Tuesday, Brasserie Bernard invited friends and loyal customers for a happy hour celebrating the restaurant’s 10th anniversary. “When we moved into this premises, which was that of La Moulerie, they were waiting for us with a brick and a lantern! People had their habits. But in the end, they adopted us quite quickly! », remarks restaurateur Nathalie Côté (Stella Pizzéria), who started this project in 2013 with her precious allies, the Holder brothers (with whom she also opened Le 409, in Old Montreal).
We can indeed say that in a decade, the establishment has climbed into the select list of institutions in the metropolis. Its appetizing French brasserie-style menu, its lively atmosphere and its friendly staff undoubtedly have something to do with it! Moreover, for about a year, the chef who had been there since the beginning, Alexandre Fortier, handed over the helm to Maxime Gauthier-Beaudoin, a Quebecer recently returned from 13 years spent abroad (England, Australia, South Korea). Sud), while Cybèle Bartolini (Café du Nouveau Monde) has been general manager of the place for a year.
Yes, the story continues on Avenue Bernard while Mme Côté and the Holder brothers have embarked on a major project: the announced revival of the Café du Nouveau Monde, the TNM restaurant, whose concept will completely change, from the name through the design (Sid Lee), the concept and the menu, which promises to have a Mediterranean influence. The opening will probably take place sometime in 2024.
1249, avenue Bernard, Montreal