Montreal: Excel Honda Garage Service Review

I've used Excel Honda garage services on Pare street (near the Orange Julep) for about five years now and I've never had any major issues...until now. I've literally spent thousands of dollars in car services and repairs with them over the past five years and have not complained about anything.

For any major car repairs I've already moved away from car dealer garages, but for regular maintenance like oil changes and changing tires I figured that they were good enough. In general, I always thought that while dealer garage service is very often overpriced, they at least offered good quality work. I was wrong.


Honda car service has seen better days at this year's 2013 Car Show

Montreal: P.F. Chang's Restaurant Review

P.F. Chang's second restaurant appearance in Canada has finally arrived here in Montreal. I've personally never really heard of this American Chinese restaurant chain before, until it showed up in town. It seems to have some good word of mouth going for it, so I was hoping for the best during a recent lunch trip.

The horse statue outside P.F. Chang's is a nice touch

Montreal: Le Biftheque Restaurant (Lunch Review)

Headed out to Le Biftheque for lunch and apparently they renovated the place fairly recently. They also offer sushi which was an interesting if unexpected touch. I've only eaten there once on the terrace, a long time ago. The interior seemed nice enough.

The service that day during lunch was a little strange (maybe just a bad day for the waiter?), but the food was fine. Although I thought my medium/rare order of filet mignon was slightly overcooked, which was slightly disappointing. I wouldn't run back, but I'd have no problem going back to give it a second try.

Cabane à Sucre au Pied de Cochon Review

This restaurant review for Cabane à Sucre au Pied de Cochon (translated into English is "Au Pied de Cochon Sugar Shack") is coming from one of the few people who have never been to the original Pied de Cochon restaurant in Montreal, but have been (recently) to their Cabane à Sucre restaurant where they try out new ideas and create new maple syrup recipes.

The sugar shack restaurant is only open for about two and a half months, and you'll have to make reservations to get a seat. Also, if you are not adventurous and are afraid of trying new foods then I wouldn't recommend it. But for those who aren't afraid to eat maple syrup foods, a little heart and brains (yes, that's some of the interesting choices they had) it's great.

Cabane à Sucre au Pied de Cochon (Sugar Shack) Interior View

Montreal: Lebanese Restaurant Daou Review

Checked out Lebanese restaurant called Daou with some mild expectations after reading a few online reviews. Walking in you see a wall of Celine Dion (with her husband) photos posted on the wall; obviously, they've been there before and it's a good way to market your restaurant. The place is fairly casual looking and I wasn't sure what to expect.

Daou signage