Two Men, Two Burgers, Some Beer... The most in depth and comprehensive coverage about hamburgers, cheeseburgers, both with and without bacon in Montreal.
Good day and welcome to episode 96 of the Montreal Burger Report. In last week's episode your heroes Chris 'Zeke' Hand and Ryk 'E Coli' Edelstein imitated Epic Meal Time, while discussing the architecture of the burger at the Montreal Hamburger Institution known as La Paryse. As we begin this week's installment, Zeke is waiting for his second burger (a Special) to arrive.
Zeke's glass of wine
What was left after Zeke finished his second burger.
La Paryse is located at 302 Ontario East they are open Tuesday to Saturday from 11 AM until 11 PM. Their phone number is (514) 842-2040. And the website is laparyse.com.
In a nutshell; The Montreal Burger Report is a reality radio show kind of like Top Cat! meets the film Tampopo at Newtown. 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 like to thank CKUT for their support, The Whitlams for the music, Chris Gobeil and Sabrina Santucci for the voices in your head, and YOU for listening.
Good day and welcome to episode 95 of the Montreal Burger Report. In last week's episode your heroes Chris 'Zeke' Hand and Ryk 'E Coli' Edelstein ordered their burgers at the Montreal Hamburger Institution known as La Paryse (two specials and a double) and it appears that they are just about ready.
The Double at La Paryse
It took 13:34.922 minutes for the burgers to arrive. In comparison, it took 1:24.543 minutes to get seated (Zeke and E Coli were there at 3 o'clock on a Sunday afternoon). 6:50.865 minutes for the waiter to take the order, 6:43.697 minutes for the lemonade and coca cola to arrive and finally a full 10:57.824 minutes for the wine to arrive. E Coli then decides to describe The Special, and then goes all analytical.
The Special at La Paryse
Thank you very much for listening to episode 95 of the Montreal Burger Report where your heroes Zeke and E Coli imitated Epic Meal Time. While discussing the architecture of the burger at La Paryse. How long will it take for Zeke's Second burger to arrive? Will E Coli get something else to drink? And how much did it all cost? Find the answer to these and other questions next week in episode 96 of the Montreal Burger Report. Same Burger time, same burger channel.
The Fries at la Paryse
La Paryse is located at 302 Ontario East they are open Tuesday to Saturday from 11 AM until 11 PM. Their phone number is (514) 842-2040. And the website is laparyse.com.
In a nutshell; The Montreal Burger Report is a reality radio show kind of like Top Cat! meets the film Tampopo at Newtown. 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 like to thank CKUT for their support, The Whitlams for the music, Chris Gobeil and Sabrina Santucci for the voices in your head, and YOU for listening.
Good day and welcome to episode 94 of the Montreal Burger Report. Where your heroes Chris 'Zeke' Hand and Ryk 'E Coli' Edelstein are looking for parking before entering into the Montreal Institution known as La Paryse. They discuss The Special, The Veggie Burger and other menu items. They order and then try to figure out how to describe the restaurant.
The Burgers
The Veggie Burgers
Thank you very much for listening to episode 94 of the Montreal Burger Report where your heroes Zeke and E Coli ordered their burgers at the Montreal Hamburger Institution La Paryse. How long will it take for their burgers to arrive? Will Zeke have a second one? And what about the fries? Find the answer to these and other questions next week in episode 95 of the Montreal Burger Report. Same Burger time, same burger channel.
The Counter
The Wines by the Glass
La Paryse is located at 302 Ontario East they are open Tuesday to Saturday from 11 AM until 11 PM. Their phone number is (514) 842-2040. And the website is laparyse.com.
In a nutshell; The Montreal Burger Report is a reality radio show kind of like Top Cat! meets the film Tampopo at Newtown. 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 like to thank CKUT for their support, The Whitlams for the music, Chris Gobeil for the voices in your head, and YOU for listening.
