Mike’s Resto Notes: Pizza Salvatoré expansion; success for of MTLàTABLE mikecohen January 19, 2023 2250 Pizza Salvatoré is a significant success story, with 61 franchises and counting. Thus far there are a handful of locations in and near the Greater Montreal area, including Dollard, St. Leonard, Laval, Repentign...
The growing Saint Houblon restaurant group noted for its beer, pub fare and weekend brunch mikecohen January 17, 2023 1462 MTLRestoRap I have been curious about Saint Houblon for several years now, often passing by their Côte des Neiges area location. When I saw them listed on MTLàTABLE a few months back there was no question this ...
Mike’s Resto Notes: Popcorn Poutine at Lafleur and Dizz’s Cream Cheese mikecohen October 18, 2022 1534 More Than Steamies: Lafleur Restaurant, home to those amazing steamie hotdogs and crispy fries, has added two items to its menu that will certainly get people talking: its brand-new popcorn and its new popcorn ...
Brasserie Blandino opens at the The Hilton Garden Inn/Hilton Homewood Suites Montreal Midtown mikecohen October 17, 2022 2262 Mtl Resto Rap Westbury Montreal is an impressive project offering a brand-new neighborhood to its residents, leaving no one indifferent. The four phases of the project feature luxury condos with high-end finis...
Le Renoir at Sofitel Montreal Golden Mile serves up sensational French cuisine mikecohen July 15, 2022 2262 MtlRestoRap Two and a half years after the COVID-19 pandemic hit all industries hard, especially restaurants, this summer has brought forward a feeling of some normalcy at dining establishments. For my family...
Restaurant franchise king Tom Bountis introduces Billy K’s Burgers mikecohen June 25, 2022 4410 Mtl RestoRap There is no question that when it comes to restaurants, Tom Bountis has the magic touch Bountis was the founder and creator of the Allô! Mon Coco chain, which he sold to the MTY Group in 2019. He i...
Mike’s Resto Notes: News from Juliette & Chocolat, Baskin-Robbins, Sushi Taxi and more mikecohen June 21, 2022 2062 Sweet Tooth: Juliette & Chocolat recently held a grand opening for their newest location on the West Island at 3339 F Sources Blvd in Dollard-Des Ormeaux. When MtlRestoRap dropped by it was like a Willy Won...
Mike’s Resto Notes: Big Food Bucket List is a must watch mikecohen April 21, 2022 2858 If you like restaurants, then Food Network Canada’s Big Food Bucket List now airing on Saturday evenings from 8 pm to 9 pm is a must watch. Host John Catucci (You Gotta Eat Here!) is back to take viewers on ...
Montrealers continue flocking to the nearest Red Lobster in Ottawa mikecohen April 19, 2022 5305 MtlRestoRap Ask me which restaurant brand I miss most in Montreal and I will always name Red Lobster, which mysteriously disappeared from Quebec back in 1997. Red Lobster still operates in four Canadian p...
Mike’s Resto Notes: The Works, Arahova and Chalet Bar-B-Q mikecohen March 25, 2022 1972 As a foodie, I love the Ottawa restaurant scene. High on my list is The Works Craft Burgers & Beer. Open since 2001, this wildly popular and award-winning full-service neighbourhood bistro is known for its ...