OT: The Food & Drinks Thread (Part 5)

[Mrb1p]

So my wife and 3 kids ( 10-16 ) are driving through Montreal, have about 6 hours . Decent family places to eat ? . Where do I get a good Reuben sandwich, and as a bonus, ideas of places to spend a little time ? And no amusement parks etc. Appreciate any ideas.

Schwartz, Snowdon Deli, Smoke meat pete, Felix Mish. Grab a Smoked meat poutine for the full experience.

 

[yianik]

Schwartz’s deli for a good Reuben. It’s close to the downtown area where you might want to spend time shopping/ window gazing on St-Catherine street.

Plenty of activities to get into, there’s always something going on downtown, some festival or event turning several streets into pedestrian only traffic.

Thanks Runner, sounds like a plan

 

[Runner77]

Thanks Runner, sounds like a plan

You’re welcome, @yianik . Since you don’t have a lot of time, you’ll at least get to taste one of Montreal’s most iconic offerings.

A little tip as you GPS your way there, if you see a long lineup, instead of waiting in line, Schwartz’s has opened a second location about two doors away. You can do a smoked meat takeout instead. I’d recommend ordering it medium fat as it’ll be more moist and juicy.

You don’t need to order a mixed platter if all you’re interested in is their smoked meat. You can get fries anywhere but not their smoked meat. Plus, if I’m not mistaken, price is cheaper on takeout smoked meat.

When I order, I only ask for smoked meat, no fries and only take the bread that is included. Nothing wrong with their fries, though, if you want to go for that.

Parking on or near that street is a tough get so if you see yourself wasting too much time trying to park, go the takeout route and then have it on a park bench somewhere. You’ll find a suitable spot just driving around.

If 5 or 6 hours later you want to grab some quick fast food from another historical location, try Montreal Pool Room in the downtown area. A couple of all dressed hotdogs are dirt cheap if you want to try.

 

[yianik]

You’re welcome, @yianik . Since you don’t have a lot of time, you’ll at least get to taste one of Montreal’s most iconic offerings.

A little tip as you GPS your way there, if you see a long lineup, instead of waiting in line, Schwartz’s has opened a second location about two doors away. You can do a smoked meat takeout instead. I’d recommend ordering it medium fat as it’ll be more moist and juicy.

You don’t need to order a mixed platter if all you’re interested in is their smoked meat. You can get fries anywhere but not their smoked meat. Plus, if I’m not mistaken, price is cheaper on takeout smoked meat.

When I order, I only ask for smoked meat, no fries and only take the bread that is included. Nothing wrong with their fries, though, if you want to go for that.

Parking on or near that street is a tough get so if you see yourself wasting too much time trying to park, go the takeout route and then have it on a park bench somewhere. You’ll find a suitable spot just driving around.

If 5 or 6 hours later you want to grab some quick fast food from another historical location, try Montreal Pool Room in the downtown area. A couple of all dressed hotdogs are dirt cheap if you want to try.

I'm actually there a little longer as we booked the Comfort Inn downtown so I'm close to a few things for sure, including the Montreal Pool Room lol. Does Snowdens have a good Reuben also ? I'm good scarfing down fast food stuff, especially iconic stuff like smoked meat, but wife wants at least one " real meal ". Anyway , will be nice, haven't been in Montreal since I saw a game at the Forum on December 5, 1993.
And thank you.

 

[Mrb1p]

I'm actually there a little longer as we booked the Comfort Inn downtown so I'm close to a few things for sure, including the Montreal Pool Room lol. Does Snowdens have a good Reuben also ? I'm good scarfing down fast food stuff, especially iconic stuff like smoked meat, but wife wants at least one " real meal ". Anyway , will be nice, haven't been in Montreal since I saw a game at the Forum on December 5, 1993.
And thank you.

What kind of meal are you looking for? Montréal has, in my (biased) opinion, the greatest food scene in the world. You demand we deliver. Youre right in time to enjoy the spoils of summer too, culinary wise.

As for snodown, theyre not Reubens though, theyre smoked meat sandwiches. Theyre missing the thousand island and cheese to make it a reuben, it is a true jewish delicatessen speciality because its the non-americanized version of a reuben.