All that was left after a BlissBurger and a CharmBurger
In today's episode the lovely and talented Anna Papdatos explains where the names of the hamburgers at Restaurant Tous les Jours come from. She then lists the most popular items on the menu. Zeke then asks would they open another Restaurant Tous les Jours? Anna and Spiro try to explain the popularity of Restaurant Tous les Jours while Zeke attempts to flirt with Anna, but fails. In episode 86 of the Montreal Burger Report Anna had stated that the Grilled Chicken Salad was the newest item. But, in fact there is a newer item on the menu. Spiro uses a charcoal grill to cook the burgers at Restaurant Tous les Jours, and talks about how he cooks the hamburgers. Then they both explain how they learned and were trained to cook and serve.
The Bill
Anna compares Restaurant Tous les Jours to Cheers and Spiro states that the family restaurant is a dying breed. Anna likes having a place where you can get an egg sandwich. They serve extremely big portions and emphasize the reasonable prices, the quality, and the service. Their ground beef is never frozen, and ultimately they they just try to keep thing simple.
Why some people refer to it as Steerburger Tous Les Jours
Where will your heroes eat next? Will it be a good burger? And what sound effects will Zeke use? Find the answer to these and other questions next week in episode 89 of the Montreal Burger Report. Same Burger time, same burger channel.
Restaurant tous les jours is located at 1689 Mount Royal E they are open Tuesday to Sunday from five o'clock in the morning until eight o'clock at night. Their phone number is 514-523-1727.
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, Runnin' Wild for the music, John Custodio for the voices you hear in your head, and YOU for listening.
Good day and welcome to episode 87 of the Montreal Burger Report where your heroes, Chris 'Zeke' Hand and Ryk 'E Coli' Edelstein discuss what makes the burger at Restaurant Tous les jours so good, and then interview Anna & Spiro Papadatos.
The view from the back of Restaurant Tous les Jours
Zeke and E Coli have a discussion about the food at Restaurant Tous les Jours. E Coli comes to the conclusion that their food if so god because they take pride in making, cooking it and serving it. Zeke points out that if a restaurant is forthcoming with information on where and what they serve, it is much more likely to be a good restaurant. They both agree that Restaurant Tous les Jours serves "good, honest food." E Coli likes the afterglow, and then ponders what could be done to make the hamburgers at Restaurant Tous les Jours even better. The conversation veers towards the spaghetti sauce and E Coli wonders if it contains cinnamon and nutmeg.
Almost the entire menu at Restaurant Tous les Jours
Zeke asks Anna Papadatos if he can come back at another time to interview her and her brother. She says "yes," and he does. In the interview Anna tells Zeke that Restaurant Tous les Jours opened in December of 1975, Zeke congratulates them on their 35th anniversary. Anna states that initially it was her father and two other partners, and now the second generation has started to work there, which is her, her sister Toula and her brother Spiro. She comments that it is a lot of hours to work, but that she enjoys it because she has very nice customers.
The view from outside Restaurant Tous les Jours
She started working there as a teenager and Spiro started when he was 12 years-old. Their father still oversees everything, even though the restaurant is no longer open every day. They buy their beef from Colfax, and grind it at the restaurant three times per week. Their hamburgers are made out of 100% chuck. Spiro guesses that they make about 100 hamburgers on average every day. The Primeburger is their best seller. And Anna points out how they won a competition on the CBC for the best hamburger in Montreal.
Somebody has got to wash all those dishes...
How does Spiro cook a hamburger? Why is Restaurant Tous les Jours so popular? And how much does the Primeburger weigh? Find the answer to these and other questions next week in episode 88 of the Montreal Burger Report. Same Burger time, same burger channel.
Restaurant tous les jours is located at 1689 Mount Royal E they are open Tuesday to Sunday from five o'clock in the morning until eight o'clock at night. Their phone number is 514-523-1727.
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, Runnin' Wild for the music, John Custodio for the voices you hear in your head, and YOU for listening.
