Bazarette

Bazarette Opens in Downtown Montreal From the Owner of the Habs | Eater Montreal

"Situated right by the Bell Centre and opened by the CH Group in partnership with RECIPE, I note that Bazarette operates as a day-and-night café and wine bar: it opens at 7 a.m. serving coffee from Villeray Italian-leaning café Larue et Fils (café service runs until 3:30 p.m.), then switches to a more formal evening operation and stays open late. Though the corporate ownership could raise eyebrows, the team says they’re striving to run it as an independent operation with its own chefs and sommelier calling the shots. The menu is presented only by components (for example “burnt squash, labneh, cumin, tournesol”), consists mostly of small plates priced around $10–$15, is served into the early hours, and is fairly rounded and loosely seasonal—examples include Brussels sprouts with cauliflower, lardons and parmesan, and boudin with Granny Smith apple, Asian pear, aged cheddar and hazelnuts. Chef Adam Martin leads the kitchen, joined by sommelier Stéphane Letellier and general manager Charlie April; April and Letellier devised a wine list that skews natural and consists of private imports. Don’t expect sports-bar vibes or Habs paraphernalia here." - Tim Forster