The weather during our second Dishcrawl of the new year was not that much different from the first. With a snow storm in progress, we refused to give in to the cold and snow and made our way to the Old Port. Thankfully, Sesame (380 rue St-Jacques Ouest) was a warm and cozy place to begin. Warming up with some of their delicious teas and drinks in hand, we nibbled on what several of us concluded was the best General Tao in the city, a couple of pieces of sushi, some veggies in a warm red curry sauce, and pad thai.

Our next stop was L’Appartment (600 rue William) where we got to mix and mingle in the basement, which we had all to ourselves (barmaid and dj included!). Their delicious mohitos helped set the vibe while we nibbled on wild bison tartare on a lotus cracker, tuscan shrimp, short ribs, and tofu with peanut sauce.

Thankfully Grange vin + bouffe (120 McGill) was just a few steps away where we transitioned into raw food. I’m talking beet, beef, and salmon tartare. There was also a fantastic foie gras with a bit of sweet jam to polish it off. It was difficult to come to a consensus here. Everyone was willing to debate which one was best.

At Bistro Brasserie Les Soeurs Grises (32 McGill) a smoky auroma welcomed us upon arrival, signaling that our meal was ready. Gin salmon gravlax with capers was presented on a bed of fennel and pears, a black bean hummus with pasilla chile, a tostada with homemade salsa and pieces of beer and cheese sausage were delicious. For those of us who were adventurous enough to try the rabbit wings with homemade sauce, we weren’t disappointed. We were in complete agreement that the rabbit wings weren’t something we’d soon forget.

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A big thank you to all of you who weathered the storm and came out that night and our restaurants who offered such memorable food. It was a blast, and I look forward to seeing you at the next one!

xo

Anastasia