I would skip pool room if Im honest, its great 2 am food, but its the same lesters hot dogs, same bread and same gravy youll find in 90% of cantine in Québec. If you go for the history, youll be disappointed.

If you want something special and historic, you could try la Binerie for breakfest, Wilensky for a quick lunch, Julep for the orange drinks or maybe caffe itialia. I think theyre the other older spot without consideing lauberge st gabriel.

Wilenskys, sure. The rest I would skip unless you actually wanted to grab a steamie or two.

Theres so many great chefs in Montréal, you don't have to suffer through frozen lester links, even if that hits the spot at times (like for me tonight, lol.).

 

[Runner77]

I'm actually there a little longer as we booked the Comfort Inn downtown so I'm close to a few things for sure, including the Montreal Pool Room lol. Does Snowdens have a good Reuben also ? I'm good scarfing down fast food stuff, especially iconic stuff like smoked meat, but wife wants at least one " real meal ". Anyway , will be nice, haven't been in Montreal since I saw a game at the Forum on December 5, 1993.
And thank you.

There’s a foodie I follow on Instagram who constantly comes up with interesting restaurants, mostly affordable. Here’s a sample clip:



His videos are short and easy to get through and you’ll see exactly what you’re getting. I’d recommend going through his different suggestions and I bet you’re bound to find that original real meal you’re looking for. Best of all, it’ll barely take any time.

 

[yianik]

What kind of meal are you looking for? Montréal has, in my (biased) opinion, the greatest food scene in the world. You demand we deliver. Youre right in time to enjoy the spoils of summer too, culinary wise.

As for snodown, theyre not Reubens though, theyre smoked meat sandwiches. Theyre missing the thousand island and cheese to make it a reuben, it is a true jewish delicatessen speciality because its the non-americanized version of a reuben.

I would skip pool room if Im honest, its great 2 am food, but its the same lesters hot dogs, same bread and same gravy youll find in 90% of cantine in Québec. If you go for the history, youll be disappointed.

If you want something special and historic, you could try la Binerie for breakfest, Wilensky for a quick lunch, Julep for the orange drinks or maybe caffe itialia. I think theyre the other older spot without consideing lauberge st gabriel.

Wilenskys, sure. The rest I would skip unless you actually wanted to grab a steamie or two.

Theres so many great chefs in Montréal, you don't have to suffer through frozen lester links, even if that hits the spot at times (like for me tonight, lol.).

Awesome, thanks for the ideas.

 

[yianik]

Schwartz, Snowdon Deli, Smoke meat pete, Felix Mish. Grab a Smoked meat poutine for the full experience.dssz

Thanks Runner77 and Mrb1p.

?Things played out such that we went to Snowdon''s. Not a reuben but still real nice smoked meat, and a lot of it

Went to a pastry shop on Jean Talon. Delicious.

Walked around old Montreal. Drove around a bit. Beautiful city.

All of us want to come back soon.

 

[Non Player Canadiens]

Thanks Runner77 and Mrb1p.

?Things played out such that we went to Snowdon''s. Not a reuben but still real nice smoked meat, and a lot of it

Went to a pastry shop on Jean Talon. Delicious.

Walked around old Montreal. Drove around a bit. Beautiful city.

All of us want to come back soon.

blah Reuben are good but they're everywhere. if you want a good Reuben go to NYC or any other city. if you're in Montreal, smoked meat sandwich, medium fat w/ mustard, is the way to go

 

[angusyoung]

Don't know why Indonesian food never really took off in Montreal,it has to be the most flavorful and tasty cuisine. Doesn't have to be a full restaurant doing rijsttafel but even a little place that has a few table and be able to take out would be a big hit I'm sure.

And these automated beer dispensers should be at every sporting venue,speeds thing up and no awkwardness in feeling obliged to tip!

 

[yianik]

blah Reuben are good but they're everywhere. if you want a good Reuben go to NYC or any other city. if you're in Montreal, smoked meat sandwich, medium fat w/ mustard, is the way to go

Lol. Yep , medium fat it was ( Runner mentioned it ).

 

[angusyoung]

Grab a Smoked meat poutine for the full experience.

