This little pocket restaurant could be called Chez Maurín, so much does one have the impression of entering the somewhat grungy apartment of the chef, with its fridge covered in stickers, its small domestic coil cooker and its “average” furniture. from the edge “. One thing is for sure, it’s laid back here and the art of painter and muralist Omar Bernal (don’t forget to go to the bathroom!) adds a bit of a punk touch to the affair.
Maurín Arellano Frellick practices a cuisine that is good for us. Nothing makes her prouder than encouraging the next generation. The chef also sources her supplies from small emerging farms in the surrounding area to concoct simple and deliciously rustic homemade dishes.
As we passed by, there were two magnificent savory pies full of beautiful colorful vegetables that sat on the counter. Then, before our eyes, the hostess prepared a plate of salmon on black rice with roasted squash. Simple in appearance, the dish was bursting with comforting tastes.
PHOTO JOSIE DESMARAIS, THE PRESS
Omar Bernal made the toilets of the place very psychedelic.
The formula is no fuss here. The slate offers a starter (often a soup), three main course options (including a vegetarian or vegan) and a dessert. You can eat three courses for $36, which is not common these days. The menu changes almost daily, according to the finds of Maurín, who tries to avoid any food waste.
The principle of “ bueno, bonito y barrato (beautiful, good, cheap, in Maurín’s native language) also applies to the few artisan wines it offers. “In Mexico, we talk about comica bullfight, fast and economical cooking. Here, people do not spend hours at the table. They come to eat and then leave. »
The Théâtre de Quat’sous being directly opposite, Vivace is the ideal place to have a pre-theatre meal, especially since the work on this section of Avenue des Pins is finally finished. Viva Viva!
101 Pine Avenue