Happening Gourmand

March 3, 2012/ by zuuchini/ in food, Montreal, restaurant review/ Comments Off

Happening Gourmand is an event in Montreal where a few restaurants located in old port (probably from the same management) offer very generous pricing for a taste of their food in January (sorrry for such a late post. A heads up for next year!!). Why not take this opportunity to try out new restaurant that you would normally find a bit pricey?

How does it work? You would need to make a reservation. They post their menu online available for the event. You have an option between 2 differently priced menu (if I remember correctly, 30 ish or 40ish). It’s a 3 service course, which means an appetizer, entree and dessert. There are choices within each category.

This year I went to 2 of them! AIX and Verses.

Here are the dishes that I especially enjoyed…

AIX

I can never hate tartar. This tartar of salmon is especially delicious. The flavor was so harmonious together.

This is one generous braised lamb! It was so tender and juicy! The risotto was good as well, but the taste could become overwhelming after a few spoons.

This dish is only memorable thanks to the gnocchi. I could be biased though because I personally love gnocchi. These ones were very chewy, the texture i love them to be! The chicken is nothing special. I tasted better at a much lower price.

The dessert wasn’t spectacular, but the presentation is interesting enough to share!

VERSES

This appetizer intrigued my tastebuds as it has very unusual combination. There was a hint of sweetness because of the caramel. Then…the saltiness and thickness barge in with the spread.

The highlight of my visit at Verses! Ravioli stuffed with squash. They house made. Something that I respect so much. Everything was just perfect… I wanted to ask for more…it just wasn’t enough to satisfy my spoiled stomach….

I have become…a fanatic of food…

Zuuchini