Throw in a couple of stents and a cardiologist and call it a day!

 

[angusyoung]

What kind of meal are you looking for? Montréal has, in my (biased) opinion, the greatest food scene in the world. You demand we deliver. Youre right in time to enjoy the spoils of summer too, culinary wise.

As for snodown, theyre not Reubens though, theyre smoked meat sandwiches. Theyre missing the thousand island and cheese to make it a reuben, it is a true jewish delicatessen speciality because its the non-americanized version of a reuben.

I would skip pool room if Im honest, its great 2 am food, but its the same lesters hot dogs, same bread and same gravy youll find in 90% of cantine in Québec. If you go for the history, youll be disappointed.

If you want something special and historic, you could try la Binerie for breakfest, Wilensky for a quick lunch, Julep for the orange drinks or maybe caffe itialia. I think theyre the other older spot without consideing lauberge st gabriel.

Wilenskys, sure. The rest I would skip unless you actually wanted to grab a steamie or two.

Theres so many great chefs in Montréal, you don't have to suffer through frozen lester links, even if that hits the spot at times (like for me tonight, lol.).

Biased and naive! Montreal is not even making the top 5 in North America let alone the rest of the planet.

 

[Mrb1p]

Biased and naive! Montreal is not even making the top 5 in North America let alone the rest of the planet.

Yeah definitely you dont know about the food scene if you say so. I guess you know more than Bourdain and I .

 

[Runner77]

Biased and naive! Montreal is not even making the top 5 in North America let alone the rest of the planet.

Are you sure about that?

Montreal is the New Food Capital of North America

How to eat your way through the coolest city in the north.

www.townandcountrymag.com

 

[Ezpz]

Are you sure about that?

Montreal is the New Food Capital of North America

How to eat your way through the coolest city in the north.

www.townandcountrymag.com

I would take New York city over most places for variety but to me the food capital depends on your tastes. I would much rather eat in Chongqing or Tokyo than anywhere in the west because I think the quality and freshness of ingredients is higher and there is a bigger focus on 'mouth feel' in addition to taste in Asian cuisine. I have had good Japanese food everywhere, but I have never been able to find authentic Chinese in Canada or the US. I feel like Asian dishes can be eaten without feeling like shit afterwards (minus Korean, that is my Asian western food comparable).

I think it is because something like sushi vinegar or flash frozen fish can be exported but you can't get fresh herbs and spices from Sichuan in the west at an affordable price. The closest I had was in Richmond, BC, which was much better than low quality stuff in China but it still paled in comparison to the real high quality thing.

I had a 1kg tomahawk ribeye for lunch and somehow I am hungry now that I am talking about this.

 

[Runner77]

I would take New York city over most places for variety but to me the food capital depends on your tastes. I would much rather eat in Chongqing or Tokyo than anywhere in the west because I think the quality and freshness of ingredients is higher and there is a bigger focus on 'mouth feel' in addition to taste in Asian cuisine. I have had good Japanese food everywhere, but I have never been able to find authentic Chinese in Canada or the US. I feel like Asian dishes can be eaten without feeling like shit afterwards (minus Korean, that is my Asian western food comparable).

I think it is because something like sushi vinegar or flash frozen fish can be exported but you can't get fresh herbs and spices from Sichuan in the west at an affordable price. The closest I had was in Richmond, BC, which was much better than low quality stuff in China but it still paled in comparison to the real high quality thing.

I had a 1kg tomahawk ribeye for lunch and somehow I am hungry now that I am talking about this.

The quoted piece was just to rebut a claim about Montreal in a North American context. I too can think of several other European cities or regions where I’d rather dine in than Montreal or Quebec at large. Italy’s Emilia Romagna region, their culinary capital, tops my list.

 

[Incubajerks]

The quoted piece was just to rebut a claim about Montreal in a North American context. I too can think of several other European cities or regions where I’d rather dine in than Montreal or Quebec at large. Italy’s Emilia Romagna region, their culinary capital, tops my list.

Exactly since when did Emilia-Romagna become the capital of Italian cuisine? Who decided that? In Italy there is no culinary capital, if it existed I think Emilia-Romagna could easily not even be on the podium.

