New Year, new lists. In 2019 these were the place where I had memorable meals: Adamo, Bazarette, Beau Mont, Bouillon Bilk, Cabane a Sucre Au Pied de Cochon, Clarke Cafe, Chasse Galerie, Chien Fumant, Christina’s, Classic India, Confetti (RIP), Coq de L’Est, CQ Montagne, Cul Sec, Da Marco, Dinette Triple Crown, Le Diplomate, Le Flamant, Fortune (RIP), Le Fricot, Gia Ba, Gyro Boutique, H4C, Halal 786, Helicoptere, Hoogan & Beaufort, Imperio, Jacquie et France, Kim Fung, Kumamoto, L’Express, Lawrence, Marconi, Momesso’s, Pizza Nino, Olive & Citron (RIP), Bistro Otto, Oui Mango, Ouzeri, Pasta a GoGo, Pastel, Pigor, Piquillo (RIP), Souvlaki & Cie, Pizza Tifosi, Tran Cantine, Le Valois, Vinvinvin, Wilensky’s, Le XIV XIV (RIP) and Falafel Yoni.

Some of the better cocktails, beer and wine that I had in 2019 were at the following establishments: 132 Vintage, Barfly, Brutopia, Le Boudoir, Maison Boulud, Cicchetti, Coldroom, Cyr, Darling, El Pequeno, Funk Populaire, Harricana, Majestique, North Star, Oregon, Queen & Beaver, Reservoir, Le Royal, Terrasse Saint Ambroise and Stilllife.

All of which is a very long winded means of informng you that my latest Montreal Restaurant List is available here, or if you prefer, in the upper left hand corner.

I need to start taking things more seriously. One year between posts is unacceptable. That being said, I have been somewhat busy with some things that could be called more important. But whatever.

Chasse Galerie, Elena, Fortune, Joiea Sociale, Marconi, Miel, Pamika, and Restaurant So all made it to the Worth Going Back side of the list.

But Le XVI XVI, CQ Montagne, Helicoptere, Clairon, Confetti, Pastel, Le Diplomate, Da Marco, Bloomfield, Imperio, Kumamoto and Monarque also made it to the Worth Going Back Side but weren’t on the To Try side last year.

As usual, Zeke’s Montreal Restaurant List can be found in the upper left hand corner and by clicking here.]]> 9089 zeke@zeke.com (Chris 'Zeke' Hand)noHowdy! I need to start taking things more seriously. One year between posts is unacceptable. That being said, I have been somewhat busy with some things that could be called more important. But whatever. Chasse Galerie, Elena, Fortune, Joiea Sociale, Marconi, Miel, Pamika, and Restaurant So all made it to the Worth Going Back side … Continue reading Zeke’s Montreal Restaurant List June 2019 →Chris 'Zeke' HandHowdy! I need to start taking things more seriously. One year between posts is unacceptable. That being said, I have been somewhat busy with some things that could be called more important. But whatever. Chasse Galerie, Elena, Fortune, Joiea Sociale, Marconi, Miel, Pamika, and Restaurant So all made it to the Worth Going Back side … Continue reading Zeke’s Montreal Restaurant List June 2019 →Zeke,Montreal,Art,Food,Burgers,Hamburgers,Cheeseburgers,Painting,Sculpture,Dance,Visual,Arts,Culture https://zeke.com/2018/06/zekes-montreal-restaurant-list-june-2018/ Fri, 01 Jun 2018 12:32:38 +0000 http://zeke.com/?p=9078 Continue reading Zeke’s Montreal Restaurant List June 2018 →]]> Howdy!

To quote Sly Stone; “Heard Ya Missed Me, Well I’m Back“.

I need to start taking things more seriously. Six months between posts is unacceptable. That being said, I have been somewhat busy with some things that could be called more important. But whatever. Le Diplomate, Le Fantôme, Brasserie Harricana, Café Kanapka, Paninneria da Marco, Mélisse, Pho Mymy, Comptoir Rhubarbe, Café Denise, Kumamoto, and Comptoir Sainte-Cécile all made the jump to the Done and Worth Going Back side. There were 15 restaurants that did not. And two restaurants that were worthwhile spots to return to, closed.

Over the next week or so I am going to try and re-jig it so I can add my list of Montreal Seasonal Markets to it. But for the time being you can find it here.

As usual, Zeke’s Montreal Restaurant List can be found in the upper left hand corner and by clicking here.

