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Contributor: George Davis, Chief FX Technical Analyst, RBC Capital Markets, Toronto, ON
My pick: “Lo Stivale D’Oro”, 2150 de la Montagne, Montreal, QC
Category: Lunch, Dinner
Occasion: Dining Alone
Why: “Great pasta!”
Contributor: Carlo Pietracupa, President, iMultimedia Group, Toronto, ON
My pick: “Restaurant Il Cortile”, 1442 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, QC
Category: Dinner
Occasion: Celebrating a Win!, Dining Alone, On a Budget
Why: “They have a set dinner that includes 8 courses. It’s not on the regular menu so you have to ask for it. This is a small restaurant so a reservation is a must. Terrace is best.”
Contributor: Jean-François Thibault, SVP Human Resources, Dynamic Funds, Toronto, ON
My pick: "The Pied de Cochon", 536 Duluth East, Montreal, QC
Category: Dinner
Occasion: Entertaining VIP Clients, Celebrating a Win!
Why: Meaty soothing cuisine with generous servings and softly simmered dishes. Extensive use of Foie Gras!"
Contributor: Carlo Pietracupa, President, iMultimedia Group, Toronto, ON
My pick: “Da Vinci Restaurant”, 1180 Bishop Street, Montreal, QC
Category: Lunch, Dinner
Occasion: Entertaining VIP Clients, Celebrating a Win!, Dining Alone
Why: “Great Italian cuisine. Been around for many years. Many celebrity guests. Impressive wine list”.
Contributor: Greg Silas, President, Clubworks, Montreal, QC
My pick: “Reubens”, St Catherine Street, Montreal, QC
Category: Lunch, Dinner
Occasion: In a Rush, On a Budget
Why: “Try their old fashioned smoke meat sandwich. Very fast service”.
Contributor: Greg Silas, President, Clubworks, Montreal, QC
My pick: “Beauty’s”, St. Urbain Street, Montreal, QC
Category: Breakfast
Occasion: Dining alone, On a Budget
Why: “A Montreal institution! Try their omelettes. Sit at the bar and speak to the old man!”
Contributor: Greg Silas, President, Clubworks, Montreal, QC
My pick: “Mon Shing”, La Gauchetiere, Montreal, QC
Category: Dinner
Occasion: Entertaining VIP Clients, Celebrating a Win!, On a Budget
Why: “Try their clear, crispy shrimp with mayonnaise. Great Szechuan cuisine!”
Contributor: Greg Silas, President, Clubworks, Montreal, QC
My pick: “Arachova”, St. Viateur Street, Montreal, QC
Category: Lunch, Dinner
Occasion: In a Rush, On a Budget
Why: “Try their classic old fashioned gyro. It’s the best gyro in the world!”
Contributor: Greg Silas, President, Clubworks, Montreal, QC
My pick: “Tavern on the Square”, St Catherine Street, Montreal, QC
Category: Dinner
Occasion: Entertaining VIP Clients
Why: “Try their coconut shrimp, goat cheese salad and hanger steak. It’s a higher end restaurant with an excellent wine list but reasonably priced.”
Contributor: Carlo Pietracupa, President, iMultimedia Group, Toronto, ON
My pick: “Milos”, Avenue du Parc, Montreal, QC
Category: Lunch, Dinner
Occasion: Entertaining VIP Clients, Celebrating a Win!
Why: “The freshest seafood. Everything is flown in fresh daily from around the world. Not cheap! There is also a Milos in New York and Athens, Greece.”
Contributor: Carlo Pietracupa, President, iMultimedia Group, Toronto, ON
My pick: “Guy & Dodo”, 1444 Metcalfe St, Montreal, QC
Category: Dinner
Occasion: Entertaining VIP Clients, Celebrating a Win!, Dining Alone
Why: “Best duck in the city. Great wine list too.”
Contributor: Carlo Pietracupa, President, iMultimedia Group, Toronto, ON
My pick: “Restaurant Buona Notte”, 3518 St Laurent, Montreal, QC
Category: Dinner
Occasion: Entertaining VIP Clients, Celebrating a Win!
Why: “Try their octopus marinated in olive oil and the lemon and figs roasted with proscuitto. Very trendy and expensive.”
Contributor: Carlo Pietracupa, President, iMultimedia Group, Toronto, ON
My pick: “La Queue de Cheval”, 1221 Rene Levesque West, Montreal, QC
Category: Lunch, Dinner
Occasion: Entertaining VIP Clients, Celebrating a Win!, Dining Alone
Why: “Try the tuna to start. For mains, their steaks are great: porterhouse, rib, t-bone, sirloin and filet mignon. Very expensive!”
Contributor: Carlo Pietracupa, President, iMultimedia Group, Toronto, ON
My pick: “Moishe’s Steak House”, 3961 St Laurent Street, Montreal, QC
Category: Lunch, Dinner
Occasion: Entertaining VIP Clients, Celebrating a Win!, Dining Alone
Why: “Fabulous steaks, of course! Steaks are all grilled on hardwood charcoal.”
Contributor: Carlo Pietracupa, President, iMultimedia Group, Toronto, ON
My pick: “Dunn’s Famous Bar & Grill”, 1219 Phillips Square, Montreal, QC
Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Occasion: Dining Alone, In a Rush, On a Budget
Why: “Try their dry cured, old fashioned smoke meat and a cheesecake. Good value for money!”
Contributor: Carlo Pietracupa, President, iMultimedia Group, Toronto, ON
My pick: “The Beaver Club”, 900 Rene Levesque Blvd West, Montreal, QC
Category: Dinner
Occasion: Entertaining VIP Clients, Dining Alone
Why: “To start I recommend the lobster carpaccio. For main try the duck with blueberry sauce or the roast beef. Wine list features 250+ wines.”
Contributor: Karen Khalil, VP Investment Sales, HBSC Investments (Canada)
My pick: "Chez L'Épicier", Old Montreal, Montreal, QC
Category: Lunch, Dinner
Occasion: Entertaining VIP Clients, Celebrating a Win!
Why: "They have a wonderful wine selection and the is always clean, light and fresh. It's French cuisine but not your typical heavy French food. More details at www.chezlepicier.com/"
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