🍷 Montreal | A Taste of Spain & Italy

——Downtown dining adventures under ancient trees and hidden alleys 🇮🇹 Ristorante Beatrice 🌳 The Vibe: A sprawling Italian eatery built around a century-old tree – where ladies who lunch become ladies who feast (dress code: fancy casual) 🍽️ Standout Dishes: Salmon Tartare: Sweet-chili kick with buttery freshness Tonno Tuna: Fatty sashimi-grade slices in yuzu-soy glaze (love at first bite) Artichoke Mystery: Jerusalem artichokes mimicking taro’s creaminess 😢 Miss: Didn’t save room for tiramisu (next time!) 💰 Damage: ~$100/person (reservations essential) 🇪🇸 Ibérica 🕯️ The Vibe: Moody Spanish tavern with cured hams dangling above the bar 🍚 Mixed Bag: Paella: Safely edible (rice softer than Barcelona’s standards) Chocolate Ganache: Dense, dark, and dangerously spoonable Avoid: The Cornish hen (drier than a Montreal winter) 💸 Heads Up: OpenTable prices outdated – prepare for sticker shock 💰 Damage: ~$90/person (walk-ins okay) 🥇 Verdict Beatrice’s tree-canopied romance > Ibérica’s serviceable tapas Pro tip: At Beatrice, request the glass-enclosed tree booth for maximum magic #MTLFoodie #EuroFlavors