BARROCO

TYPE: France NEIGHBOURHOOD: Old Montréal and Old Port

$20 TO $45

312 Saint-Paul Street WestMontréal, Québec H2Y 2A3 METRO: Square-Victoria

Telephone: 514 544-5800Toll-free: Reservation: Fax: E-mail: info@barroco.ca URL: www.barroco.ca

Barroco’s décor—complete with stone walls and antique accents—and warm, inviting ambiance provide the perfect setting for its unique blend of French- and Spanish-influenced cuisine. The menu invites diners to gourmet pleasures and the wine list, with its extensive selection of private imports, is a wine-lovers’ dream come true. The restaurant is open every day from 6 p.m., and welcomes the late-night crowd with a bar menu from Thursday to Saturday, starting at 11:30 p.m. On Friday and Saturday evenings, a DJ spins some tunes. SCHEDULE Sunday to Wednesday, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Thursday to Saturday, 6 p.m. to midnight.

BARRACA RHUMERIE & TAPAS

TYPE: Mediterranean   NEIGHBOURHOOD: Plateau Mont-Royal

LESS THAN $20

1134 Mont-Royal Street EastMontréal, Québec H2J 1X8 METRO: Mont-Royal

Telephone: 514 525-7741Toll-free: Reservation: Fax: 514 525-1286 E-mail: info@barraca.ca URL: www.barraca.ca

A popular Plateau bar, Barraca Rhumerie & Tapas offers a laid-back lounge atmosphere that picks up once the workday is done. Chef Guillermo Lopez has created a savoury, Latin-inspired tapas menu to match the long list of beverages available, including over 55 different varieties of rum originating from 18 countries, a cellar full of excellent Spanish wine, and a wide selection of local and imported beer. Complete with a long bar, outdoor terrace and nightly entertainment (live and DJ), the Barraca is the ideal place for anyone thirsting for a good time. SCHEDULE Everyday, 3 p.m. to 3 a.m. Closure of the kitchen at 11 p.m.

BALCON CABARET MUSIC-HALL

TYPE: Québec (New Cuisine) NEIGHBOURHOOD: Old Montréal and Old Port

$45 TO $65

304 Notre-Dame Street EastMontréal, Québec H2Y1C7 METRO: Champ-de-Mars

Telephone: 514 528-9766Toll-free:1 888 528-9766 Reservation: Fax: 514 849-8878 E-mail: info@lebalcon.ca URL: www.lebalcon.ca

A venue as unique as they come, with a character somewhere between New York cabaret and Parisian dinner-theater, Le Balcon Cabaret Music-Hall offers an exclusive dining and entertainment experience in the heart of quaint Old Montreal. Its distinct fusion cuisine inspired by the flavors of the world entices the most refined pallets, who like to extend the Balconesqueexperience by savouring, up close and live, the wide variety of musical styles and cultures offered by world-class artists. The intimate and festive atmosphere of Le Balcon promises to deliver memorable moments to all patrons. SCHEDULE Open for special events and show nights: Tuesday to Saturday, 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Ticket office: Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on show nights: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tickets also available on Admission Network.

APOLLO RESTAURANT & TRAITEUR

TYPE: Québec (New Cuisine)   NEIGHBOURHOOD: Downtown

MORE THAN $65

1333 University StreetMontréal, Québec H3A 1T9 METRO: McGill

Telephone: 514 274-0153Toll-free: Reservation: Fax: 514 274-6863 E-mail: restaurant@apolloglobe.com

From behind a great glass wall comes the inspiration of Chef Giovanni Apollo who invites you to discover his culinary creations. Each element of the menu can be prepared in three or four different ways, promoting discovery, sharing and gastronomic pleasure in a relaxed, bistro BYOW (bring your own wine) atmosphere. To make any event a success, Apollo also offers a catering service. Thanks to the great creativity and savoir-faire of Apollo’s culinary team, sophistication and discovery are on the menu for cocktail receptions, galas, conventions and launches. SCHEDULE Daily, 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Sunday brunch, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.