The Montreal Burger Report 93: Le Jolifou (Part Five)

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Episode 93: Le Jolifou (Part Five) [21:38]
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Good day and welcome to episode 93 of the Montreal Burger Report. Where our heroes had just finished a disappointing meal at Le Jolifou. Listen today to hear how David Ferguson the owner and chef of Le Jolifou explains what went wrong, and how our heroes meal turned into a horror show.

He then starts to show how he creates his burger. Explaining where he got the initial idea. He then shows off his brisket, explaining how he cooks it (salt, pepper, smoking).

The Brisket

Zeke interjects while taking pictures to explain that he really can't take good pictures of food. David Ferguson explains the theory behind the bun. How and why he cooks the tomatillos. They then discuss the Birri brothers' vegetables. He then starts to build the burger. Mayonnaise, Salsa Verde, Brisket, Poblano, and Avocado, a discussion of burger architecture ensues.

Building the burger

Zeke begins to eat the burger while analyzing the relationships between the flavors.

The All Dressed Burger at Le Jolifou

He then goes on to explain how his preference is for a minimalist burger. They then discuss the textures in the burger, along with cooking methods. Zeke has an epiphany while eating and compares the hamburger at Le Jolifou to a Rothko painting.

'Magenta, Black, Green on Orange', oil on canvas painting by Mark Rothko, 1947, Museum of Modern Art

Thank you very much for listening to episode 93 of the Montreal Burger Report where David Ferguson the chef and owner of Le Jolifou saved the evening, as Zeke discovered he can eat sloppy burgers without fear. Where will Zeke and E Coli eat next? Who will they interview? And how many new burger joints are there in town? Find the answer to these and other questions next week in episode 94 of the Montreal Burger Report. Same Burger time, same burger channel.

Le Jolifou is located at 1840 Beaubien East they are open Tuesday to Sunday nights until 10 o'clock at night (later on Fridays and Saturdays). Their phone number is (514) 722-2175. And the website is jolifou.com


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In a nutshell; The Montreal Burger Report is Magilla Gorilla meets the film Diner at Toqué. It is a radio show and podcast where Zeke and E Coli go out have a couple of burgers, some beer and talk about them and to the people who make them. There is a new episode available every Wednesday morning at montrealburgers.com and on CKUT 90.3 FM in Montreal. If you would like to write to us, our email address is MontrealBurgers@Gmail.com.

The Montreal Burger Report is your source for the most in depth and comprehensive coverage about hamburgers, cheeseburgers, both with and without bacon in Montreal.

This episode of the Montreal Burger Report was written and produced by Chris 'Zeke' Hand. We would graciously like to thank CKUT for their support, Johnny Hicks for the music, and YOU for listening.

The Montreal Burger Report 92: Le Jolifou (Part Four)

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Episode 92: Le Jolifou (Part Four) [15:19]
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Good day and welcome to episode 92 of the Montreal Burger Report. Where our heroes are at Le Jolifou waiting for their food.

It took 21:05.903 minutes from the time the wings were ordered to the time they arrived. Once the wings were done E Coli texted a friend who had recently been at Le Jolifou to ask about her experience.

Other people waiting for their food at Le Jolifou, notice the romatic lighting.

It then took took 10:15.405 minutes for the burgers to arrive.

Zeke eating a different burger at Le Jolifou

The waitress (whose name we missed) finally comes over and inquires as to how our meal is going... E Coli let her know.

Thank you very much for listening to episode 92 of the Montreal Burger Report where Zeke and E Coli tried to eat the burgers at Le Jolifou. What went wrong? Will David Ferguson be able to make everything alright? And how would you describe Zeke's epiphany? Find the answer to these and other questions next week in episode 93 of the Montreal Burger Report. Same Burger time, same burger channel.

Le Jolifou is located at 1840 Beaubien East they are open Tuesday to Sunday nights until 10 o'clock at night (later on Fridays and Saturdays). Their phone number is (514) 722-2175. And the website is jolifou.com


View The Montreal Burger Report Map in a larger map

In a nutshell; The Montreal Burger Report is Magilla Gorilla meets the film Diner at Toqué. It is a radio show and podcast where Zeke and E Coli go out have a couple of burgers, some beer and talk about them and to the people who make them. There is a new episode available every Wednesday morning at montrealburgers.com and on CKUT 90.3 FM in Montreal. If you would like to write to us, our email address is MontrealBurgers@Gmail.com.

The Montreal Burger Report is your source for the most in depth and comprehensive coverage about hamburgers, cheeseburgers, both with and without bacon in Montreal.

This episode of the Montreal Burger Report was written and produced by Chris 'Zeke' Hand. We would graciously like to thank CKUT for their support, Johnny Hicks for the music, and YOU for listening.

The Montreal Burger Report 91: Le Jolifou (Part Three)

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Episode 91: Le Jolifou (Part Three) [16:30]
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Good day and welcome to episode 91 of the Montreal Burger Report. David Ferguson owner and chef at Le Jolifou still has the microphone and has successfully prevented any sound effects from happening. He is in the middle of explaining how and why he changed the concept of Le Jolifou from fine dining to roadhouse. And then finally our heroes are able to wrestle the microphone away so they can get down and eat! E Coli goes undercover and our heroes decide to order some chicken wings, cole slaw, a buttnaked burger and an all dressed burger. They then discuss the Ferguson's living arrangements and what public transportation to use to get to the restaurant while waiting for the food to arrive.