Good day and welcome to Episode 86 of the Montreal Burger Report where your heroes, Chris 'Zeke' Hand and Ryk 'E Coli' Edelstein finish eating their hamburgers at Restaurant Tous les Jours and leave.
The CharmBurger at Restaurant Tous les Jours
'E Coli' steals a chunk of Zeke's Charmburger. He thinks that there is salt, pepper and MSG in the burger. Zeke has difficulty finding the pickle in his CharmBurger. 'E Coli' reminds Zeke not to put his double cheeseburger (aka The CharmnBurger) down unless he doesn't plan to pick it back up. Zeke points out that the bun can't quite absorb all the juices from both patties and then on top of it, his burger falls apart. 'E Coli' thinks that Anna Papadatos is one of the best servers our heroes have ever had had Zeke agrees.
Eating a CharmBurger
Our heroes try to guess what the most recent addition to the menu was (and are spectacularly wrong). Zeke requests a fork while 'E Coli' goes to the bathroom, which he points out is extremely clean. Our heroes have a brief discussion about old brands of beer, and 'E Coli' points out that Restaurant Tous les Jours would be a great place to go for breakfast in the middle of the day.
What fell out of the bun
Zeke requests the bill, and points out how the decor reminds him, slightly, of Mr. Steer. Anna Papadatos returns with the bill and inquires if Restaurant Tous les Jours is getting a good review. 'E Coli' asks for details on the fat content of the beef and where it is ground. He then comments on how low the prices are, and Zeke asks about the newest item on the menu. 'E Coli' is amazed at how inexpensive the food is at Restaurant Tous les Jours. Our heroes pay up front, and then leave.
O'Keefe, celle qui se prend en douceur.
Restaurant tous les jours is located at 1689 Mount Royal E they are open Tuesday to Sunday from five o'clock in the morning until eight o'clock at night. Their phone number is 514-523-1727.
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, Runnin' Wild for the music, John Custodio for the voices you hear in your head, and YOU for listening.
Your heroes, Chris 'Zeke' Hand and Ryk 'E Coli' Edelstein are eating at the Montreal institution called Restaurant tous les jours.
The Burgers on the menu at Restaurant Tous Les Jours
A half-eaten Bliss burger.
Restaurant tous les jours is located at 1689 Mount Royal E they are open Tuesday to Sunday from five o'clock in the morning until eight o'clock at night. Their phone number is 514-523-1727.
Anna Papadatos, the wonderful waitress at Restaurant Tous les Jours.
Spiro Papadatos and the Grill at Restaurant Tous Les Jours
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, Runnin' Wild for the music, John Custodio for the voices you hear in your head, and YOU for listening.
Your heroes, Chris 'Zeke' Hand and Ryk 'E Coli' Edelstein are at the Montreal institution called Restaurant tous les jours.
Spiro, the person responsible for the burgers at Restaurant tous les jours
'E Coli's' Salad
Restaurant tous les jours is located at 1689 Mount Royal E they are open Tuesday to Sunday from five o'clock in the morning until eight o'clock at night. Their phone number is 514-523-1727.
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, Runnin' Wild for the music, and YOU for listening.
Linda Extra Pickles Besner explains the evolution of her burger consumption from McDonald's and Harvey's through her vegetarian phase to where it is currently, rare with cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onions, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise and relish. Zeke explains how his path has gone in the opposite direction towards a plainer more austere burger. Our hero and heroine briefly discuss the food issue of the New Yorker. And then Zeke tries to sound all authoritative by making up some nonsense about what the law is with regards to a hamburger being cooked in Montreal.
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The Montreal Burger Report is a radio show & podcast where Zeke and Extra Pickles go out have a couple of burgers, some beer and talk about them. It is your source for the most in depth and comprehensive coverage about hamburgers, cheeseburgers, and sliders in Montreal. There is a new episode available every Wednesday morning at MontrealBurger.Wordpress.com and on CKUT 90.3 FM in Montreal. Our email address is MontrealBurger at Gmail.com.
