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Avoid cheap non-stick cookware, even the Blue Diamond pans eventually turns rotten. Well seasoned cast iron or stainless steel heavy on copper. Enameled cast iron like Le Creuset is great for Dutch ovens and the likje.
OT: The Food & Drinks Thread (Part 5)
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Teflon coated is fine until it begins to peel or flake,then it must be discarded.
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Simple salad dressing I saw on the Food Network. Easy enough to try: Classic Italian Restaurant Salad
Chinese American food or something more authentic. There are also some really good dumpling and Xiao long bao spots (Sammi Soup Dumplings being one of the best).
What kind of budget for Greek? Meat, seafood? Gyro type fastfood? Like every cuisine there are different levels of quality and budget. But there's plenty of good Greek available. Where are you coming from?
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reminds me of this recipe which we come back to a lot. Iceberg Salad with Italian Dressing
it's like a tribute to the Italian American hoagie but in salad form
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Just checked out Sammi Soup Dumplings. It has very favorable reviews.
I’ll add one to the mix even if it’s not downtown: Souping Sushi, it came highly recommended and its reviews are stellar. It’s next on my list of places to try.
Would you mind sharing your other recommended restaurants? You seem to have refined taste and I could use recommendations. Meat, seafood, non-vegetarian, anything would be greatly appreciated, could be located anywhere on the island or Laval. Thanks in advance.
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Thanks, Sammi Soup is affiliated with Qing Hua Dumplings who were one of the first to start with the dumpling movement in Montreal, they are some of the best.
Here are some of my go to spots, some are off the radar others are not. Most of these are casual spots and middle of the road pricing. My wife isn't big on the high end spots, probably a good thing. LOL
It'd be great if more users shared their spots. I'm sure I'm missing quite a few places.
Delibees for the best Smoked Meat in town
Aryana (Afghani in Pierrefonds)
Bombay Choupati (Indian in Pierrefonds)
Broskis for Montreal style pizza
Souvlaki Shop (Laval) for one of the best gyros in the area, Elatos on Jarry is also very good.
Panama for sit down Greek
Nguyen Phi for good Pho
Fridas and Tacos Don Rigo for Mexican
Ma Poule Mouille
Plan B on Queen Mary for a Middle Eastern spin on Shwarma
Abu Elias for Kafta and Shish Taouk grilled on charcoal, not the crap they serve at Amir, Boutsan, etc...
Mr Patty for patties
Curry House for Goat Roti (their chicken roti has gone downhill since new ownership took over), even their Goat is incosistent. Looking for a new roti place since Caribean Delights shut down last year.
Monarque for something fancier, we enjoy the brasserie side which has a more casual menu.
Lemeac
Sopoong for Korean Fried Chicken
Thammada for Thai
Kim Jen Ming, order the Pork Curry if you're even at the Glen Hospital, it's from the same guys that run Satay Brothers.
Magpie and Bottega for Neopolitan Pizza
Maison Mignon for their Beef Noodle Soup
West Island Noodles also for Beef Noodle Soup
Kouign Amman for their namesake pastry
Meunerie Urbaine in NDG for the best breads (they learned their trade from Laurent Duvernay's parents at Pains Dans Les Voiles which is fantastic too)
L'Affaire est Chocolat for hot chocolate
Chocolats de Chloe for in house made chocolates on Duluth next APDC.
Leche Deserts for great homemade donuts
Damas for Syrian on expense account
Solomos for smoked salmon
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I made no such inference, nor distinction. I merely named a restaurant that came highly recommended to me and offered it in that vein. And then asked the poster for other good restaurants, regardless of category.
Everyone knows that sushi is Japanese, I don’t know where you’re feeling obligated to bring out such an obvious statement that wasn’t even the object of my response.
I made no such inference, nor distinction. I merely named a restaurant that came highly recommended to me and offered it in that vein. And then asked the poster for other good restaurants, regardless of category.
Everyone knows that sushi is Japanese, I don’t know where you’re feeling obligated to bring out such an obvious statement that wasn’t even the object of my response.
The original post asked specifically for Chinese, Greek and wild games, but you do you.
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No, you do you. You’re somehow always singling out my posts for badgering. I was not responding to the original request but discussing a whole other matter.
If I were really answering the previous poster, why would I be suggesting a restaurant far away from the downtown core? Why would I be asking for restaurants all over the island and in Laval?
Just move on man and ignore my posts. It would be greatly appreciated. And have yourself a great day.
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Dude, Runner piggybacked on my reply to the guy asking about Greek and Chinese and expanded to wanting to know of other places I would recommend. Chill out.
Have I even replied to you in the last few months?
Have a good day.
I was just confused following the discussion. I don't feel I am the one being aggressive there.
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Thank you so much for taking the time, that is such an impressive list!
So many options, so little time lol.
The two that I’m familiar with off your list are Panama (tried it several years ago, liked it) and Elatos in Park Ex.