 

[angusyoung]

The wedding we will be attending in the Cook islands will consist of the the traditional Maori hangi method,wild pig! yum yum!
I actually can't wait, the ''needle'' is already calling my name!

 

[angusyoung]

I had a 1kg tomahawk ribeye for lunch and somehow I am hungry now that I am talking about this.

 

[angusyoung]

1 kilo?



The wolfman is alive and well and reportedly rather peckish,and on occasion can be found contributing to an internet hockey site.

 

[Ezpz]

Exactly since when did Emilia-Romagna become the capital of Italian cuisine? Who decided that? In Italy there is no culinary capital, if it existed I think Emilia-Romagna could easily not even be on the podium.

This is what is good about opinions. I don't really care for Italian food as a whole but I quite enjoy prosciutto crudo and certain varieties of salami.

What Italian dish or regional food would you recommend that someone who hasn't been inside the country wouldn't know? Keep in mind I hate pasta and ragu and goat cheese. I'm also not big on Italian desserts.

 

[Ezpz]

1 kilo?

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The wolfman is alive and well and reportedly rather peckish,and on occasion can be found contributing to an internet hockey site.

I was visiting my sister in the States and on the way back I noticed it was about 50% less than it would cost me in Canada. Dry brined it for a day and then lit up the charcoal grill. Normally I will just use a gas grill and butter baste my steak at the end cause lighting up the charcoal is a chore and the charcoal used is more expensive than the steak. For this one it was a must.

It was delicious as hell. Probably it was closer to 800g after trimming the fat. You know ribeyes get that big hunk in between the two cuts. It was like 25 American dollars, whereas it's about 50-60 Canadian at Sobeys. I think I may have to venture across the border more often. I don't want to get shot though.

 

[angusyoung]

Yeah definitely you dont know about the food scene if you say so. I guess you know more than Bourdain and I .

Bourdain? Anthony Bourdain? I'd ask him but,and hate to be the one to tell you,but he's passed. And you're putting yourself on the same pedestal? How and why do you feel that your culinary expertise is on the same level as his and superior to everyone else?

These are his fav places,not one mention of Montreal let alone Canada

OT: - The Food & Drinks Thread (Part 5)

So my wife and 3 kids ( 10-16 ) are driving through Montreal, have about 6 hours . Decent family places to eat ? . Where do I get a good Reuben sandwich, and as a bonus, ideas of places to spend a little time ? And no amusement parks etc. Appreciate any ideas. Schwartz, Snowdon Deli, Smoke meat...

forums.hfboards.com

No Canadian city's,how many of these places have you visited? I must be pretty close to 75%

Montreal comes in 45th
World’s 50 Best Cities For Foodie Travellers.

1. New York City, United States
2. London, United Kingdom
3. New Delhi, India
4. Frankfurt, Germany
5. Singapore
6. San Francisco, United States
7. Madrid, Spain
8. Paris, France
9. Barcelona, Spain
10. Tokyo, Japan
11. Oslo, Norway
12. Bangkok, Thailand
13. Rome, Italy
14. Dubai, United Arab Emirates
15. Amsterdam, Netherlands
16. Stockholm, Sweden
17. Los Angeles, United States
18. Copenhagen, Denmark
19. Munich, Germany
20. Las Vegas, United States
21. San Francisco, United States
22. Mumbai, India
23. Hong Kong
24. Chicago, United States
25. Taipei, Taiwan
26. Bern, Switzerland
27. New Orleans, United States
28. Shanghai, China
29. Venice, Italy
30. Mexico City, Mexico
31. Bali, Indonesia
32. Melbourne, Australia
33. Brussels, Belgium
34. Sydney, Australia
35. Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
36. Houston, United States
37. Beijing, China
38. Athens, Greece
39. Cape Town, South Africa
40. Buenos Aires, Argentina
41. Berlin, Germany
42. Kyoto, Japan
43. Chennai, India
44. Vienna, Austria
45. Montreal, Canada
46. Zurich, Switzerland
47. Florence, Italy
48. Hyderabad, India
49. Lisbon, Portugal

 

[Non Player Canadiens]

easy ignore ^