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, The Sweetback Sisters and the one the only the incomparable Brad Slyde of DiscoBreak.com for the music, and YOU for listening.
Copacobana Address: 3910 Saint Laurent Phone: (514) 982-0880
In today's episode due to a complete and utter abdication of responsibility by someone who shall remain nameless, Chris Zeke Hand is only joined by Linda Extra Pickles Besner. Our hero and heroine are left high and dry (well maybe not too too dry) at the most fabulous watering hole on the entire plateau, Copacobana where they discuss their impending visit to Burger de Ville.
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The Montreal Burger Report is a radio show & podcast where Zeke and Extra Pickles go out have a couple of burgers, some beer and talk about them. It is your source for the most in depth and comprehensive coverage about hamburgers, cheeseburgers, and sliders in Montreal. There is a new episode available every Wednesday morning at MontrealBurger.Wordpress.com and on CKUT 90.3 FM in Montreal. Our email address is MontrealBurger at Gmail.com.
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, The Sweetback Sisters and the one the only the incomparable Brad Slyde of DiscoBreak.com for the music, and YOU for listening.
Copacobana Address: 3910 Saint Laurent Phone: (514) 982-0880
Episode 55: Mr. Steer [10:40] (Download: MP3 15MB / FLAC 114MB / Ogg Vorbis 9MB / Stream) (or play it here) [audio http://www.archive.org/download/20100512/MBR_55.mp3]
In today's episode Chris 'Zeke' Hand and Warren 'Soylent' Wilansky talk with Mahroof Tarafdar, the cook at the celebrated fixture on the Montreal Hamburger scene, Mr. Steer, and then they pay the bill and leave.
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The Montreal Burger Report is a radio show & podcast where Zeke and Soylent go out have a couple of burgers, some beer and talk about them. It is your source for the most in depth and comprehensive coverage about hamburgers, cheeseburgers, and sliders in Montreal. There is a new episode available every Wednesday morning at MontrealBurger.Wordpress.com and on CKUT 90.3 FM in Montreal. Our email address is MontrealBurger at Gmail.com.
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[caption id="attachment_1141" align="alignnone" width="550" caption="The View From the Counter at Mr. Steer"][/caption]
This episode of the Montreal Burger Report was written, produced and engineered by Chris Zeke Hand. We would graciously like to thank CKUT for their support, The Fabulous Bloaters, Cheech and Chong and the one the only the incomparable Brad Slyde of DiscoBreak.com for the music, and YOU for listening.
Mister Steer Address: 1198 Saint Catherine W Phone: (514) 866-3233
Episode 54: Mr. Steer [11:00] (Download: MP3 15MB / FLAC 116MB / Ogg Vorbis 9MB / Stream) (or play it here) [audio http://www.archive.org/download/20100505/MBR_54.mp3]
In today's episode Chris Zeke hand and Warren Soylent Wilansky talk with Louisa the waitress who has worked at Mr. Steer for 22 years and Simone, the cashier about their experiences on the job.
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The Montreal Burger Report is a radio show & podcast where Zeke and Soylent go out have a couple of burgers, some beer and talk about them. It is your source for the most in depth and comprehensive coverage about hamburgers, cheeseburgers, and sliders in Montreal. There is a new episode available every Wednesday morning at MontrealBurger.Wordpress.com and on CKUT 90.3 FM in Montreal. Our email address is MontrealBurger at Gmail.com.
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This episode of the Montreal Burger Report was written, produced and engineered by Chris Zeke Hand. We would graciously like to thank CKUT for their support, The Fabulous Bloaters, Cheech and Chong and the one the only the incomparable Brad Slyde of DiscoBreak.com for the music, and YOU for listening.
