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Eatery: Plateau’s Greasy Spoon

Sonia Samji — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:10:06 +0000

I find it so intriguing how a place can get such mixed reviews, guess I’m lucky because I have never been disappointed at Greasy Spoon. It has all the qualities a hot spot needs: great vibe, rustic decor, tasteful spin on comfort food and of course, its welcoming terrace.

LOVE the inside of this joint, with its impressively long wooden bar, comfortable leather upholstered chairs and random knick knacks all around. Going back to my “great vibe” comment, well that’s awarded to the variety of music, playing at the perfect level in the background; old school r&b…sometimes a lil rocky, and as we all know, music can really set the mood.

Now the food…

If there’s one thing I just have to get when it’s on the menu, it’s salmon tartar. And their version rocks it out with an asian inspired zing!!! Tuna croquettes, nut crusted goat cheese with spicy honey and the smoked meat poutine (not served with regular fries, but instead these puffy little potato balls) were also fab-u-lous menu items. We actually had a hard time deciding which mains to get, because there were so many good choices! Finally we ended up getting the linguini with leak and wild mushrooms in sage cream sauce and the lobster roll that was served just the way it should be – in a toasted hot dog bun, with tasty mayonnaise, accompanied by delicious homemade chips and coleslaw.

And WOW was my pasta ever satisfying. I try not to order pasta when I eat out, but due to my love affair with mushrooms, I just couldn’t resist. Great texture in this meal; perfectly cooked pasta, wild mushrooms and a perfectly blended cream sauce. And if Sheppard’s pie isn’t a comfort food, then I don’t know what is. And their version was different and interesting; the caramelized onions and braised beef work wonders together & it’s served with homemade ketchup. Feel the need also to recommend 2 of their desserts; the citrus zest crème brulée and of course, the delectable half-baked chocolate chip cookie with vanilla ice cream. Need I say more?!

Heck,I love this place.

Do yourself a favour and visit it without any expectations. If you’re lucky, you’ll have the floor manager, Nico and he will make sure you’re a happy customer.

Prices are decent and the menu is available on-line so you can budget beforehand. It’s also worth pointing out, that the guys who opened up this spot are also the proud owners of Lucille’s Oyster bar and Marche 27 – also well known spots around the city. Greasy Spoon is easily a great spot for dates as it would be for a meal amongst friends.
Enjoy!

Greasy Spoon

160 Avenue Laurier Ouest Montreal, QC H2T
(514) 495-7666

http://greasyspoonmtl.com/

Posted By: Sonia Samji. Gourmand Blogger and Real Estate Broker with McGill Immobilier team. Sonia represents new condo construction in Montreal. She can be reached at 514.924.5971

Under Renovation: Building on Ave Des Pins and St Laurent

Deya Bautista — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 13:14:33 +0000

Photo taken on Dec 2008

Finally, the burned down building over at St Laurent and Ave de Pins it’s beings getting restored.

It’s been a few years since the building was shut-down due to a fire and without any signs of future renovations. It remained abandoned for the longest time. Doors closed, windows boarded up. You would think that being located at such a great corner [ St Laurence and Des Pins], someone will quickly get the place back in shape and get the commercial units rented again. Nope, not for this building anyway. The first picture was taken in December 2008. The good news: Someone finally took charge of this building.

Check out the ongoing renovations

Continue reading: Under Renovation: Building on Ave Des Pins and St Laurent

Posted By: Deya Bautista - Real Estate Broker working as part of the McGill Immobilier team. Specializing in high end condos in downtown and Old Montreal. For buying or selling contact Deya at: 514.917.7889 http://montrealrealestateblog.com/

Photo du Jour: Marche Bonsecours at Sunrise – Vieux Montreal

Deya Bautista — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:00:00 +0000

photo: Deya Bautista

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Video: Discover Avenue32 – Condo Project in Lachine

Deya Bautista — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:23:15 +0000

It’s been a while since we posted a video. Today, we are giving you a quick tour of Dev McGill Project: Avenue32. Yohan Robert, part of the sales team of Avenue32, guides us through the features of this lovely project in Lachine.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSyR6xa0ge0

Avenue32 Quick Specs:

3 phase project. Each building has approximately 50 units.
Condos sizes from 1 to 3 bedrooms.
Square footage: 450 to 1300
Prices starting at $135,000.

Delivery:
Phase One: Summer 2012
Phase Two: Summer 2013
Phase Three: To be posted.

More information please visit Avenue 32 at McGill Immobilier page

Image du Jour: Street Art – Berri and Cherrier

Deya Bautista — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 11:00:46 +0000

Photo: Deya Bautista

Although still unfinished, this mural looks better ad better every time I see it. The artist works on a 3D effect rendering. The windows and stairs look as if they are coming out of the building. Can’t wait to see the finished product. Look for it at the corner of Berri and Rue Cherrier, in the Plateau.

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Image du Jour: Tractor under Bridge

Deya Bautista — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:00:00 +0000

Photo: Deya Bautista

Driving though the south west of Montreal can be quite an adventure nowadays. You have to share the road with all sorts of construction vehicles, just as this one. The problem is not the sharing part. It is the waiting part. They drive about 20 km/hr. If you’re in a rush, getting stuck behind one of these…can drive you bananas. I took the creative initiative and snapped a shot. With my camera, of course :)
Photography: the creative outlet for road rage™

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Image du Jour: Wall Art – Duluth and de Bullion

Deya Bautista — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 12:00:04 +0000

Photo: Deya Bautista

Plateau has great street art decorating its buildings. Back in April 2008, we published a picture from Rue Duluth and their numerous graffiti walls.

This picture is the latest find in street art in the area. I am sure there are others just waiting to be discovered.

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