In September 2020, we spoke to you in this section of young entrepreneurs who had made the bet to buy an institution on Laurier Avenue, the Pressed Rabbit, in the midst of a pandemic.
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In addition to continuing to serve local specialties — third wave coffee and grilled cheese —, Laurence Vézina, Charles Lemay and François Dionne had enhanced the offer with smoothies and other homemade drinks and, above all, an excellent offer of natural wines to take away.
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Pistache is a very popular institution in Old Saint-Lambert.
So history is repeating itself as the trio acquired another institution last December, this time in Old Saint-Lambert: Pistache. Opened six years ago, the place, located just opposite the Village park, is already known to locals. No question, therefore, for new buyers to change the DNA of this charming café, but only to improve the offer.
“We wanted to have a second coffee. We asked ourselves a lot of questions to know if it would be a second Lapin in a hurry. We visited locals, but Montreal is still saturated in terms of cafes. Finally, maybe buying businesses that are doing well, but that we can improve, maybe that’s our way! “says Charles Lemay.
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A section devoted to natural wines is clearly visible.
Pistachio will not become a Rabbit in a hurry, but you will find the famous grilled cheeses and smoothies that are on the menu of the Café du Plateau, as well as a new cellar section dedicated to natural wines and ciders, with new arrivals to discover each week. On the caffeine side, the team is currently working with the Montreal roaster Kittel to create its own house brand, which can be tasted in its two stores.
563 Victoria Avenue, St. Lambert