Mister Steer Address: 1198 Saint Catherine W Phone: (514) 866-3233
Episode 53: Mr. Steer [13:12] (Download: MP3 17MB / FLAC 134MB / Ogg Vorbis 11MB / Stream) (or play it here) [audio http://www.archive.org/download/20100428/MBR_53.mp3]
In today's episode Zeke recites the menu, Zeke and Soylent discuss the design and kitsch factor of storied and influential Montreal Hamburger Enterprise known as Mr. Steer, and try and ascertain if there is a sponsorship deal in place.
[caption id="attachment_1144" align="alignnone" width="550" caption="The First Page of the Menu at Mr. Steer"][/caption]
The Montreal Burger Report is a radio show & podcast where Zeke and Soylent go out have a couple of burgers, some beer and talk about them. It is your source for the most in depth and comprehensive coverage about hamburgers, cheeseburgers, and sliders in Montreal. There is a new episode available every Wednesday morning at MontrealBurger.Wordpress.com and on CKUT 90.3 FM in Montreal. Our email address is MontrealBurger at Gmail.com.
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This episode of the Montreal Burger Report was written, produced and engineered by Chris Zeke Hand. We would graciously like to thank CKUT for their support, The Fabulous Bloaters, Cheech and Chong and the one the only the incomparable Brad Slyde of DiscoBreak.com for the music, and YOU for listening.
Mister Steer Address: 1198 Saint Catherine W Phone: (514) 866-3233
Episode 52: Mr. Steer [14:46] (Download: MP3 16MB / FLAC 150MB / Ogg Vorbis 10MB / Stream) (or play it here) [audio http://www.archive.org/download/20100421/MBR_52.mp3]
In today's episode James Gaspar, the Mister in Mister Steer explains the recipe, the history and everything you ever wanted to know about Mr. Steer. The cut of meat, where they get it, the French dressing, the Suzie Q fries and what has changed over fifty two years.
Mr. Steer is located at 1198 Saint Catherine West. Their phone number is 514 866-3233. And they are open seven day a week from 8 o'clock to 10 o'clock and midnight on weekends.
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The Montreal Burger Report is a radio show & podcast where Zeke and Soylent go out have a couple of burgers, some beer and talk about them. It is your source for the most in depth and comprehensive coverage about hamburgers, cheeseburgers, and sliders in Montreal. There is a new episode available every Wednesday morning here and on CKUT 90.3 FM in Montreal. Our email address is Montreal Burger at Gmail dot com.
This episode of the Montreal Burger Report was written, produced and engineered by Chris Zeke Hand. We would graciously like to thank CKUT for their support, The Fabulous Bloaters, Cheech and Chong and the one the only the incomparable Brad Slyde of Disco Break dot com for the music, and YOU for listening.
Mister Steer Address: 1198 Saint Catherine W Phone: (514) 866-3233
Episode 51: Mr. Steer [11:09] (Download: MP3 16MB / FLAC 121MB / Ogg Vorbis 10MB / Stream) (or play it here) [audio http://www.archive.org/download/20100414/MBR_51.mp3]
In today's episode Chris 'Zeke' Hand and Warren 'Soylent' Wilansky are at the Legendary Montreal Hamburger Institution known as Mr. Steer. Our heroes talk about the sear marks, have a discussion on hamburger integrity and the meatball-like nature of the Steerburger at Mr. Steer.
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The Montreal Burger Report is a podcast where Zeke and Soylent go out have a couple of burgers, some beer and in very generalized terms try to inform you about the good burgers in Montreal, the great burgers in Montreal, the best burgers in Montreal and everything else related to burgers in Montreal.
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This episode of the Montreal Burger Report was written, produced and engineered by Chris 'Zeke' Hand. We would graciously like to thank CKUT for their support, The Fabulous Bloaters, Cheech and Chong and the one the only the incomparable Brad Slyde of discobreak.com for the music, and you for listening.
