The 6 Dishes You Need To Order At That Quiet Neighbourhood Wine Bar; Anabel

on 25 May, 2014 at 09:55

If you are looking for that cozy and intimate restaurant that makes you feel like you just walked into your home, well enter Anabel and you have struck gold my friend. Anabel is your local (Outremont) restaurant that remembers your name and what you like to drink.

We get personal with our clientele

David Chano, owner and bartender of Anabel

The Bar

The cocktail list is quite simple with 9 choices. Anabel is not a mixology bar nor does it want to be, it’s about focusing on the food.

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The Concept

The restaurant runs a weekly menu written on a chalkboard, which allows chef Jean-François Basil to varie different styles of cuisines that are sometimes long to prep but easy enough for him to execute in his one man kitchen.

Some people may think that a small kitchen is a constraint, but for me I believe it’s much more efficient because I don’t have a loss of space which makes everything closer to me.

Jean-François Basil, chef

Chef Jean-François Basil

The 6 Dishes You Need To Order

A great variation of what has now become the standard grilled beet salad. The eggs help the dish balance out the acidity of the beets, and the nuts add a great crispy touch. Take this from a guy who never eats beets, this plate is worth it.

Salade de bettraves, onions marinées, labneh, persil, œuf marinés au vin rouge, menthe

The dish, inspired from Mediterranean, Spanish and Mexican/South-American cuisines is one of the top main courses at Anabel, with its very authentic taste of spices. The porcelet is always perfectly cooked and is packed with flavour.

Lange de porcelet de Gaspar riz frit de crevette chorizo ail noir (jambalaya style)

The great combination of corn and XO sauce pulled the dish together. The buttered up Doré melted in your mouth while keeping its perfectly crisp skin.

Doré de lac poilé, palourdes, croustilles de pommes de terre, maïs et sauce XO

You can never go wrong with a great seared duck. Hints of citrus complimented the very well balanced dish, and demonstrates the creative sides of the chef. A great piece of wild game that sticks out on a menu.

Magret de canard poilé, choux de Bruxelles, pleurote érigée, sauce du shaoxin

One of Anabel’s trademark desserts. Fresh out of the oven, flipped and served before your very own eyes, the “Tarte Tatin” is the perfect way to end a great meal on a high note. Share dessert this between two people, it will be the most romantic dessert you’ve ever eaten.