text: My Second Visit Was Even BetternnWho knew my last visit to Barroco would overshadow my first one I really did not expect my second visit to be better and that is saying something Here are my menu highlights from my latest visitnnThe Pomme DApi CocktailnMad Max does not know how to just be regular He has the mind of a mad scientist when it comes to cocktails I am always excited to see what new concoction he has created nnUpon my arrival I saw him at the chalkboard writing out the drink special for of night When I asked him what it said he told me have a seat you will enjoy it I knew not to question him so I took a seatnnThe Pomme DApi is made from spiced rum apple juice Benedictine liqueur vanilla citron and paprika and is pure deliciousness You really cannot drink just onetrust me I tried Max was correct I did in fact enjoy itnnAppetizersnThese two starters made a lasting impression on menn Foie Grasn The Old Fashioned Foie Gras was phenomenal but this one was just as goodnn Beef Tartaren Yes that is an egg on top and it was goodnnMeatnI was torn between the shortribs and the duck The lovely couple sitting next to me were kind enough to let me sample their duck so I went all in with the shortribs and I am so glad that I did Do not get me wrong the duck was outstanding but something about these shortribs were ridiculousnnnSeafood FishnOne of the restaurant patrons highly recommended the Paella Barroco He told me that he gets it every weekno joke With that type of testimonial I had to try itnnAfter my first taste I understood why the gentleman gets this paella every week This is not like other paella dishes where you have a mouthful of rice Every bite is filled with squid shrimp scallops morcilla and chorizo nnSidesnThe side dish selection at Barroco is not lengthy but it does not need to be with such a rich menu I managed to try a few of them all in the name of researchnn Potatoesn Mashed scalloped or stacked These potatoes are greatnn Garlic Rapinin Some call this Broccoli Rabe but nonetheless it is delishnn Brussels Sproutsn These were not actually on the menu but they were the special for the night and n they taste as good as the picture looksnnI am looking forward to my upcoming visit to Montreal so I can eat at Barroco again I can only imagine what the third visit will bring