I still have a couple friends visiting from Vancouver, so I took them to Santos in Old Montreal on Friday night… where we all got absolutely shit faced. Although we opted for liquid dinner, there were other people dining earlier in the night, and the food looked top notch. The vibe (and crowd) gradually changed over the evening, and around midnight the place was in full on party mode – people were dancing, and the DJ was killing it. If you’re looking for a fun time in the city of Montreal, Santos is definitely the place to go!
You might think this post is a little late, because the summer is almost over, but Jardin Nelson has several HUGE umbrellas (and heaters) that allow for the patio to stay open all year. Located in Old Montreal, this place offers several different types of sangria – and although I didn’t get any photos of the food, everything we tried was really delicious. It’s also cool because they have a live jazz band playing music at all hours of the day. I currently have my friend Vince visiting, so I took him there yesterday to lounge.
Until last weekend I had only ever been to Globe late at night, when it turns into a club. However, on Friday I had the opportunity to enjoy a meal there. The prices were high, and the portions were small, but the food was delicious. The service was mediocre, but the location really made up for it. Saint-Laurent was closed to traffic for a street sale, so we got a table out on the patio and watched the crowds (that were in the city for NASCAR) pass by while we ate and drank. I had a great time. If you like seafood, I would suggest getting one of their platters.
Yesterday was my girl’s birthday, so we hit up Old Montreal for a nice evening out. We started drinking pitchers of Sangria on a random patio, and then made our way to Barroco – where I had made reservations for us a few weeks prior. This place has a similar menu to Garde Manger (read my review) meaning the food was very tasty… and the service was A LOT better. If you want to drop a nice chunk of change on a delicious meal, this is the place to go! Check my photos.
On a side note: I have recently noticed that I have quite a few restaurant reviews on my blog, so I have created a new category just for them.
I have been obsessed with Thai food since I returned from my trip to Thailand. For that reason I have been on the hunt for the best restaurant (here in Montreal) serving my favorite Thai dishes. I am pleased to announce that last night I finally found it. The place is called Thai Grill and it is located on St. Laurent in Mile End, the atmosphere is amazing and the food was delicious – I suggest you eat a meal there ASAP.
That’s their amazing bartender on the left, her name is Julie Castro.
I hosted Calvin Ayre in Montreal two weeks ago, and finally just got sent the photos from the lovely Rebecca Liggero. There was an article published on his website about the few days he stayed, so if you want to read the clean version of what we got up to then click HERE. If you take the time to check that out, you will know that we dined one night at Garde Manger. This was my first time at this restaurant, after hearing many friends rave about it. I am pretty sure I even read a very good review of it in The New York Times. Yes, the food was AMAZING! However, I do want to rant for one second about my experience there. I had a reservation for the group at 9:30pm and we were not seated until after 10:00pm. Doesn’t that defeat the purpose of booking in advance? Also, I was not even acknowledged at the entrance until 15 minutes after my arrival. That is unacceptable service in my opinion. With a bill like ours that totaled well over $2000 at the end of the night, I expect the waitress to be giving me a hand job under the table while refilling my half empty glass of wine. Who’s with me?
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