food_eater

I apologise for my ignorance, but doesn't decanting involve pouring the liquid into another container? Or does decanting also include simply opening the bottle and pouring into a glass? In that case, are you saying that once I open the bottle, I have one week to drink it at it's prime?

Hello all, I'm not much of an alcoholic drinker, and I tasted my first glass of port about 2 years ago. I loved it, and have since always tried to order a glass at the end of a meal if I'm at a fancy place and have a little cash to spare. I just got a whole bottle of it for my birthday, and would like to indulge every once in a while, but I don't want it to go bad. It is a W&J Graham's 20 year Tawny Port. Also, is there a recommended temperature to drink it at, or should I drink it with nuts, cheese, chocolate, or something else? If it doesn't last that long after opening, I might wait for a party or an event. Thanks, Food_eater.

Let me tell you that the cheese on top is a really handy feature. I've grown up in Montreal, and like them "all dressed". When eating at a pizza place in Hungary, we got a menu that was all Hungarian, Czech and German, and the waitress spoke no English or French, so I was on my own. The only one that looked even close to familiar was called "Extra", and I figgured it would be pretty close to "all dressed". Not a chance. "Extra" means you get canned peas and corn (bordering on popcorn) on top with minimal cheese to hold it all together. Those little peas and corns were highly unstable and ended up rolling all over the floor. By the end, we must have lost half our toppings. Fun, but disappointing. The most memorable pizza (don't remember if it was the best) was when I was a young boy and won 2 extra large pizzas at Elios Pizzaria from a radio show. Our family of 6 included 4 strapping young boys ages 10-16, and we could only eat one slice each before we were full. We only ordered one pizza, and we brought home leftovers. I swear that the pizza was an inch thick. That was around 8-9 years ago. Does anyone know if it is still around?

I just heard that the Mt Stephen's Club on Drummond has a brunch on Sundays. I went there for a wedding reception, and the decor in the little rooms was fantastic, and the food was good. Any comments on their Brunch? Is it just "good", or is it a Tony the Tiger "Grrrrrrreat"? Also, any ideas what the cost is, and whether it is a good cost/quality ratio?

I agree that Illy is good anywhere. But speaking of coffee in far away places, when on vacation in Hungary and Austria, I had as many coffees as I could handle, and was nearly always disappointed, because they were always served warm. Yeck. Even at a giant Seagfreddo (sp?) in central Vienna, the coffee was there promptly, but warm after just 10 secs. Is this the "standard" for coffee and we in Montreal are just lucky to get the hot brew, or is piping hot standard, and these places have it wrong? ps. Apologies to all. I have learned my lesson, and will be a good boy from now on.

I think you're right, mcmillan, there is no laprise project. I made some queries. mme.Amiee is either on crack, or trying to appear really important.

Thanks Chopper for the Leméac brunch tip. We went today, and it was just simply marvellous. I had a great omelette (with fries), and my sweetie had the fruit and beignets. The beignets were piping hot, and their pineapple marmelade was super yummy too. I left stuffed. The only issue I had was that our café au lait were not quite warm enough. But how about that marmelade! Also, I know I will have to be back, because the guy beside me had the poached egg, and I need to give it a shot. Speaking of the guy beside me, I guess a Sunday afternoon is not the "hippest" time to go out, because with the exception of maybe 2 people, everyone there could have either been my parents, or even grandparents. I felt like I had to sit up straight or someone would say "sit up sonny" and whack me on the knuckles. I've been to Olive and Gourmando's (actually discovered it accidentally about a week after it opened when they had about 3 tables - each different - and very roomy) but now I don't know if I would linger there. I usually try to get out as soon as possible too. Not in a huff, but there's a nice park with benches on d'Youville just a block away. I invariably get a hot chorizo sandwich and some kind of bun or pastry and end up there. Thanks for the tips. These are the kinds of places I am looking for. Yum.

I've been a couple of times, and I don't even need the dessert menu anymore. 3 cheers for POUDING! Yum.

I've been reading for a while, but here's my first post. Hooray! This is my problem. My lovely wife started working evenings at a fine local eatery, and I would still like to take her out. We have a "Ste-Patate-24hr-grease-joint" on the corner, but somehow that just doesn't seem appropriate, and besides, I doubt they have good coffee. I've seen lots of posts about recommended Mexican, Thai, Sushi, One-day-in-Montreal places, so I hope people can help me out. I remember passing by a place on Mont-Royal just east of St-Hubert once, but the lineup looked hours long. Can anyone remind me what this place is called, and whether it is worth the wait? Are there other choices? Also, what are the approximate costs for a good breakfast? We probably wouldn't be having wine... Thanks!