Monthly Archives: July 2012

Grumman’78 Comptoir

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Silicon Island

Street food in a food court?  Well… only in Montréal where the ridiculous ban on selling street food has been hurting a city that needs a big kick in the ass renewal.   Grumman’78 Comptoir is a simple way to … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Caffè in Gamba

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Silicon Island

Caffè in Gamba has been in the Mile End for a couple of years, but I tried it for the first time on this short visit to Montréal. Continue reading →

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Café Le Couteau

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Silicon Island

When I was still in Japan, I researched coffee shops in Montréal and Le Couteau seem to be floating at the top of the list of many people, so I took my jet lagged self to this café located on … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Paul Patates Frites: the Holy Grail of Poutine

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Silicon Island

I have anticipated this visit to Paul Patates Frites for a very long time. If you ask any Montrealer about their favorite place to eat poutine, you will never get the same answer, but if you ask me, I will … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Boucherie Slovenia

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Silicon Island

On my first day in Montréal, I ended up at Boucherie Slovenia on St-Laurent street for lunch.   I decided to start my gastronomic journey with a sure bet, and Slovenia did not let me down. Continue reading →

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The return of the prodigal foodie

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Silicon Island

My last Montreal meal was at Au Pied de Cochon and the rich artery clogging  experience still lingers in my mind after 4 years living in Japan. Continue reading →

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