Mister Steer Address: 1198 Saint Catherine W Phone: (514) 866-3233
Episode 50: Mr. Steer [11:36] (Download: MP3 16MB / FLAC 124MB / Ogg Vorbis 10MB / Stream) (or play it here) [Audio http://www.archive.org/download/20100407/MBR_50.mp3]
Chris 'Zeke' Hand and Waren 'Soylent' Wilansky discuss the menu selections at the mythical Montreal hamburger eatery Mr. Steer. Soylent can't quite make up his mind about what to order. Zeke insists on getting sauteed onions with his hamburger platter. And lurking nearby is everpresent question of the orange stuff.
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Mister Steer Address: 1198 Saint Catherine W Phone: (514) 866-3233
Episode 47: Restaurant Philippe (5/5) [14:32] (Download: MP3 21MB / FLAC 155MB / Ogg Vorbis 11MB / Stream) (or play it here)[Audio http://www.archive.org/download/20100317/MBR_47.mp3]
This week Chris 'Zeke' Hand and Ed Hawco (also known as Blork) are joined by one of Montreal's best chefs Julie Rondeau at the Montreal Hamburger Institution, Restaurant Philippe.
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Zeke starts out by pointing out what he would do if he had Resto Zeke. Blork and Julie talk about the smashburger technique which produces a Maillard reaction and how it relates to the cooking and eating of hamburgers in great depth. Everyone discusses the ethical concerns of accepting free food and Zeke makes the executive decision to avoid any and all potential conflicts of interest by paying for everything. The general consensus is that they make great burgers at Restaurant Philippe, and everyone is in agreement that they should return often and soon.
Zeke's Verdict
I gotta give major props to Jack Ruttan for suggesting Restaurant Philippe (aka Resto Phil, Pataterie Chez Philippe and Chez Phil as well) and then to John, his dad and his daughter for making kick-ass hamburgers and cheeseburgers. I could ramble on using a variety of multi-syllabic words to elucidate on the exquisite appearance and how terrificly toothsome their repasts are. But I won't, and just simply state that they make really good hamburgers and cheeseburgers at Restaurant Philippe.
Ed's Verdict
The burgers at Chez Philippe are not sophisticated, but they are almost magically delicious. Whereas many burger places try to wow you with exotic sounding ingredients, and a lot of corner casse-croutes have traded in their souls for convenience and low-rent ingredients, Chez Philippe knocks me out with its modest menu of burgers that carry more than 40 years of uncompromising experience. The folks there still do it Phil's way, and the difference comes through in the flavour. They're one of the few places around (maybe the only one) using the "smash" burger technique, and the result is a gorgeous caramelized sear on the meat that amps up the beefiness to a heavenly level. It ain't fancy, but damn, is it good!
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Episode 46: Restaurant Philippe (4/5) [11:25] (Download: MP3 12MB / FLAC 104MB / Ogg Vorbis 8MB / Stream) (or play it here)[Audio http://www.archive.org/download/20100310/MBR_46_vbr.mp3]
This week Chris 'Zeke' Hand and Ed Hawco (also known as Blork) are quiet and don't say a word. The entire show is spent listening to John Hachez talk about Restaurant Philippe's history, methods, recipes and love.
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Episode 45: Le Cheval Blanc & Restaurant Philippe (3/5) [12:04] (Download: MP3 17MB / FLAC 130MB / Ogg Vorbis 10MB / Stream) (or play it here)[Audio http://www.archive.org/download/20100303/MBR_45_vbr.mp3]
Chris 'Zeke' Hand and Ed Hawco (also known as Blork) are preparing to leave Le Cheval Blanc so that they can eat some hamburgers at the Legendary Montreal Institution Restaurant Philippe. Julie Rondeau, one of the best chefs in town has joined them because she has been making changes to the menu at Le Cheval Blanc.
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In today's episode, while thay are walking down the street Zeke explains what a smashburger is, Blork gets all misty eyed and poetic about how wonderful and great the hamburgers at Restaurant Philippe are. And our heroes recognize it will be a momentous occasion because the previous time they had visited they had brought the restaurant reviewer from the Montreal Gazette with them and it was good.
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Le Cheval Blanc Address: 809 Ontario E. Phone: (514) 522-0211
