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Fornicating Vegans  

Paulxx001 66M
8702 posts
10/11/2018 12:01 pm

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6/10/2020 6:51 pm

Fornicating Vegans

There are a wide selection of vegan choices here in this city but that restaurant on the Plateau (in Montreal's south central area), was NOT one of the them. Anthony Bourdain, had been there year.s ago, and he had given it a blurry eyed, two thumbs up - so last week, my brother and I finally, went to check it out.

It was a Tuesday night and the place was off the charts hopping and slammed - not a free table to be found. Our reservations took a month to secure. I gently sipped my neat scotch, while taking in the vibe of the place.

The logo of the establishment, is a pig's foot and they serve - meat, meat and then more meat, with a sprinkling of diverse, fresh 'daily catch' fish and crustaceans. The tall ceiling was framed with oak beams and the hardwood floors were well worn. It was an open concept kitchen , where you could see, and smell the aroma of flaming, charing meals, as they were being prepared. We salivated, just sitting there. We were crammed table to table, and elbow to elbow next to neighbors - we had no choice, but to befriend. The music was hypnotically rhythmic and loud - 'indie chill', with a smidgen of 'top 40'. My brother and I had made up our minds on what to order and it was time to call our waiter over.

The extensive menu included foie gras, pork, duck, veal, quail, venison, rabbit, roasted lamb, roasted pork and beef ribs, and those assorted ocean creatures ... and stuff that I really wish, I could have had an opportunity to sample over two weeks or three. Maple syrup, cognac and cream seemed to have been infused into many sauces. It was a restaurant that could easily cost you 5,000 to 6,000 calories, in one sitting. Oh, and did I mention the foie gras?

I can't describe the meal we had (with any justice), except to say that - it was an epic three hour event ! We had the foie gras appetiser and I ordered the 'duck in a can' (go ahead and ask me), and my brother and I shared the roasted pig head. It was an excessive and decadently authentic, Québécois experience and we had ordered way... too much food. It was a meal, 'to die for'. Eventually... we motioned for the bill.

Our waiter seamlessly angled his way through the cluster of tables, but stopped just short of me - to acknowledge the hipster couple next to us, who had been there, for quite some time. They had already placed their menus face down on the table and had been waiting for their (our) waiter, with obvious impatience. We were right next to them, when we heard them speak.

"We just drove up, from out of town, and it took us three months to get this reservation, but there is nothing... here... that interests us - nothing !", the man spoke, as he crossed his arms. His well dressed female companion, looked up at the waiter and she smirked as she nodded her head in agreement.

"What can YOU show , two hungry vegans?", he continued, as he drummed his fingers on the table, and frowned. The music and the din in the room barely muffled his anger and annoyance.

"I can show YOU, the fucking door ! ", our waiter replied smiling, while he eloquently pointed to his left, with ballet seasoned grace.

He then he turned toward us, and presented me with our bill. He also offered (on the house), shots of brandy, which he shared with us while we toasted to the night ! As we left, the grumbling vegan pair (next to us) , begrudgingly, got up and left as well. A table was free and a smiling, gleeful couple was soon being seated.

That grandiose meal my brother and I enjoyed, was one that I won't soon forget. We waddled out the door and into the fresh cool night - huge smiles, pasted on our faces.


© October 2018 Paul P.
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So...
When was the last time you had an incredible foodie experience where the meal was unbelievable and you stuffed your face?

With so much mammalian protein in semen and female extracts ... do vegans swallow or do they practice 'catch and release'?


By the way... I have nothing against vegans, I just thought it was a funny story. In fact, some of my best friends are... actually, none of.. oh - never mind.
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Copy and paste the link below. This is where we ate. It's a laugh. 'Anthony Bourdain - Eating at Au Pied de Cochon in Montréal'
https://youtu.be/SD2HxJoCD54
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Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
10/11/2018 12:04 pm

My brother and I met the owner of the restaurant and we reminisced briefly about Anthony Bourdain and his visit to his place... In one scene (on that show), the owner says to his staff - 'Keep feeding him till he falls over.' hmmm


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
10/11/2018 12:07 pm

I had a pretty darn good meal on Thanks Giving one year... Omg.. Way too much food, but it was sooo good. That counts - doesn't it? Yep... Love to eat good food. Probably why I love to cook so much!


Platosgames 102M
3189 posts
10/11/2018 12:23 pm

I usually do that everytime I go eat sushi...I just can't stop. I eat a sushi/sashimi combo thats made for two. Plus miso soup and a gyoza appetizer. LOL

" I refuse to belong to any organization that would accept me as a member" Groucho Marx


Tmptrzz 61F  
107039 posts
10/11/2018 12:26 pm

Sounds like an interesting evening..

Seduce the mind and see what a wonderful adventure the body will take you on..


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
10/11/2018 12:40 pm

    Quoting  :

It truly was... Took all of my self control not to break out laughing... Thanks for popping in.