I’ve been slacking off. Seven months in between updates. Pretty much the definition of unacceptable. But after I give myself 40 lashes, I’ll promise to try and do better in 2018. As you might guess, given the time frame, there is an awful lot of movement. 10 places made it onto the “Done and Worth Going Back” side. Candide, Capitaine Sandwich, Foodchain, Chez Léo Snack Bar, Il Miglio, Pier 66, Poissonnerie Rayan, Le Réservoir, Salateen, and Thai Sep.

There have also been numerous changes to the “Not Restaurants” section, as well as the “Good Places to Drink” and “Good to Great Terraces.” But I will let you discover them on your own.

Surprisingly, six places were removed. Most because they closed (two got moved to another list I keep, called Obscure Restaurants).

As usual, Zeke’s Montreal Restaurant List can be found in the upper left hand corner and by clicking here.

It’s been a busy spring. Seven places made it from the “To Try” side to the “Done and Worth Going Back” side or the “Good Places to Drink” column. Landry et Filles, Manitoba, Prime BBQ, Bar Le Record, Le Bar de l’ITHQ , Snowbird Tiki Bar and 132 Bar Vintage. Eight places got dropped from the “to Try” side after I visited them.

As usual, Zeke’s Montreal Restaurant List can be found in the upper left hand corner and by clicking here.

It’s been a slow winter. One place made it from the “To Try” side to the “Good Places to Drink” column. And one place got dropped. The Cold Room was the one that made the jump. More surprisingly and significantly, Two places on the “Done and Worth Gong Back” side closed (Brasserie Capri and Tous les jours). I also rejigged some things and have started to add dates to restaurants when they are first added to the list, instead of only noting my last visit.

For what it is worth Zeke’s Montreal Restaurant List has been downloaded over 27,000 times.

As usual, Zeke’s Montreal Restaurant List can be found in the upper left hand corner and by clicking here.

Over the past six months five establishments made it on to the good side of the list. Bonanza, Falafel Freiha, Moleskine, Le Mousso, Mr. Pattie, Nine didn’t make the cut.

As usual, Zeke’s Montreal Restaurant List Nov 16 can be found in the upper left hand corner and Zeke’s Montreal Restaurant List Nov 16.

This past spring nine establishments made it on to the good side of the list. Amelia’s, Chambre à Part, Cloakroom, H4C, Hoogan & Beaufort, M. Mme, Montréal Plaza, Pistolero, and Wangli Deli. Five didn’t make the cut.

As usual, Zeke’s Montreal Restaurant List can be found in the upper left hand corner and here.

A pretty impressive fall. Eight establishments in total made the leap. Six restaurants; Aéropaul, Il Bazzali, Deli Italien Bello, Foxy, Lili Co., M. Trois, and two bars; Chez Dallaire and Major Tom. 15 didn’t make the cut.

As usual, the Zeke’s February 2016 Montreal Restaurant List can be found in the upper left hand corner and here.

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In this episode Erica Blume and Chris ‘Zeke’ Hand discuss the work shown by Adam Broomberg and Oliver Chanarin, Dominique Blain (with Zoe Keating), Hans Eijkelboom, Roberto Pellegrinuzzi, Christopher Baker, MissPixels and Andreas Rutkauskas during Le Mois de la Photo à Montréal.

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In this episode Erica Blume and Chris ‘Zeke’ Hand discuss Roberto Pellegrinuzzi’s exhibition Résonances at Pierre-François Ouellette art contemporain and Lorraine Pritchard’s exhibition Équilibre at Beaux-arts des Amériques

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Erica Blume and I have started a new podcast that we are calling the Montreal Art Chat. In this first episode we discuss Leitmotifs which was at the Musée du costume et du textile du Québec, along with the Jon Rafman exhibit and David Altmejd’s Flux both of which were at the Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal

It was originally recorded on August 28, 2015.

Wow, it was a very slow summer, only one restaurant made it onto the done and worth going back side, Commerce. Seven didn’t make the cut.

As usual, the Zeke’s September 2015 Montreal Restaurant List can be found in the upper left hand corner and here.

Wow, it was a slow spring, only one restaurant made it onto the done and worth going back side, Dinette Industrielle. Five didn’t make the cut.

As usual, the Zeke’s July 2015 Montreal Restaurant List can be found in the upper left hand corner and here.

Last night I led a tasting and made a presentation on Rye Whiskey for Whisky Montreal. If you’d like a copy, it is available here.

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