The second annual Mouth Watering Festival will entice patrons with oyster
tastings at six restaurants in Old Montréal - The world's best oysters will
arouse the senses in an explosion of flavours
"Customer response to the first edition of the Mouth Watering Festival was extraordinary, and we are thrilled to bring it back again this year by popular demand. We're proud to let one of Canada's most famous regional delicacies take centre stage on our menus," says Dimitri Antonopouolos, Vice President of Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Development for the Antonopoulos Group. "Elegant and voluptuous, the Malpèque oyster is as fresh as can be, going from water to plate in less than two days. Afficianados will appreciate this intense gastronomic experience."
Both fine dining connoisseurs and novices alike will appreciate the subtleties of these oysters, be they prepared with a spicy twist, drizzled with champagne or simply unadorned in their delicious natural state. "Montrealers will love the variety of oyster dishes offered by our six restaurants; the possibilities are endless, and our chefs have outdone themselves in their quest to dazzle the senses,"
For more information on the Mouth Watering Festival or to reserve a table at one of the participating restaurants, visit www.experienceoldmontreal.com.
About the Malpeque Oyster -------------------------
A winner of the "World's Best Oyster" award, the Malpèque from the Maritime provinces is recognized as one of the finest on the market. This oyster has always been a highly-prized catch in the bays and estuaries of
About Aix Cuisine du Terroir ----------------------------
The locally-sourced products and flavours that comprise Aix's menu will ensure guests a fine dining experience unparalleled in Old
About Méchant Bœuf Bar & Brasserie ----------------------------------
Méchant Bœuf's menu was inspired by French brasserie-style cuisine, enhanced by traditional English pub influences - for succulent fare and a vast selection of draft beers. Internationally-renowned CAMDI Design created the striking decor of this bar-brasserie, which features a Bohemian look in various shades of red. Its unique atmosphere is a distinctive blend of sophistication, comfort, warmth and charm that typifies Old
About Narcisse Bistro + Bar à vin ---------------------------------
Located in the Auberge du Vieux-Port, this establishment's elegant decor and hushed atmosphere complement the fine dining that is Narcisse's strong suit. Guests can select from a wide selection of wines, including several by the glass, and the menu features a variety of appealing dishes for which the restaurant has won two consecutive Ulysse awards (in 2001 and 2002) from Tourisme Montréal in the Fine dining category as well as the DiRoNA award in 2005. www.narcissebistro.com
About Vieux-Port Steakhouse ---------------------------
Montreal's most popular steakhouse sets itself apart through its friendly service, its succulent offerings and a menu featuring a wide selection of steaks, seafood and pasta dishes. This restaurant's AAA+ Angus beef preparations, its Atlantic salmon and year-round Canadian lobster offerings have earned it an indisputable reputation in Old
About Suite 701 ---------------
Located in the heart of Place d'Armes Hotel & Suites, this elegant lounge-restaurant offers the city's trendy crowd a great Old
About Verses Restaurant -----------------------
Located centrally in the Hotel Nelligan, this restaurant, which has carved itself a niche as one of the best establishments in Old
For additional information about the Antonopoulos Group, visit www.experienceoldmontreal.com or go directly to the website of each hotel: www.aubergeduvieuxport.com, www.hotelnelligan.com, www.hotelplacedarmes.com.
For further information: For further information: or to request an interview with a representative of the Antonopoulos Group: Julie Lepsetz, Communications MECA, (514) 288-8500, ext.233, [email protected]; Hind Ounis, Communications MECA, (514) 288-8500, ext 234, [email protected]
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