Comments on: We Traveled, We Ate, We Conquered: A Montreal City Break (A Podcast)

By: Cliff

Cliff — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 09:20:22 +0000

I left Montréal 14 years ago & lament the opening of incredible restaurants since my departure. L’Express has been a staple for decades & has been surpassed by many since I left. My new favourite is a French restaurant in an off the beaten track, yet relatively central location at de Maisonneuve east & Amherst called O’thym(www.othym.com). I started with a pistachio-bedded sweetbreads in apple cider, followed by the palate cleanser lime sorbet in a small bath of vodka topped with a sprig of thyme. My main course(which was not the main event, as every course was a delight to the senses) was veal kidneys in a mustard sauce with a square of scalloped potatoes with mini carrots as accompaniment. A selection of local cheeses were displayed & I opted with a not too pungent blue cheese as well as a softer mild cheese. The meal concluded with a burnt maple syrup crème brûlée(this part of Canada along with Vermont produces 80% of the world’s maple syrup). Alas, there was no room for a digestive nor coffee. In any case, it would have been anti-climatic. BTW- It is a bring your own wine(they have none), but they have at least 6 types of mineral waters(plus tap water is also an option). Prices range from $60-$75 per person for the full deal.

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By: chefectomy

chefectomy — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 02:52:36 +0000

Awesome post. I had the pleasure of dining here with my wife several years back. Your dinner looks wonderful.

By: Mimi

Mimi — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 23:09:09 +0000

Woohoo! Great to find another foodie podcast with Montreal on the plate. Angelique and I love l’Express. Check out the most recent episode of Montreal Bites : we talk about going to l’Express for an after-dinner drink.

Next time you’re in town, let us know – would be cool to record a joint podcast episode!

By: Foodycat

Foodycat — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 18:35:17 +0000

Those sausages look amazing! Who would have thought that something as simple as bangers, mash & sprouts could seem so delectable?

By: maybelles mom (feeding maybelle)

maybelles mom (feeding maybelle) — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 22:36:28 +0000

i love montreal. my best friend lived there for many years and it is a great destination city. Your podcast and post make me want to go back and visit.

By: Nicole

Nicole — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 22:10:23 +0000

Wow! I wish I was there. It all looks heavenly. I thought the pate was chocolate mousse at first. I guess it is on my mind. But that steak tartare and frites are what is really calling me right now.

By: sary

sary — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:50:56 +0000

my b/f and i just visited montreal a month ago and it was wonderful! we also went to l’express and also had the pate! i absolutely loved the restaurant and one of my favorite parts of the meal was the glass jar of mini pickles they give each table…mmm…yum:)

By: Adam

Adam — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:05:45 +0000

HAhaha I thought that pate was ice cream or something. Whoops, maybe I need glasses. Everything looks awesome, and I’m glad you guys had a good time. The pics are sweet dude.

By: Peter

Peter — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:00:17 +0000

I have yet to meet anyone who hasn’t enjoyed Monntreal…it has it all, kind folks, history, architecture, art, music, nightlife and of course great food!