I heard about Elatos on TSN690 last year, from Jimmy G, a station producer who is of Greek heritage. He said that it’s the best gyros place in the city and considered so in the Greek community. Tried it and loved it.
I typically order it for takeout in the summer and then drive about a minute from there to the free parking lot at Jarry Park and have it at one of the picnic tables (there are several adjacent to the parking lot and most often, there will always be a free spot). A great place to spend the afternoon, go for a walk or jog, read a book.
However, I would not recommend the fries at Elatos, it’s not something they do particularly well. I just stick to the gyros. If I want fries, I’ll stop at Marven’s a couple of streets away, and order them with their delicious gravy sauce. Also love those giant, thick, golden calamari at Marven’s.
I don’t have a long list of restaurants that I go to but could recommend the few that I keep going to:
Greektown: as the name says, Greek specialties, great quality, good portions. Here, you’re better off with a reservation esp. on Friday and Saturday evenings otherwise you could be looking at 20 mins plus waiting.
Kam Shing in Laval: for Szechuan and Cantonese. They also have a location on Cote des neiges but prefer the Laval one, easier to find seating, faster service. Plates are abundant, reasonably priced, guaranteed you’ll bring leftovers home. And they’ll taste even better the next day. I usually go for this lineup: Hot and Sour soup, crispy rolls, peanut butter dumplings, vegetables and oversized shrimp on crispy noodles and one of General Tao or sweet crispy beef. Service is excellent and you don’t need a reservation. Can usually get a table quickly.
Di Menna for all dressed pizza. It’s decadent and rich tasting. It has bacon slices on top. I’ll order as a takeout and get a discount. I always order well cooked and with toppings filled to the edge. I had stopped going there after a change in ownership produced mixed results but they went back to the old recipe so now it’s a go-to but not too often, it’s more of a treat. Lots of calories to walk off afterwards.
Rubs in Laval. Southern style smoke restaurant. Everything on their menu is smoked, including deserts. I find some of the quantities have gone down over the years and some meats were replaced by drier, cheaper options but it remains a good place for St-Louis ribs, pulled pork and briskets. Lots of choices for beer on tap. Try their spicy fries for a few extra dollars. Try the smoked jalapeño peppers as an entree, it’s fantastic. So are their burgers, if you just want to keep it simple.
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Here’s another great option if you’re not on a diet: Joe le Roi du Sousmarin on Cousineau in St-Hubert. Hands down the best subs I’ve ever had. The vegetables are crispy, it’s packed with delicious meat and they don’t skimp. I’m not in that area very often but whenever I am, it’s a go to spot. If you’re going to do fast food might as well get a quality offering. Place doesn’t look like much (generic strip mall) but don’t let that fool you.
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I've heard good things about Greektown, I'm in Laval every now and then but don't usually go out there for dinner.
I used to live at Kam Shing in the mid 90s, the one on CDN and then Victoria. Loved their General Tao, I order every now and then from the CDN one, the one on Victoria had some issues awhile back so I stay away. I'm sure the other locations have shitty hygiene too put hey, ignorance is bliss. LOL
Di Menna have heard about for a lifetime, again, I very rarely get out to St Leo, it's been years.
Rubs, I've heard mixed reviews. If you like Rubs, give Lattuca in Old Montreal a try. That's serious BBQ.
Where do you get free parking at Jarry Park?
And yes, the fries suck at Elatos.
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Thanks for the feedback. I can’t vouch for what happens in the kitchen at Kam Shing, but there was a guy I knew there and he told me it was run differently than the other locations, they buy their own ingredients. Place looks clean and appears clean and open with no barriers between tables. Never had a bad experience there. Did not feel the same level of confidence with their Cote des neiges location.
The free parking for Jarry Park is on Jarry corner of de l’Esplanade. You can typically stay 4 hours for free save for when there is a pro tennis event. If you go to Elatos and from there, you drive east on Jarry, it’s on your right, as soon as you come out of the underpass. You can’t miss it.
Thanks again for all the recommendations. I can’t believe how many you listed. I’ll keep Lattuca in mind.
If you're ever at the Doha airport and looking for a place to have a great meal,I recommend the Cellar,Spanish cuisine that is prepared excellently,everything was top notch and most importantly,a more than acceptable wine list. Was taking off-guard though as much colder than one would expect,very humid but warm in comparison after landing in Zurich the next day,been so long since feeling that shiver,ouch! lol.
Thanks! Chinese American in Chinatown,have fond memories from when young. The folks would take us out on occasion and enjoyed the experience of a foreign culture.
You mean where we will be staying while in Montreal? the cracker on Sherbrooke near the campus. No fast food,quality food. When I listen to 690,they advertise the Rib and Reef,the same one still from near the horse track? the menu looks good after looking on line,is it?
No fish! I eat so much fish as it is. Real Greek food,mousaka,pastiso,saganaki,lambchops.Budget? not familiar with that word.lol.
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in this recipe, it's olive oil, white wine vinegar, mayonnaise, sugar, oregano and garlic
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