The bar at Le Jolifou

In real life E Coli and Zeke went to Le Jolifou and then afterward Zeke went and interviewed David Ferguson. But to make a more entertaining and enjoyable Montreal Burger Report experience we have artfully spliced things together so that David Ferguson explained things first. What you hear next happened a week before what you just finished hearing.

Chicken Wings at Le Jolifou

Thank you very much for listening to episode 91 of the Montreal Burger Report where David Ferguson owner and chef at Le Jolifou finally got off the microphone and let our heroes order. Will they ever get to eat? Where's the mayo? and what about the service? Find the answer to these and other questions next week in episode 92 of Montreal Burger Report. Same Burger time, same burger channel.

Le Jolifou is located at 1840 Beaubien East they are open Tuesday to Sunday nights until 10 o'clock at night (later on Fridays and Saturdays). Their phone number is (514) 722-2175. And the website is jolifou.com


View The Montreal Burger Report Map in a larger map

In a nutshell; The Montreal Burger Report is Magilla Gorilla meets the film Diner at Toqué. It is a radio show and podcast where Zeke and E Coli go out have a couple of burgers, some beer and talk about them and to the people who make them. There is a new episode available every Wednesday morning at montrealburgers.com and on CKUT 90.3 FM in Montreal. If you would like to write to us, our email address is MontrealBurgers@Gmail.com.

The Montreal Burger Report is your source for the most in depth and comprehensive coverage about hamburgers, cheeseburgers, both with and without bacon in Montreal.

This episode of the Montreal Burger Report was written and produced by Chris 'Zeke' Hand. We would graciously like to thank CKUT for their support, Johnny Hicks for the music, and YOU for listening.

The Montreal Burger Report 90: Le Jolifou (Part Two)

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Episode 90: Le Jolifou (Part Two) [14:18]
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Good day and welcome to episode 90 of the Montreal Burger Report. David Ferguson owner and chef at Le Jolifou still has the microphone. He starts off by explaining how he became enamored of flavors, and how that affects his sauces and condiments. Which then leads into a discussion about the globalization of the food chain and the locavore movement. Along the way he discusses seasoning, carrots, and the sauces he makes.

The four sauces made at Le Jolifou

Thank you very much for listening to episode 90 of the Montreal Burger Report where David Ferguson owner and chef at Le Jolifou explained the ideas and theories behind the food that he cooks. Is anyone hungry yet? When are we going to eat? And what bus can you take to get to Le Jolifou? Find the answer to these and other questions next week in episode 91 of the Montreal Burger Report. Same Burger time, same burger channel.

Le Jolifou in the middle of winter

Le Jolifou is located at 1840 Beaubien East they are open Tuesday to Sunday nights until 10 o'clock at night (later on Fridays and Saturdays). Their phone number is (514) 722-2175. And the website is jolifou.com


View The Montreal Burger Report Map in a larger map

In a nutshell; The Montreal Burger Report is Magilla Gorilla meets the film Diner at Toqué. It is a radio show and podcast where Zeke and E Coli go out have a couple of burgers, some beer and talk about them and to the people who make them. There is a new episode available every Wednesday morning at montrealburgers.com and on CKUT 90.3 FM in Montreal. If you would like to write to us, our email address is MontrealBurgers@Gmail.com.

The Montreal Burger Report is your source for the most in depth and comprehensive coverage about hamburgers, cheeseburgers, both with and without bacon in Montreal.

This episode of the Montreal Burger Report was written and produced by Chris 'Zeke' Hand. We would graciously like to thank CKUT for their support, Johnny Hicks for the music, and YOU for listening.

The Montreal Burger Report 89: Le Jolifou (Part One)

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Episode 89: Le Jolifou (Part One) [13:14]
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Good day and welcome to episode 89 of the Montreal Burger Report. We're going to play this one fairly straight, because we turn the microphone and pretty much the entire episode over to David Ferguson owner and chef at Le Jolifou, and we're not certain how he feels about sound effects. He starts off by explaining how he and his wife Helene got the name Jolifou from a Cornelius Krieghoff painting.

David Ferguson owner and chef at Le Jolifou then goes to explain just about everything you needed to know about the meat. While making small tangents to discuss the concepts and ideas of making authentic food and what exactly a Roadhouse is.

Once all is said and done, will he successfully hijack the show? Is anyone going to eat? And What about the condiments? Find the answer to these and other questions next week in episode 90 of the Montreal Burger Report. Same Burger time, same burger channel.

Le Jolifou is located at 1840 Beaubien East they are open Tuesday to Sunday nights until 10 o'clock at night (later on Fridays and Saturdays). Their phone number is (514) 722-2175. And the website is jolifou.com


View The Montreal Burger Report Map in a larger map

In a nutshell; The Montreal Burger Report is Magilla Gorilla meets the film Diner at Toqué. It is a radio show and podcast where Zeke and E Coli go out have a couple of burgers, some beer and talk about them and to the people who make them. There is a new episode available every Wednesday morning at montrealburgers.com and on CKUT 90.3 FM in Montreal. If you would like to write to us, our email address is MontrealBurgers@Gmail.com.

The Montreal Burger Report is your source for the most in depth and comprehensive coverage about hamburgers, cheeseburgers, both with and without bacon in Montreal.

This episode of the Montreal Burger Report was written and produced by Chris 'Zeke' Hand. We would graciously like to thank CKUT for their support, Johnny Hicks for the music, and YOU for listening.