Comments on: Off to Montreal

By: James Joyner

James Joyner — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 11:37:31 +0000

Thanks, all.

I'm not that adventurous and eater, so will likely pass on the sweetbreads. I've done poutine and some microbrews already. Liking the Rickard's White.

I'll do Tim Horton's soon. Maybe for breakfast!

By: Janis Gore

Janis Gore — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 17:01:33 +0000

Have a wonderful time.

Do not send temperature reports. OK?

By: OTB FYI

OTB FYI — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:52:08 +0000

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By: Triumph

Triumph — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:17:25 +0000

In addition to Paulie's suggestion, make sure you eat a bunch of poutine (and maybe a few Tim Hortons' maple donuts for good measure).

Also check out the plethora of micro-brews and brew pubs.

In Montreal, Benelux is my favorite (245 Sherbrooke ouest)--they have a wide selection. Le Cheval Blanc (809 Rue Ontario Est) is also really good--particularly on white Belgian ales.

By: Our Paul

Our Paul — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:24:11 +0000

There are thousand of reasons to visit both cities, but among the top three are ris du veau, or sweetbreads, aka, the thymus gland of calves (veal). Almost impossible to find in US eateries, they will be prominently displayed as a specialty in the better restaurants in both cities. The real problem is that there is no standardized dish, each chef approaches their preparation differently. Failure to order this delectable dish while in Montreal or Quebec is a culinary crime of high order and will be reported to the authorities!!! Enjoy, and I am turning green...