I've long awaited going to Grinder, located in the up-and-coming Griffintown neighbourhood. After a long day of work I headed over with a few girlfriends. We all share an obsession with tartare, so guess what we all ordered? Tartare of course!

Tuna Tartare

I couldn't make up my mind between the salmon and the tuna tartare, so my friend and I ordered both and shared them amongst ourselves. 

Here is what each tartare contained:

Salmon tartare: ginger vinaigrette, capers, sesame seeds and panko.

Tuna tartare: sesame and wasabi vinaigrette, avocado puree and panko.

Salmon Tartare

Right off the bat, I can tell you I preferred the tuna tartare because it was slightly more flavourful than the salmon tartare. None the less, both were delicious and quickly served. 

What I enjoyed the most about Grinder was the young business professional atmosphere. After a day of work it seems like this is one of the hip places for young workers to gather and have a cocktail with a light meal. Having recently started working in the business world it was awesome to feel part of that vibe for the first time.

I wish I could have tried so much more on the menu because some of the plates flying by truly looked delicious and unique to Grinder, whereas a fish tartare certainly is not. I would absolutely return and try something new, such as the carpaccio or the grilled lobster.

Menu

   

A friend had been recommended to visit Kimbob Cafe, and so we finally did! I had never tried a proper Korean restaurant before other than Korean BBQ. I was excited to finally try out their cuisine as Asian foods are definitely my weakness.

The place has a very homie feel, as it is relatively small and personal. It's a bring your own wine, which no one could ever complain about that! 

Being the first time my friend and I were eating Korean food, we had no clue what we should order. The waiter was absolutely sweet and helpful, he practically went through the entire menu for us and loved answering our questions.

After some long and hard decisions, this is what we ordered:

Chicken Dumplings

Next, we ordered chicken dumplings. We definitely enjoyed the dumplings, but I am not going to say that they are unique to the restaurant. They were your typical deep fried dumplings (not in a bad way!).

Bibimbob

Next my main meal: the Bibimbob. Picking a main course was by far the hardest step because so many plates looked so appetizing. At the end of the day, I picked the Bibimbob because it had a mix of chicken and beefs and I truly couldn't make up my mind over which I should pick.

The plate consisted of a base of rice, a layer of salad with some veggies (carrots, cucumbers & peppers), some fried chicken (katsu style) and tender slices of beef. The all was covered with a little dribble of hot sauce. 

This plate was the highlight of my entire experience at Kimbob Cafe. I did not expect to be amazed by such a plate, but the mixture of everything was beyond amazing. 

If you can't handle hot sauce, you should ask for this plate without it, but I on the other hand love it and added a tad more! 

If you get to know me, the first thing you will find out is that I'm a sushi fanatic. FANATIC. You could feed me in sushi for the rest of my life and I wouldn't ever complain.

A couple months back I went to Saint Sushi Bar for the first time and I am now on my third time going to this fantastic restaurant. I truly have to love a restaurant to go back to it so quickly, just because I always prefer trying something new.

What makes Saint Sushi Bar so special is the fact that the sushi experience is completely different to anything else I've ever tried. The quality is exquisite, the price is affordable, and the atmosphere is welcoming. You'll quickly become best friends with the waiter/waitress and the sushi makers behind the bar.

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