Cacao 70: A replacement of Juliette & Chocolat?

Juliette & Chocolat has been well known around Montreal and usually very crowded. When I go there, I take their white brownie, which is called Ivoire. soo delicious!

However, I have tried this next hot spot to soothe my sweet tooth! Cacao 70 on Ste-Catherine.

Its decor is very simple and welcoming. Nothing fancy.

 We were greeted with a sample of hot chocolate, which was so delightful! It is very smooth and creamy. But I would personally find it too sweet if I were to order the real size.

Before we indulged ourselves with sweetness, we opted for a salty dish, just to fill our tummy a bit.

I especially like the bread 🙂 Perfectly toasted. You don’t know want to wait too long to eat; the sauce would make it all soggy!
Now to the highlight of the visit.

Grilled Marshmallow & chocolate pizza
I loooooove this! We ordered half of the pizza. I highly suggest you to do the same as sharing half of the pizza was already overwhelming. A quarter of the pizza is more than enough to satisfy 2 people.
I like how they give you some fruits on the side, just to give your taste buds a rest from the sweetness. 
I really wanted to order the waffles as well, but that would be an overkill. 🙂 We tamed our greediness! wooohooo~
Next time, I would try the waffles for sure!
Personally, I like this place more than Juliette & Chocolat as they have  more choices (and the choices are more to my flavour….). So far, it isn’t as crowded as Juliette & Chocolat and the staff is so attentive!
A must try!  
Zuuchini

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Review: Maybelline Define-A-Lash and Falsies Flared & Update on Maximum Eyelash Conditionner

Here’s a beauty post. A little break from my food entries.

I feel like venturing out after finishing a few tubes of L’Oreal Voluminous. I picked up Maybelline’s Define-A-Lash and the Falsies Flared Volum’ Express.

What’s with these long names…

Falsies Flared 

I only used this mascara for a few days. Why? It was flaking like crazy… Lots of black flakes would drop under my eyes upon application. It did give my lashes volume, but I just can’t stand the flakes. I never had a mascara that would do this to me. Very disappointed.

Until later…I realized that I may have bought one that came from a bad batch because I realized how dry is the product. I think, somehow, the air went into the tube when it was packaged.

Maybe I should buy another one just to testify…however…I really don’t feel like taking the chance.

Let’s move on to our next mascara. Quite a stellar.

Define-A-Lash

This mascara is not meant to give volume. Like the name states, this mascara defines the lashes. What does that mean? It gives every lash nice length and separates ever lash gracefully. This results a very clean look.

In order to have a bit more volume, I would apply multiple layers at the base of my eyelashes without completely passing through to the end of the lashes.

I really love how much length this mascara gives! 🙂

It’s been almost 4 months that I am using this…and it’s near its end as it is flaking like the falsies…Therefore, this reinforces my hypothesis that the Falsies Flared may have been dried up in the package.

Here’s my lashes with Define-A-Lash.

Little update on Maximum Eyelash Conditioner:

I’ve been using Maximum Eyelash Conditioner for 6 months now. The product is fabulous. After 2 months, in order to maintain the length, I only use the product 2-3 times per week. I did not experience any allergic reaction. The conditioner helped my lashes to grow longer but not thicker.

Sadly, it seems like the company has ceased its operations and my product is running low!

I will try another brand and hoping it will yield the same result… (I just ordered Rapidlash…let’s see how does that go)

Lashes should not be downplayed!

Zuuchini

Garde Manger

This spot is so hidden. If you never heard about it, you wouldn’t even know this hidden gem! Why? Because nowhere indicates the restaurant name from the outside. You have to step in the restaurant and see the name of the restaurant.

I present you a much raved about restaurant in Old Port (cuz it’s opened by Chuck Hughes).

 The atmosphere…very warm and cozy. It’s somewhat different feel. I can exactly put my fingers on what exactly… 

The menu is written on the chalkboard. As well, my server is my bartender. I guess it’s because I was seating at the bar. Make sure to make reservation!

 Their bread spreading was soooooooo delicious. I don’t what it was…but i finish all of it!
 This is suggested by my waitress. Crab legs with lotsa spices and ginger. It was really spicy. I’m someone that love spicy food and this one lives up for it. Delicious but…so irritating and tedious to eat. I’m actually surprised the way they cook it was very similar to Chinese style. 😀

The infamous Lobster Poutine. It was infused deeply with lobster flavor. Every single bite just tastes like lobster. Personally, I still prefer normal poutine. lol
Can you believe this is a dessert?! It looks nothing like it. And i can’t even describe what it is… I simply just take randomly an interesting dessert from the list of what my waitress has named. I know it’s some cake with some bananas…and some mysterious things… 
It’s a must try restaurant. I would love to go back. I love the whole experience. However, the price is slightly hefty. 
Zuuchini 

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Porto Vino: Amazing brunch!

I love brunches! Weekend it’s all about waking up at 11pm. And by the time, you’re ready to step out, it’s way past noon. No fear! Brunches solve everything! Breakfast and lunch!

I introduce you to Porto Vino’s Sunday brunch! Best I had so far.

It’s 30$ per person, but it’s buffet style. Yet, they have cooks assigned to each area to serve you! They cook the omelet the way you want on the spot. Even better! You can make your own combination of waffle, pancake, crepe and french toast. (they are flambe!!!) Can’t decide? Just have them all! And skip tonight’s supper. hahahaha

What’s even more amazing to make your 30$ worth is…ALL YOU CAN EAT RAW OYSTERS! YES!

and many dessert selections! Even a chocolate fountain!

Just talking about it makes me want to go back this weekend!

I’ll let my snapshots do the talk now. (Sorrry, I didn’t try harder to make my plate more appealing…)

 Their ‘sauce’ for their waffle is so heavenly…It’s not what is served typically at other restaurants.


Zuuchini

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Deville Dinebar

I have walked by this restaurant for a few times to take the metro Peel. Their hot pink LED light indoors attracted my attention every time I passed by.

If i am not mistaken, they use local food supplies. Always a plus right?

I went ahead and searched on Urbanspoon to verify their reviews….Pretty good review?! So i jumped ahead and tried it….

This oreo milkshake with hint of alcohol (really…you can’t taste the alcohol just get one without it, it’ll be cheaper) tasted fantastic!! It’s not like you can really screw up a milkshake though…

 This springroll tasted like a fusion of asian/mexican ! What? Like a burrito filling in a springroll shape.
 Yummmmmy friiiies! With melted cheddar cheese and gravy

 This waffle covered with sugar and ice cream is only good the first bite. After that, it is just way too much. I suggest to share it with friends. But again, it’s not really that amazing. Although, the ice cream is surprisingly the star of the dessert! Very tasty and creamy

 I was being greedy…and made my friend ordered this gigantesque chocolate cake. The server even warned us if we were to order it, we would be better off without the waffle. I refused to listen because my greediness was taking over!
It didn’t look that big…like…you could finish it with 2 people…very doable. But having another dessert that i was trying to finish, it’s a tough task. 
Again, the taste of the cake is nothing to be wowed. I was just curious how it looked like. LOL! 
I probably have a different food experience than other visitors that have blogged about this restaurant as I have not tried any of their main dishes…As you can see, I only ordered appetizers and skipped to desserts. I am not fond of burgers… therefore I do not think i am missing out anything. 
This is a restaurant to try, but not a restaurant I would want to go back anytime soon. There are better choices out there in Montreal. 
Zuuchini

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