Restaurants

Sushi Miso Montreal – Mauvaise experience sur leur site web

Le restaurant Miso sushi se trouve sur le coin des rues Ste-Catherine et Atwater. Le décore et l’ambiance du restaurant font du restaurant un endroit chaleureux et confortable. Le menu offre une variété intéressante et nous avons toujours apprécié la diversité des sushis.

Nous avons essayé de placer une commande la soirée de la St-Valentin 2010 vers 18h. Nous avons placé une commande sur leur site web qui s’additionnait à environ 85$. Normalement, après la commande, nous recevons un courriel de confirmation. De plus, le restaurant à l’habitude de nous appeler pour confirmer la commande. Cependant, lors de cette commande, ni de courriel ni d’appel téléphonique n’on été reçu. Nous avons loger 2 appels et personnes ne répondait. Afin de ne pas gacher notre soirée, nous avons commander des sushi du restaurant Kaizen (www.70sushi.com). Nous avons pu payer directement sur leur site par carte de crédit, une confirmation email avait été envoyée aussitôt et nous avons reçu un appel pour nous avisé que notre commande a bien été reçu.

Nous avons quand même loger un troisième appel à Miso afin de s’assurer que notre commande sera annulée. Nous avions l’intention de laisser un message vocale. À notre surprise, une voie d’une dame à répondu. Nous avons expliqué notre situation et nous avons demandé qu’on annule notre commande. La dame avait l’air très heureuse qu’on ai annulé la commande, était très bête au téléphone et nous a presque raccroché au nez avant même qu’on ai pu avoir des explication.

Bref, ce malheureux événement ajoute le retaurant Miso à notre liste à éviter (On parle bien des commandes par internet.).

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La sirène de la mer – Best sea food in Montreal

Have you noticed how hard it is to find a decent sea food restaurant in Montreal? Well let me tell you that La Sirène is among our most favorite restaurants in Montreal for sea food. There are two locations in Montreal. I like the one on Jean-Talon. Although some might find the restaurant expensive, I have to tell you that the food is exceptionnaly good. The service is very fast and staff is more than friendly. The mezza is very good (Taboule, Houmous, cheese sticks, raw kebbe, fries etc..). For the fish, you can go to the small market at the back of the restaurant and pick the fish you like. The fish is very fresh and I suggest you ask the man behind the counter for his suggestions.. you can`t go wrong
The decor of the restaurant is fantastic as well. If you drink alcohol, don’t forget to have a bottle of Arak

1805 Rue Sauve Ouest, Montreal, QC H4N 3B8? – (514) 332-2255?
114 avenue Dresden, Mont-Royal, QC H3P 2B6? – (514) 345-0345

Nexus One from google cost 175$

Google’s forthcoming Nexus One smartphone is composed of components worth about $175, according to a teardown conducted by iSuppli.
While Google has priced the Nexus One at $179 with a two-year T-Mobile service plan ($529 without a subscription plan), the phone has a bill of materials of $174.15, according to iSuppli analysis, which was posted Friday. The report notes that its estimate does not include other expenses such as manufacturing, packaging, and software.

Source: Cnet.com

Pandémie Quebec grippe A(H1N1) au Québec

Pour tout renseignement sur la Grippe A(H1N1) au Quebec, visitez le site officiel: pandemiequebec.gouv.qc.ca

Tango Cocktails and Shisha

Tango Cocktail in the Centropolis is a hip, well decorated sort of lounge/coffee/cocktail place. In summer, the terrace is a great place to be and to have a shisha. Shishas are about 20$ which is a bit expensive for a shisha in Montreal. You have a choice of many different cocktails, arabic deserts and nice alcoholic beverages. The decor is something to see. Music can be loud at some times. Waitresses will catch your eyes… Last time we went, they were all wearing mini skirts !

205 Ch. Promenade Centropolis
Laval, Québec, H7T OB3
T 450.688.6588 F. 450.688.6587
www.tangococktails.com

BUNS Hamburger House Ste-Catherine

Yesterday, I was walking back home when I saw the big yellow sign of BUNS Hamberger House on Ste-Catherine (close to St-Mathieu). I got hungry because they have their single fire grill right next to the window display and the smell got to me ! I went in and the place is a narrow rectangle which seats maximum 10 people. It’s mostly a take out place but you can sit if you want.
On the menu:
Hamburger: 4$
Double Hamburger: 6$
Roasted Potatoes: 2$
Soft-Drinks: 1$
(Cheese is optional and free)

Conclusion: I actually enjoyed the burger very much. So much that I ordered a second burger. I found the burger to be pretty juicy and although the punk music in the background, the yellow walls and the dirty dirty fans on the ceiling made the place look “very student like”, I still give it a 8/10 for the tasty burger and the effort.

