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Old Montreal Just Got an Inventive New Veggie-Heavy Restaurant, With a Former Joe Beef Sommelier | Eater Montreal

"On the waterfront-facing strip of St‑Paul Street East in Old Montreal I discovered an inventive new “cave à manger” that opened quietly last week. The restaurant is the five-year brainchild of chef Harrison Shewchuk (Maison Publique), sommelier Samia Hannouni (Joe Beef), Ariel Goldstein, and Misha Smarsik (Philemon). True to its name — which references the botanist Gillés Clement’s idea of a “third landscape” of undeveloped natural bits — the menu is veggie-heavy and inventive, with dishes such as stuffed eggplant with anchovies, bottarga with roasted celery and arugula, lacquered parsnip, and Italian-style sautéed greens; desserts include kouign-amann and a chocolate tuile with toffee among other decadent options. I also noted an impressive list of privately imported organic wines curated by Hannouni, whom the report says strives to keep the selections affordably priced. The restaurant is now open at 22 St‑Paul Street East, Tuesday through Saturday from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m." - Audrey Carleton