Monkland's latest addition is Restaurant Le Slang LabOmanger. The restaurant has a terrace overlooking the charming street, but take a step inside and you won't believe you're on Monkland anymore. Adorned with retro light-fixtures, and exposed-brick walls, the place has a really trendy, industrial feel. Knowing that this used to be a video rental store deems the design even more impressive. In tandem with its laboratory theme, tables are set with beakers as both candle holders, and water pitchers, and small details throughout the menu contribute to the feel as well. A brightly-lit, white open-kitchen is the focal point of the restaurant, contrasting the rest of the dimly-lit interior.
The menu is creative with items including grilled octopus with lemon pop rocks, onion soup dumplings, and bacon wrapped matzoh balls. The drink menu also aims to please with a bacon caesar (YES...I said bacon) and a mojito served as a slushie. This is definitely a welcomed-addition to Monkland Ave. and will give young NDG locals the nearby hotspot they've been waiting for. See what we ordered below!
Reservations: Yes! But they don't take reservations for the terrace as of now (first come, first serve) Date night: Definitely. It has an intimate atmosphere and unique drink menu. Sure to please! Attire: We're still on Monkland, so no need to get TOO fancy. Trendy/sophisticated and you're set.
The damage: $$$ (definitely more expensive than the typical neighbourhood restaurant, but there's a price to pay for style and atmosphere) Bonus: Cute terrace.
This one's for any NDG-ers, Cote Saint Luc-ers, or MTLers with a car willing to travel for food. Quick fact- I am always willing to travel for food.
Skeptics, bear with me! When you scroll down to see the exterior of this restaurant you will definitely be underwhelmed. Cute, it is not. Tasty, it is! Taco spots have recently begun popping up around Montreal, but our selection definitely pales in comparison to cities like Toronto, and New York. Who would have thought our very own taco gem would show up in the form of.....well.....this place.
Named after its only menu item, Tacos is not the most original, nor noticeable restaurant on the block. It is located in Westminster village diagonally across from Burger de Ville. With only a couple of stools inside, and one table outside, I strongly recommend you pick-up your order. Unless of course you're alone and hungry and want to scarf down your tacos then and there (don't judge...a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do.). So you walk up to the counter and order your tacos off of a white-board menu (...not a chalkboard). One negative was the lack of vegetarian options, but it seems like they usually have fish tacos on the menu- perhaps they had run out for the night. Out of the pork, lamb, and beef tacos, I opted for the lamb, and they did not disappoint.
Anyone who knows authentictacos knows that 1) the tortillas should be small, and 2) there should be two of them, so that they don't fall apart from all the juicy goodness inside. Out of all the tacos I have tried in Montreal, these were the only ones that met BOTH rules. So let's just say I was excited when the plate was put down in front of me. I squeezed some lime juice on them, folded one up, and took a bite. These are not for the faint of heart. Get ready for a spicy, messy, and delicious feast. Oh ya. One more thing. THEY HAVE CHURROS! I was in a healthy mood, so decided against ordering those deep-fried, golden, sugar-coated doughnuts (regretting this now), but I will be back for you. I promise.
If you're a taco aficionado, who doesn't always need to eat at a fancy resto, or just a girl or guy alone and hungry on a Friday night looking for a quick & yummy bite, this is the place for you!
Reservations: Nope! Just stop by! Date night: If you're trying to get rid of him/her... Attire: Sweatpants. The damage: $ (on average 3 tacos for $8.00)
Check out the pics below and comment! Have you hit up Tacos? What did you think?
