Mike’s RestoNotes: Pizzéria NO.900 head of R&D shows his commitment mikecohen February 13, 2024 1915 Fiodar Huminski, the head of Research and Development for the Pizzéria NO.900 chain, is so impressed with the product that he continues to invest in different franchises. He is now the co-owner of locations in ...
One on one with Peter Mammas: Foodtastic boss forecasts huge expansion for leading franchisor mikecohen January 26, 2024 4476 MtlRestoRap It was back in the early 1990s when brothers Lawrence and Peter Mammas first ventured into the restaurant business, opening a retro diner concept that was originally called Smokey’s. One of their ...
Mike’s Ottawa Resto Notes: Big Rig Kitchen and Brewery and Ralph & Sons Diner mikecohen January 25, 2024 867 OTTAWA - Montreal-based Foodtastic, one of Canada’s leading restaurant franchisors, purchased Big Rig Brewery and Big Rig Restaurants (www.bigrigbrew.com) back in 2019. There are presently four locations in the...
Chef Antonio Park – Montreal’s celebrity chef is a study in perseverance, unparalleled cooking skills, business acumen and dedication to his family Peter Kerr, with files from Heidi Small November 8, 2023 3092 Antonio Park has packed so many life experiences into his forty-nine years that they would occupy a few lifetimes for many people. Following his parents and sister, young Antonio experienced life in his home co...
From a great raw bar to top-notch menu Lucille’s Oyster Dive offers a great dining experience mikecohen October 22, 2023 1603 MtlRestoRap Lucille’s Oyster Dive opened its first location on Monkland Avenue in NDG back in 2009. For reasons I cannot properly explain, it took me 14 years to enjoy my first experience and wow was this eve...
Some late some summer dining tips in Montreal mikecohen August 16, 2023 1860 MtlRestoRap I have certainly enjoyed some fine dining experiences this summer. This past month has been particularly busy as I will share with you in this month’s column. Terrasse Nelligan Hotel Nelligan (106 ...
Mike’s Notes: Bâton Rouge Grillhouse & Bar continues to grow; Dizz’s smoked meat and La Pizza Week mikecohen June 17, 2023 1887 The franchise on Decarie for Bâton Rouge Grillhouse & Bar recently held a VIP reopening after an extensive $1.3 million renovation and redesign. The seating capacity here is 242 in the dining room, with an ...
Rib ‘N Reef’s rooftop terrasse is another magic touch by owner Peter Katsoudas mikecohen June 16, 2023 1798 MtlRestoRap There are a select few standout steakhouses in Montreal, but the one that should be rewarded as a model of consistency and continued excellence belongs to Rib ‘N Reef on Decarie Boulevard under th...
Mike’s RestoNotes: The iconic Dilallo Restaurants stands the test of time in Ville Émard, franchising and two food trucks mikecohen May 26, 2023 1323 Dilallo Burger Restaurant is indeed part of Montreal’s history, having first been established back in 1929. It all started off in Ville Émard in 1929 on Rue Allard in a building where the Monk Metro station is...
Mikes RestoNotes: The new Randy’s Bistro in Montreal West; Billy K’s expands mikecohen April 20, 2023 1886 For Ryan Silkey, opening a new restaurant on the main drag of the town he grew up in is special for many reasons. Randy’s Bistro debuted last September on Westminster Avenue in Montreal West in the space that f...