Give it a try, but don’t invite your girlfriend’s parents if you’re trying to impress them
Your comments are always welcome.

Pagan Fest 2009: The Old Gods are returning!

You may have heard of the Pagan Fest, the biggest folk-metal show that has been held in Montreal. Well, the event returns in strength this year, with a line-up as strong as last year.

The Pagan Fest will bring us the likes of Swashbuckle, Blackguard, Moonsorrow, Primordial and Korpiklaani.

Swashbuckle is a piratical thrash-metal band inspired by the tales of bloodthirsty buccaneers and other drunken corsairs that roamed the seas – Perhaps the least folkloric of the crew, they still have enough talent and energy to give a good show.

I have already talked about Blackguard on this blog, you can always visit the article (in french) here.

Moonsorrow is black-metal inspired folk that communicates a strong energy, and is formed by musicians of high talent. Directly from Helsinki, Finland, they will bring us the classic norwegian metal that you may know, but will definitely love.

Primordial comes to us directly from Ireland, and brings the old celtic legends to song with a classic guitar sound. Definitely a good band, but not as close to metal as the other bands on this tour are, describing their sound as more ”rock and roll”.

And, finally, the show that everyone has been looking forward to for a long time now, KORPIKLAANI! The Clan of the Wilderness (Which is what their name means in Finnish) finally comes to Montreal and will be ready to blast you straight out of your shoes with their incredible music. The classic metal instruments -Electric guitars, bass, and drums- are joined by traditional finnish instruments: The Jouhikko, woodwinds, violin and accordion. Using original instruments instead of synthesizers is particular- Few other bands are lucky enough to find players of folkloric instruments willing to join a metal band.

Swiss-based powerhouse Eluveitie has, once again, dropped out of the Pagan Fest, but has promised a tour this autumn to promote their new acoustic recording.

The Pagan Fest will be held at Le Medley on April 29. Tickets are on sale now for around 35$.

Buffet Maharaja – Indian buffet

Last sunday I felt like eating indian food and I was really really hungry. What’s better than having a buffet?

Located on 1481 René-Lévesque West, Buffet Maharaja offers a wide variety of delicious indian food. It’s been recently renovated and the buffet is now bigger than before. The staff is very friendly and waiters are always checking on you. I love their butter chicken and the nan bread ! All you can eat nan !! Yaay !
The buffet also includes a small corner that has non-indian food such as pizza, french fries, onion rings etc..

I would definetly recommend Buffet Maharaja especially if you are very hungry for indian food.

1481, René-Lévesque Bld. West,
Montréal, Québec
H3G 1T8
Tel : (514) 934-0655
http://www.buffetmaharaja.com/

Sushi Kanda – All you can eat sushi

Sushi Kanda is one of the firsts “All you can eat sushi” in Montreal. The first one opened on 2045, rue Bishop (Downtown Montreal). The all you can eat buffet is 21.99$/person and includes many varieties of sushis, makis, rolls, chicken, fish, tofu etc etc. The food is great and ALWAYS fresh because the tables keep rolling. The restaurant is always full (or almost) so you know that the fish hasn’t been there for long.
If you’re hungry and feel like pigging up sushi, Kanda is the place. Lunch specials are also great (all you can eat for 13.99$)

Be careful not to over order because you’ll have to pay 1$ for each piece you leave on your plate. You should instead order 2 or 3 times instead of ordering one big plate one time and not be sure to finish it !
PS: Try to Pizza sushi !

For Sushi Kanda’s location, CLICK HERE

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Restaurant Ti Express

Chez Tri Express; Une autre définition du poisson cru!

Tri, Le sushi Master du Koji’s Kaizen à Westmount et du Petit Tree House, saura définitivement animer vos papilles gustatives, et ce, à un prix plus que raisonnable, (entre 15 et 25$).

Entre quelques petites tables et un mini comptoir, Le Maitre Tri, roule et enroule avec des feuilles de riz et des feuilles de concombre, des poissons fondant sous la langue.

D’ailleurs, il a servi Madonna lors de son passage à Montréal, et figure sur les pubs de Videotron, solution affaires.

C’est absolument délicieux, réservez ou commandez, vous allez être heureux!

Voici un article du Journal Voir qui vous mettra, davantage l’eau à la bouche…
Le petit sculpteur de sushis de la rue Laurier, http://www.voir.ca/restos/chronique.aspx?iIDArticle=43669

Tri Express
1650, avenue Laurier Est
514 528-5641