‘Thaiwaiian’ Restaurant the Farsides Brings Tiki Drinks to Old Montreal | Eater Montreal

"A new Thai–Hawaiian restaurant and bar opened in Old Montreal today called the Farsides, from John Edward Gumbley and his hospitality group Jegantic (they also own supper club Bord’elle). It bills itself as “Thaiwaiian” — a mix of Thai and Hawaiʻi cuisines — with chef Athiraj Phrasavath (of Thip Thip) behind a menu that includes a fancied-up Drunken Noodles with yellow curry sauce, lobster and cognac, a “Big Poppa Pineapple Boat” of garlicky Hawaiʻian North Shore–style shrimp in a pineapple boat with a sweet-yet-fiery Thai sauce, and staples like pad thai, papaya salad, poke bowl and malasadas; in short, expect playful dishes well geared toward sharing. The tropical bar program, put together by Lawrence Picard, offers tiki classics with twists — for example a mai tai with benedictine, cashew orgeat, lime and dragonfruit, and the “Shook One” with papaya, passionfruit, aloe, watermelon and tonka bean syrup. Despite the tiki approach, the space avoids standard kitsch in favor of a ’90s hip‑hop “’90s Brooklyn” vibe with exposed brick, graffiti and a small basketball court. The Farsides is open at 690 Notre‑Dame West from 4:30 p.m. to late Wednesday and Thursday and 6 p.m. to late Friday and Saturday (kitchen closes at midnight every night)." - Tim Forster