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
10/11/2018 12:41 pm

    Quoting Platosgames:
    I usually do that everytime I go eat sushi...I just can't stop. I eat a sushi/sashimi combo thats made for two. Plus miso soup and a gyoza appetizer. LOL
Oooo sushi! Eee.. My daughters have invited me to join them at one of their favorite spots. I can hardly wait! Yes!


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
10/11/2018 12:42 pm

    Quoting Tmptrzz:
    Sounds like an interesting evening..
It's a great place to pig out - if you like meat... Lol


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
10/11/2018 1:26 pm

    Quoting  :

Ooo... I hate when that happens. There are a few places I know, that were never quite the same under new management. 'How could they mess up such a good thing?', I'd always think.


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
10/11/2018 1:34 pm

    Quoting  :

Perhaps duck and foie gras, are an acquired taste, but... I can definitely do one of those sushi 'all you can eat', places. Or any seafood for that matter. Let's all go out!


pocogato12 71F  
37235 posts
10/11/2018 2:38 pm

Obviously a man of great taste, and most likely tastes good as well, most have heard of Fore Street { okay drumroll here-that's really the name }
It's a James Beard winner as well as one of the Top 50 USA restaurants in
2002 at #16.
The chef, Sam Hayward is James Beard, and Sam is a household name around here . The menu only has 8 permenent items on it and the remainder changes daily s they are farm to table and sustainable
Yep, a blind date took me there the first time we went out. We tried all the foie gras, the rabbit terrine, 6 or7 types of local oysters and then each had a main dish. That was a three hour food fiesta and then a 45 mintues walk in the Old Port. I have been there three times since and never made it to dessert.
I swear #4 the dessert menu will have to come to the table first

Close second would be my visit to Toucanos in Albuquerque for pure
meat orgasm ( churrascaria )
As for the waiter- I would not have been able to stiffle my laughter
And for the vegans here's am hint

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Paulxx001 replies on 10/11/2018 3:03 pm:
Wow! Those places sound great! The thing is, my stomach is really small and I can always only barely finish what I order at those 'crazy' good places! I'm hungry. You?

Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
10/11/2018 2:41 pm

    Quoting  :

Yep.. That resto has been around for years (my bro and I r really slow lol ), and it is notoriously meat centric. Those vegans were just being 'a holes' . I put in a link (right at the bottom) where Bourdain was getting hammered while he ate there. If u like meat - you'd love it there.


pocogato12 71F  
37235 posts
10/11/2018 2:42 pm

had to guess Au Pied Du Cochon- I cant open YT- scripps has it blocked for copyright infringement

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Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
10/11/2018 2:50 pm

    Quoting pocogato12:
    had to guess Au Pied Du Cochon- I cant open YT- scripps has it blocked for copyright infringement
You're a good guesser! Sounds like you'd be fun at a party... U can't clik the link, but you can copy and paste it. Or on u tube. Paste - Anthony Bourdain Eating at Au Pied de Cochon.. and it's the first view. Do you like foie gras?


pollly_anna 60F  
697 posts
10/11/2018 3:20 pm

I know of the restarant,in fact its 5 blocks from my sons home....but not my type of food.....no surprise ..eh. lol


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
10/11/2018 3:25 pm

    Quoting pollly_anna:
    I know of the restarant,in fact its 5 blocks from my sons home....but not my type of food.....no surprise ..eh. lol
I'll bet your son enjoys it. So.. I know you're not a huge foodie, but is there any food group or style or cuisine, or meal that you love to enjoy?


pollly_anna 60F  
697 posts
10/11/2018 3:35 pm

lol. you'd bet wrong my son is a vegatarian.....

sure steak.baked potato.,is my choice at a restarant.


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
10/11/2018 3:38 pm

    Quoting pollly_anna:
    lol. you'd bet wrong my son is a vegatarian.....

    sure steak.baked potato.,is my choice at a restarant.
Oooops My bad... Lol! Hey.. Steak and potatoes are great! I love that type of meal! All this talk about food... I'm starving... Lol


pollly_anna 60F  
697 posts
10/11/2018 3:47 pm

It's late you should of had supper by now.. I had supper 2 hours ago.


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
10/11/2018 3:52 pm

    Quoting pollly_anna:
    It's late you should of had supper by now.. I had supper 2 hours ago.
I usually eat later... and when I eventually get home _that's exactly what I'll do. Thanks for the reminder... Hmmm... I'm having stir fry chicken with veggies and rice... I'm going to rush!


pollly_anna 60F  
697 posts
10/11/2018 4:06 pm

Enjoy


superbjversion2 68F  
24388 posts
10/11/2018 4:48 pm

Obviously, that couple didn't know any French!

Opportunity may knock only once, but temptation bangs on the door forever!


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
10/11/2018 5:51 pm

Actually, that resto is pretty bilingual, as is the whole city. The waiter spoke to them in perfect English.. Lol They were just being difficult. You'd have loved the place - if you like meat. Plus I'd guide you... Foie gras? Lol


SeaGirlFL 60F
9220 posts
10/11/2018 5:56 pm

Last December, my sister an I went to an Italian restaurant, a little bitty place in a remote location. It was the most amazing meal.

"Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is relax." – Mark Black


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
10/11/2018 6:29 pm

    Quoting SeaGirlFL:
    Last December, my sister an I went to an Italian restaurant, a little bitty place in a remote location. It was the most amazing meal.
Those small spots are sometimes the best, right? So many places I can recall where those Mom and Pop places were just so much fun to go to. Such a warm feeling when you'd walk in. Yep!


superbjversion2 68F  
24388 posts
10/11/2018 6:32 pm

    Quoting Paulxx001:
    Actually, that resto is pretty bilingual, as is the whole city. The waiter spoke to them in perfect English.. Lol They were just being difficult. You'd have loved the place - if you like meat. Plus I'd guide you... Foie gras? Lol
If those vegans knew French, they would never go to a restaurant called The Pig's Foot

Opportunity may knock only once, but temptation bangs on the door forever!


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
10/11/2018 6:38 pm

    Quoting superbjversion2:
    If those vegans knew French, they would never go to a restaurant called The Pig's Foot
True... But they were hipsters with internet? Lol.. Anyway.. I'm sure you have your favorite places as well... I love ribs, and there's this one place here that is to die for... Can you tell I haven't had dinner yet? Omg...


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
10/11/2018 7:36 pm

Since I am the furthest thing from being a vegan, this sounds like the kind of restaurant I would enjoy. Not sure about the foie gras though. No doubt it’s an acquired taste. Wonder what else is?


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
10/11/2018 8:09 pm

    Quoting sexyldy1000:
    Since I am the furthest thing from being a vegan, this sounds like the kind of restaurant I would enjoy. Not sure about the foie gras though. No doubt it’s an acquired taste. Wonder what else is?
The first time for anything is interesting. Foie gras is good. I guess, I'd have to feed you...


mc_justmc 63M

10/12/2018 7:17 am

An incredible foodie experience? I had grilled Swordfish in Port Aransas that was really good, but the next day I had Whataburger and I thought I was gonna pass out in burger heaven. foie gras? oooooo I feel a blog post coming on...


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
10/12/2018 7:57 am

    Quoting mc_justmc:
    An incredible foodie experience? I had grilled Swordfish in Port Aransas that was really good, but the next day I had Whataburger and I thought I was gonna pass out in burger heaven. foie gras? oooooo I feel a blog post coming on...
Swordfish sounds like a classic! Silly easterner ME, I had to google the whataburger... Who knew? 'All the way' ? - over hear we call them 'all dressed', sounds like a classic as well. Would love to try one. Supposedly the mustard is special? Hmmm. I'm hungry already! Ya learn something new every day! Thanks!


smartasswoman 66F  
35813 posts
10/12/2018 3:08 pm

It sounds fantastic, but I would probably have to draw the line at pig's head. Although now that I think of it, my friends and I went to a Filipino restaurant a couple months ago and I think pigs head was an ingredient in one of the dishes - it just wasn't, you know, an obvious head.

My annual overeating experience is a holiday luncheon at Fogo de Chao (brazilian steakhouse chain). The waiters run around around with skewers of various kinds of freshly grilled meats. They keep serving you until you admit defeat and flip over your card from green to red. You're stuffed but then they run by with something that looks and smells SO good and you end up flipping your card back over...


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
10/12/2018 3:38 pm

    Quoting smartasswoman:
    It sounds fantastic, but I would probably have to draw the line at pig's head. Although now that I think of it, my friends and I went to a Filipino restaurant a couple months ago and I think pigs head was an ingredient in one of the dishes - it just wasn't, you know, an obvious head.

    My annual overeating experience is a holiday luncheon at Fogo de Chao (brazilian steakhouse chain). The waiters run around around with skewers of various kinds of freshly grilled meats. They keep serving you until you admit defeat and flip over your card from green to red. You're stuffed but then they run by with something that looks and smells SO good and you end up flipping your card back over...
With all due respect to anyone grossed out by the sight of a pigs head - there was so much meat and it was so tender, you didn't need teeth.. Lol. It was a site!

But I love the description of that Brazilian place. Sounds like a classic and one that I would totally trip on. Hmmm... Thanks for sharing. I'll look those guys up! Damm. I'm hungry! Food is a serous aphrodisiac!


smartasswoman 66F  
35813 posts
4/23/2019 9:41 pm

I did click through to this and as I was reading it, it seemed so familiar. Come to the end of the comments and there I was! With the exact same comment I was going to make this time around... I might draw the line at pig’s head 😂


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
4/23/2019 10:50 pm

    Quoting smartasswoman:
    I did click through to this and as I was reading it, it seemed so familiar. Come to the end of the comments and there I was! With the exact same comment I was going to make this time around... I might draw the line at pig’s head 😂
lol.. You're funny and cute...
Sorry for sending you to this... lol. But seriously... These vegans are starting to overtake the whole resto vibe. Let them eat cake!
Really though.. it's just about attitude. if only they weren't so self righteous... lol. Anyway.... this resto was pure meat lovers heaven. They had no place being there. So.. can I interest you in a pig's foot? lol 😁🌵🐷


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