There is no shortage of good places to eat and drink in Hochelaga. A new haunt has been added to the list, alongside Hélicoptère, Hélico and other Supernat: Maison Close, located in the former Flamand, on rue Ontario.
It is also to its former owners that we owe this slightly naughty wine bar, whose name and neon sign are reminiscent of the Red Light.
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PHOTO HUGO-SÉBASTIEN AUBERT, THE PRESS
To celebrate summer, a small dish of grilled asparagus and sardines.
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PHOTO HUGO-SÉBASTIEN AUBERT, THE PRESS
The wine list is divided into categories: “the famous dry and mineral”, “vermouth and amaro”, “bubbly”, etc.
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Inside, the lights are dimmed as they should be, and some rather daring illustrations (notably on the cover of the menus) complete the sulphurous picture.
After opening the neighbor Octo, David Hibon and Pascal Bolduc are doing it again with this umpteenth concept, both “decadent” and “casual”, for a good drink and a nice bite in the evening, in a warm atmosphere, certainly, but above all without breaking the bank.
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PHOTO HUGO-SÉBASTIEN AUBERT, THE PRESS
As for decor, think dimmed lights, red neon lights, a warm atmosphere.
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PHOTO HUGO-SÉBASTIEN AUBERT, THE PRESS
This new concept is thanks to David Hibon and Pascal Bolduc, owners of the neighboring Octo.
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The extensive wine list, divided into categories (“the famous dry and mineral”, “vermouth and amaro”, “bubbly” and “glou glou”), offers bottles starting at $40.
To eat, the “Italo-Montreal” inspired menu is also intended to be accessible, with small dishes starting at $13: caprese tomatoes with three cheeses ($14), chicken croquettes and smoked cherry tomato jam ($13), and, for regulars of the now defunct Flamand, foie gras ganache & popcorn with shrimp salt ($16).
Open Wednesday to Saturday, 7 p.m. to late.
4043, rue Ontario Est, Montreal
Visit the Maison Close website