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samedi, 20 août, 2011

Bistro Nolah
Dollard-des-Ormeaux
Service
Nourriture
4.0

Bistro Nolah is, and will continue to be, a hidden gem in the West Island of Montreal. Before I finally indulged myself and experienced its offerings, almost everyone I know was raving about it. "The best elevated cajun food in the city" they were saying....And to that statement: I wholeheartedly agree. From the subtle ambience, to the genuine manners of the staff, this establishment has come to be one of my absolute favourites in "the West". I ate there with my mom, who is mutually an eloquent woman with a refined taste. Not afraid to speak her mind, she is always honest about her outlook on a restaurant. To be clear, she also very much enjoyed the tastings and libations of Nolah. Upon ordering our meal, we were graciously offered a New Orleans delicacy known as "a hushpuppy". A hushpuppy is a bite sized, savoury ball, made with a cornmeal-based batter; that is deep fried. Sometimes being overly dense and over-fried, they can be too chewy. To my surprise, these hushpuppies were absolutely crisp on the outside and had a perfectly tender interior. For our appetizers, we ordered the Louisiana crab cakes and shrimp tacos. The shrimp tacos, although as delicious as anticipated, did not go beyond anything ordinary. The crab cakes however, were absolutely scrumptious. The fried cakes bursted with crab flavour, rightfully highlighting it as the hero ingredient of the dish. Served with a mildly spicy aioli and some corn niblets, every layered flavour and texture accentuated the flavour profile of the crab. As for the entrées, we ordered the jambalaya and blackened catfish to share. Both dishes sang a sweet, melodic Louisiana song. They were truly delectable. The deconstruction of the jambalaya was innovative in presentation and made for a combination of different bites. This dish included all the familiar flavours of a jambalaya and enhanced every single one. It included jumbo shrimps, a tomato-based, dark roux, sauce with rice that was packed with creole herbs and spices. The added vegetables and micro-greens were unnecessary but provided the "fine dining" touch. The blackened catfish simultaneously tickled our tastebuds and unquestionably transported us to the docks of New Orleans. A perfect blend of spices, alongside fresh sautéed vegetables and raw shaved radish, the balance within each and every ingredient was a perfect equilibrium. A truly authentic and grasping touch, on the fish, was the orange "Pontchartrain" sauce. I have never seen this sauce served with fish anywhere in Montreal. The name of the sauce derives from Lake Pontchartrain in southeastern Louisiana and like the lake, the thick, buttery sauce, was teeming with fish. To end such as stunning meal was an even more stunning dessert. The bread pudding, being a humbling and when done correctly: crowd pleasing dish, was luscious and delightful. Topped with fresh fruit and a Jack Daniels syrup, it was frankly hard not to finish. Simple, not simplistic, this is a staple in southern cuisine and was executed with such finesse and ease (as it should be). Bistro Nolah is a distinct establishment and in all honesty, an exquisite restaurant that is recommended to anyone who loves cajun cuisine and/or looking to expand their culinary horizons.

21 févr., 2019
La Verità
Dollard-des-Ormeaux
Service
Nourriture
3.5

My experience at La Verita was great, from the ambiance to the music. It wasn't too loud and I could actually have a decent conversation. The interior decor was contemporary and a pleasure to view. The waiter was charming and very knowledgeable on the food and wine. His suggestions were pretty helpful. I started off my meal with the grilled octopus which was served with mixed greens tossed in an aged balsamic vinaigrette. It was enjoyable, flavourful and light enough that I was anticipating my entrée. However, my date wasn't too crazy about the foie gras as it was lacking in flavour and did not have the usual "melt in your mouth" effect. I wouldn't suggest it because it's pricey and lacked the wow factor. My main course selection was the lobster ravioli and it was al dente, creamy and mediocre. Whereas my date ordered the seafood risotto and it was excellent. If you like spicy, ask for a kick. I was most impressed by the fact that the scallops had a perfect consistency and they weren't too rubbery as most restaurants would cook them. Yet, the lobster claw and shrimp weren't enough. Lastly, I was able to feast my eyes on I-pad creations from the restaurant and I selected their house specialty, a maple cheesecake. It was eye candy and also offered many blends of flavour. Overall, I would go back and sample alternate dishes and would recommend it to friends.

20 août, 2011
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