For Mtl a Table, I chose La Fabrique among all restaurants since it provided a nice balance but intriguing menu. (I am aware at this time of the year, it’s Happening Gourmand the event and not Mtl a Table which was months ago. But, hey, if Happening Gourmand restaurant choices aren’t appealing, La Fabrique might be up the alley!) And this is how it went down…

I took a picture of this bread because I find it very ingenious how it hung on the wall to maximize place on the small table. Not to mention, the bread was nicely toasted.

This was an appetizer of raviolis filled with ricotta, leek and spinach. It was very light. The ravioli pasta was thin. I wished the sauce was more dense to bring out the ricotta in the ravioli.

The other appetizer was a play on salad with beet, potatom chickpea, egg yolk, apple, cameline and manchego cheese. We didn’t appreciate the uniqueness of this dish. It was difficult to decipher the harmony of the flavors.

The main was a hake steak. The fish was flaky and sweet. It paired well with the slight crunch of carrot, lentils and parsnip. Really a nicely put dish that I would not mind to have it again. It is especially delicious if you want to recover from a heavy meal.

What I have missed out all this time! Years ago, I was against eating any meat other than the usual (pork, beef, chicken, duck…). Lately, I put this nonsense aside and discovered the wonder of rabbits. This Stanstead rabbit stuffed with apple and bacon was incredible. It was tender and juicy. This had opened my eyes and made me want to try out more rabbit dishes!

As for desserts, there were French toast with clove caramel and fleur de sel, and apple and pistachio soft mini cake. The star was the French Toast. It had a very sticky and spongy texture. It was heavily packed with caramel and fleur de sel. I loved it. Every bite I took, I was thinking of autumn and sugar shack.

This bonus dessert was given to every table. Barbe a papa! Who can say no to that? It was a fun way to end the dinner.

I never heard of La Fabrique until this visit. Now, I am so glad of my choice. La Fabrique offers unique approaches to Bistro cuisine.

Zuuchini