| Be adventurous
and explore! That’s what travel is all about, isn’t
it? All the eateries listed below are choice excerpts
from a unique guidebook called Secret Montreal.
Most of these spots are found off the beaten track in
Montreal’s neighbourhoods. We suggest dining out at
lunch hour when the prices are down and service is much
more attentive. Hop on the bus or Metro and for under
a $2.00 fare you’re guaranteed a delightful cultural
and culinary experience. P.S. This is a perfect
opportunity to practice your high school French. But,
don’t worry. Most people speak English as well.
Secret Indian
Taj Mahal de l’Ouest (5026 Sherbrooke West,
just east of Decarie, tel: 482 -0076) features cuisine
from the north and south of India. Calcutta-trained
chef Sadeq Choudhury serves up consistently excellent
fare. Try it for dinner, or the very well-priced lunch
specials. A particular favorite is the chicken tikka
dinner, a succulently tender chicken breast braised
in the unique tandoori style.
Secret Italian
La Cucina (5134 St. Laurent, between Laurier and
Fairmount, tel: 495-1131) is a bistro-style eatery serving
pasta, pizza, and calzone. Conveniently, pastas are
available in half portions, so you can mix and match,
sampling a variety of flavors.
Secret Japanese
The upscale Soto Restaurant Sushi Bar (3527 St.
Laurent, north of Sherbrooke, tel: 842-1150) is located
smack in the middle of the hot St. Laurent nightlife
scene. If you’re a sushi gourmande, or if you’ve been
anxiously awaiting the occasion to get in on the craze,
you’ll find a complete selection of these delicate morsels
as well as a full menu of other Japanese specialties.
Secret Greek
Restaurant Hermes (1010) Jean Talon West, west
of du Parc, tel: 272-3880) offers authentic Greek cuisine,
including all the classic dishes, homemade in the traditional
manner. It’s like eating in your mother’s dining room.
As seems to be a requirement in Greek restaurants, the
portions are overly generous.
Secret Vegetarian
Le Commensal (2115 St. Denis; 1204 McGill College;
3715 Queen Mary across from St. Joseph’s Oratory) offers
imaginative and extensive dining. The chefs work wonders
with tofu and seitan. The food is served buffet-style,
but while you’re heaping food on your plate, keep in
mind that you pay by weight.
(Source: Secret Montreal, Tod Hoffman, Publisher
ECW Press. For further info, please click here)
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