Plateau Burger Favourite L’Anecdote Reopens After Its Fire | Eater Montreal

"I'm relieved to see L'Anecdote, the retro Rachel Street diner, back in business six months after a major fire in May that started in an exhaust duct in the building on the corner of St-Hubert and Rachel, leaving six people homeless in the apartments above and causing $150,000 in damages. The return is welcome for fans of no-nonsense, casse-croûte fare and for those who like affordable burgers with twists — beyond the classic beef the menu includes bison and lamb — and critic Lesley Chesterman dubbed the beef burger with bacon, mushrooms, Emmental, lettuce, tomato, and mayo one of the best in town, comparing it to the long-gone griddle god La Paryse. A peek inside shows its fantastically vintage interior, complete with red vinyl booths and bar stools, survived the fire. It's open from 11 a.m. daily (9 a.m. on weekends) at 801 Rachel E." - Tim Forster