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Chez L'Épicier

311 Rue Saint-Paul Est

Montreal , Quebec , Canada http://www.chezlepicier.com/

(514) 878-2232

For eight years, chef Laurent Godbout has been putting a delicious spin on classics (try his pan-seared sea bass with squid-ink risotto, scallops, and a chorizo cream sauce) in this Old Montreal dining room—and he hasn’t missed a beat yet. The tables are draped in white linens, but the vibe is delightfully unpretentious, aided by the attached l’épicerie (grocery store), which stocks local gourmet products. Pick up a souvenir jar of artisanal olive oil or Godbout’s own maple vinegar on your way out.