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- Oct 27, 2005
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Do not, I repeat, do not, try to floss your teeth after cutting Scotch Bonnets without thoroughly washing your hands first. Even if you wore gloves.
Well my point wasn't to argue that Montreal/quebec resto prices haven't got ridiculous, just a burger recommendation.
Beef prices are going to continue getting crazier, especially here in canada where the industry has a giant target on their backs. I just got myself a freezer so I could do a whole/half cow buy with friends. Considering the quality difference between what you can get directly from the farm and the grocery, it's a no brainer if you can get a few people to chip in.
I discovered Uniburger when they first opened (near Ontario), love it. BUT....the last time I had one at CDN location they didn't have Martin's buns, the fries were not good, that location is dirty AF (something that I try to ignore unless it is really nasty and if the food is REALLY good). I was told online by their official account that no more Martin's buns, is this true or was it temporary?
I don't even know how that location is still opened, there's never anyone there.
Another decent burger is NBG, plain for I think it's $9 (+$2 for cheese), it's a real good burger for the price but they need to cook it pink. I have yet to try Burger Royal which I keep hearing good things about.
I finally did this too, solo though, 1/8 though about 65lbs worth for starters, I'm open to other sources if they could decrease the amount of ground beef though as 40% of it was just that (that seems to be the standard though shopping around). But the taste is phenomenal. A whole cow is A LOT.
Yeah 40% seems to be standard from what I've seen. It's possible you can cut down on that by specifically asking for them to keep the throwaway cuts and suet apart for you rather than grinding, but then you'd have a bunch of gnarly cuts of beef and a bucket of suet, which I'm not sure is any better.
I'm looking at splitting a half cow order between 3-4 people and if I get any more interested than that I'll go with a whole. The main issue really is properly storing it all. A half cow needs something like 18 cubic feet of freezer space
Mind sharing which farm you've purchased from? I'm looking at Rheintal and d'Oree.
Bingo, d'Oree. Might be 40% but that's some of the tastiest burgers I've had with that meat.
I'm so tempted to call them to ask about their Mangalitsa pricing but I'm also scared ****less.
Actually, I thought you may have gotten the ingredients from a shaman.
I'm so tempted to call them to ask about their Mangalitsa pricing but I'm also scared ****less.
Love Uniburger on rue Ontario, but I only go for the burger and nothing else. Another place I'm game for is the back window of QDC, their flavor combinations are killer so long as you're fine with paying a little extra dough.
Also thinking of doing a general run on croissants in the city. I love butter croissants (and Kouign-Amanns as well, but that **** is lethal), and I had two today that were great and I want to discover all the good ones in town. Anyone got some recommendations?
Since you have posted about how you've gone to Berchicci, next time you're on you're way there, I would suggest trying a burger at Ciocaro Restaurant on Langelier. It's about 2 minutes away from Berchicci.
Ah yes, it's a block away from Da Marco sandwich shop if I'm not mistaken? Always see it on those Panoram lists for the best sandwiches in the city, I'll have to check it out when I venture North. Thanks!
I guess you could also probably stay in St-Janvier or a similar place 20 minutes from Tremblant and visit Tremblant on the cheap.
Hmm. Asian flavors. Are those baby backs? Because if so, youre into sacrilegious territory for me.
You're welcome.
I've never checked Panoram's lists for best sandwiches in the city. Are they worthy recommendations?
Speaking purely in terms of panini sandwiches......
Cafe Milano always wins the top prize, they need no introduction, and I can't blame them. They make good stuff.
Cafe Italia and Porchetta are both fine choices.
Another one I've heard great things for is Cafe Gentile out in Westmount. I rarely venture that area, but I have friends who do and they say the food there is excellent across the board. Family owned joint that uses the Nonna's recipes.
For what it's worth, I also quite like Sexy Sausage in Old Montreal, BUT I think it's overpriced. The quality is definitely there, but at $13 for just a regular sized sandwich and nothing else you're probably going to be a tad disappointed.
Hmm tourist prices do drive it up but even in Montreal, its been a good while I havent seen a burger worthy of anything under 15. Maybe Dillalo?
Porchetta, is that the one in Little Italy? I've seen the place but never tried.
Also thinking of doing a general run on croissants in the city. I love butter croissants (and Kouign-Amanns as well, but that **** is lethal), and I had two today that were great and I want to discover all the good ones in town. Anyone got some recommendations?
I get a lot of heat from the thai chiles, but sure, dried flakes or powder would be fine as well.
Yessir, across from Milano Fruiterie and beside Louise Boulangerie (which I also recommend for their cheap yet delicious buttery croissants).
Kouign Amann are my favourite, so buttery to go along with their namesake treat.
Other good ones I've tried; Joe La Croûte, Pains Dans Les Voiles, Meunerie Urbaine to name a few off the top of my head.