She almost cleaned her plate of jus with bread haha. I'm learning to take photos and love reading about delicious food! (514) 392-1649. Located facing the harbor water in the Old Port, the entrance to the restaurant is located inside a lobby of an Inn. Déjà vu! Old Montreal's far-reaching Antonopoulos Group and its 24 restaurants' Happening Gourmand event is happening all through August—here are our top picks. if you'd rather look at the whole list, find it here. Start your night off with a delicious and affordable meal, and top it off by dancing to the beats of Montreal’s finest DJ’s – not bad for a typically slow January month Reserve online now at www.happeninggourmand.com. The simple breakfast sandwich offerings, avo toasts and smoked salmon bagels are good grab-and-go options, especially when paired up with their blueberry-dark chocolate chia pudding. Happening Gourmand: Taverne Gaspar. yummm!!! Thanks for subscribing! Mine in particular was the dryer/leaner of the plates and was definitely more gamier. Service was average; we didn’t need help when they came to check on us, and when we needed some they weren’t around? Didn’t even notice there was supposed to be pistachio cream! Montreal, QC H2Y 1J1 89 Rue de la Commune Est These restaurants include , Brasserie 701, Bevo Bar + Pizzéria, Kyo Bar Japonais, Maggie Oakes, Méchant Boeuf, Modavie, Taverne Gaspar, Verses Bistro, and Vieux-Port Steakhouse. Did Canadian politicians know the victims of a targeted shooting at a trendy Richmond restaurant? A gourmet tavern where you will feel just like home Gaspar’s kitchen serves up fresh, pub-style cooking and wide variety of local beers and spirits. Yannie January 20, 2013. You may be in a pickle this year with demand skyrocketing amid the pandemic… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…, Participating Restaurants in the Old Port - 425, rue St-Jean-Baptiste, Montréal, Quebec. With Old Montreal practically devoid of tourists this year, the historic neighbourhood's Antonopoulos Group's 24 restaurants and bars have launched the summer edition of Happening Gourmand, a restaurant-hopping event that puts table d'hôte menus for lunch, dinner and brunch at super low prices: Brunches at $17, and lunches and dinners going for anywhere from $25 to $35. Whether you are a pizza lover, a steak lover, a brunch lover, an eggs- benedict lover – there is a cuisine, a tailoured ambiance, and a unique experience for EVERYONE at Happening Gourmand! Yeah, that one. Place Bell's Mario Kart-themed go-karting ice track is back this month. The jus was actually pretty tasty and helped with the flavour of the lamb meat. This time around I did some research on the menu and we all ended up choosing the onion soup and lamb shank. These restaurants include , Brasserie 701, Bevo Bar + Pizzéria, Kyo Bar Japonais, Maggie Oakes, Méchant Boeuf, Modavie, Taverne Gaspar,… Full details →. The onion soup was warm and tasty. (although Verses was my first choice…no one seemed interested as we already tried last year). E also called it “Unemployment Pudding”  or “Hobo Pudding” because of the name. A post shared by NELLI Café + Vin nature (@nelli.cafevin) on Jul 25, 2020 at 7:00am PDT. 'SNL' parodies Trump, Biden presidential debate in 46th season opener, Trump could soon be discharged from hospital, but coronavirus condition remains unclear, 'Proud Boys' Twitter hashtag flooded with images of LGBTQ2 pride, couples, Donald Trump to leave hospital after coronavirus treatment, SNL opens with Trump, Biden debate spoof in season 46 opener, Doctors reveal more about Trump's condition with COVID-19, Annamie Paul elected as new federal Green Party leader, Proposed rail line provides hope in Alberta's oilpatch. Other restaurants have non-stop mimosas you can opt for, and hey, maybe that's your thing, but we're imaging you don't want to stay indoors too often and you've got better things to do. The meal went well and we had fun chatting. Furthermore, Happening Gourmand has also partnered with Igloofest, with all restaurants selling tickets at the reduced price of $25.00. Change ). Don't let the above photo from their Instagram fool you (for some reason they've got sandwiches but are holding back on posting them), this is probably the best bet for a brunch. Check out DJs, bands and drinks at Time Out Market Montréal, - YES! Sign up to our newsletter for the latest and greatest from your city and beyond. Canada repatriates orphaned girl from ISIS camp in Syria. The thing is, when you've only got a month and only so much time to go out to eat, which ones are you going to pick? As Happening Gourmand nears its end, I decided to drop by Taverne Gaspar with S and E for a hopefully better tasting experience than last time. I’ve had it before and believe it or not I felt the cold caramel ice cream helped make the sweet syrupy-ness of it. As Happening Gourmand nears its end, I decided to drop by Taverne Gaspar with S and E for a hopefully better tasting experience than last time. Furthermore, Happening Gourmand has also partnered with Igloofest, with all restaurants selling tickets at the reduced price of $25.00. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. has—if you're willing to pay that extra $4 before taxes—a menu worth the visit. - Grumman '78 is doing Drag-Thru brunch services in Saint-Henri and they are FAB-U-LOUS, - WATCH: The Arcade Fire marked the 10th anniversary of The Suburbs with a surprise performance, Photograph: Happening Gourmand / happeninggourmand.com, A post shared by Expérience Vieux Montréal (@expoldmtl). The cheese was really good though E and S commented that the broth itself tasted a bit sour as opposed to salty. If you are interested in trying out a restaurant, give Taverne Gaspar a shot though I read that their regular prices aren’t worth it. We were served some cold bread and butter (alas, one day I will enjoy a restaurant with hot bread) before our dishes arrived. If you want a singular choice, go for the orrichette with rapini and sausage. Happening Gourmand is a month-long gastronomic experience where 9 mouth-watering Old Montreal restaurants offer exceptional table d’hôte brunch and dinner menus at a reduced cost – adding some flavourful heat to our cold winter months! Happening Gourmand is a month-long gastronomic experience where 9 mouth-watering Old Montreal restaurants offer exceptional table d’hôte brunch and dinner menus at a reduced cost – adding some flavourful heat to our cold winter months! Here are our top picks for the entire event; if you'd rather look at the whole list, find it here. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. It was a good choice since we were cold from outside! We're excited to have Taverne Gaspar as one of the participating restaurants! Happening Gourmand 2012 runs from January 9-31! Located facing the harbor water in the Old Port, the entrance to the restaurant is located inside a lobby of an Inn. Dang son, what a mouthful. There just isn’t much inspiring on the restaurant menus and I feel the quality just keeps declining. It wasn’t too crowded tonight and I liked the low-lit pub feel (without the boisterous crowd). We already have this email. By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. This year, the gastronomic event invites food lovers to a special summer edition and offers succulent tables d'hôte at reduced prices, from August 3 to 30, 2020. January 21, 2013 / by zuuchini / in food, Montreal, restaurant review / 4 Comments. hahah not particularly bad though. Additionally, Verses Bistro, Maggie Oakes, Méchant Boeuf, Brasserie 701, and Taverne Gaspar are offering their amazing brunch menus for $17 or less! The Antonopoulos Group's first foray into strictly Italian cuisine in an admittedly good looking interior (and a decent terrasse!) Try another? Taverne Gaspar was voted by the majority this year as the restaurant to try. Old Port sort of already has a reputation for being a tourist trap and this event hasn’t really helped me find some “hidden gems” in the area. ... Taverne Gaspar. From January 7th to February 7th, restaurants including Suite 701, BEVO and Taverne Gaspar (and many more. Start your night off with a delicious and affordable meal, and top it off by dancing to the beats of Montreal’s finest DJ’s – not bad for a typically slow January month Reserve online now at http://www.happeninggourmand.com. A foodie, gamer, artist, lazy bum! S isn’t a fan of chocolate but he didn’t seem to have a strong opinion about his dessert. While any restaurant that can afford that much advertising might not be cool enough for you, it's hard to argue with a $25 menu like this: Beet salad with goat cheese and a vinaigrette to start, followed by half a Cornish hen/steak frites/a bowl of risotto with a green pea pesto. ( Log Out /  For dessert, E and I chose the pouding chomeur and S chose the chocolate lava cake. The pudding was sweet and oh-so-bad for you hahah. What if the Beirut explosion on August 4 happened in the Port of Montreal? Starting with a kaiso salad or miso soup (natch), you get three dishes from the following list: Beef sashimi, fish sashimi, eight maki, tempura tiger shrimps, chicken wings, slow-cooked pork belly, and gyoza. ( Log Out /  Check out DJs, bands and drinks at Time Out Market Montréal, YES! These restaurants include , Brasserie 701, Bevo Bar + Pizzéria, Kyo Bar Japonais, Maggie Oakes, Méchant Boeuf, Modavie, Taverne Gaspar, Verses Bistro, and Vieux-Port Steakhouse. That is why 5 of the participating restaurants in 2019 Happening Gourmand are also offering table d’hôte brunch specials every Saturday and Sunday. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. - Missing live music? This January, Montreal foodies are able to enjoy the finest meals Old Montreal has to offer, and the best thing is, it’s all under $30.00! Are you into trying only the latest restaurant arrivals? The sarcophagus had been sealed shut for 2,500 years. I wasn’t a huge fan of the combination of gamey taste and dry texture but the meat pretty much slid off the bone. ( Log Out /  Whether you are a pizza lover, a steak lover, a brunch lover, an eggs- benedict lover – there is a cuisine, a tailoured ambiance, and a unique experience for EVERYONE at Happening Gourmand! Additionally, Verses Bistro, Maggie Oakes, Méchant Boeuf, Brasserie 701, and Taverne Gaspar are offering their amazing brunch menus for $17 or less! Did you know that by visiting us during Happening Gourmand, you receive 15% off the @igloofest_mtl ticket of your choice? But I think my opinion for Happening Gourmand will change next year. They opened it live in front of dozens of people. Pudding with vanilla ice cream for dessert.. The menu: soulful staples, original cocktails and friendly service in a classic tavern setting. A post shared by Kyo Bar Japonais (@kyobarjaponais) on Jul 2, 2020 at 8:20am PDT. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. After reading up on it apparently it was a cake served during the Great Depression by female factory workers in Quebec. A post shared by Restaurant Jacopo (@jacopo_mtl) on Jul 4, 2020 at 11:18am PDT. Nothing outstanding so far about my experiences. E’s was the most tender and least gamey so she got lucky. I was okay with it though I didn’t really enjoy the soggy bread in the soup. Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! We suggest you get the suppli al telefono to start, essentially finger food arancini you pull apart and have a cheese pull that mimics an old-timey telephone, before digging into any one of their pasta dishes. Happening Gourmand is a month-long gastronomic experience where 9 mouth-watering Old Montreal restaurants offer exceptional table d’hôte brunch and dinner menus at a reduced cost – adding some flavourful heat to our cold winter months!