Royal metro, by the Sherbrooke metro, dinner, French contemporary, Montreal, Plateau, Quebecois - contemporary on January 13, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Au Pied de Cochon; A
Posted in Restaurant Review, tagged A, Au Pied de Cochon, by the Mont-Royal metro, dinner, French contemporary, Montreal, Plateau, Quebecois - contemporary on April 4, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Au Pied du Cochon is one of those contemporary “upscale downscale” restos (as my husband puts it) which overemphasizes its downscale quality while providing upscale food and service. They have a successful schtick, and they sell it with just the right degree of over-the-top glee. It can be hard to get a reservation, so plan ahead.
Leméac; A-
Posted in Restaurant Review, tagged A, bistro, Brunch, by the Laurier metro, French, French bistro, French contemporary, Leméac, Montreal, Outremont on December 3, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Leméac is an exquisite brunch place – chic, popular, with sophisticated food in just the right portions - with only the slightly snobby staff and high prices bringing it all down to earth. Two people eating a salmon salad, poached eggs over belinis, donuts, hot chocolate, and latte = $60, including tip. Ouch. And yum. Therefore Leméac is [...]
Reservoir; A-
Posted in Restaurant Review, tagged A, bistro, brasserie, Brunch, by the Sherbrooke metro, Canadian contemporary, francophone, French bistro, French contemporary, Montreal, Plateau, Quebecois - contemporary, Reservoir on June 22, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The weekend brunch at this Plateau resto is something to look forward to when you want a contemporary Quebecois, foody-friendly repast.
Toqué!; B-
Posted in Restaurant Review, tagged B, by the Place d'Armes metro, dinner, French contemporary, Montreal, Old Montreal, Toque on October 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Disappointing food for such an expensive resto.
Aix Cuisine du Terroir; B+
Posted in Restaurant Review, tagged Aix Cuisine du Terroir, B, by the Place d'Armes metro, dinner, French contemporary, Montreal, Old Montreal on September 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Slightly heavy contemporary French resto in Old Montreal.
Chez l’Epicier; A
Posted in Restaurant Review, tagged A, by the Champ de Mars metro, dinner, French contemporary, l'Epicier, Montreal, Old Montreal on September 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Nice yet expensive French contemporary restaurant in Old Montreal.
