Problem: Il Motore is dead, long live Il Motore. The bar has been renovated and renamed with support from new partners who are the folks behind Alexandraplatz and some of the best music to ever come out of Montreal (P.D.B. stands for Punks Don't Bend.) They (with the craftsmanship of Badger Services, handsome gents behind the look of many of Montreal iconic bars and cafes, Cardinal, Sparrow, Odessa, etc.) swapped the stage from the front to the back of the room, making it feel more welcoming and less awkward when you walk in. They added brightly coloured wood panelling, almost like lego blocks, all around the stage that's bright and warm both in look and sound... and still totally fucking thunderous when being torn apart by bands like the Solids who incited a glorious full bar mosh pit this weekend during Pop Montreal. Still owned by Blue Skies Turn Black the booking here will remain exceptional, never fear. The bar is along the side now, and it's been upgraded with a beautiful glowing vintage bar back. The staff are the same core team, plus a few local sweethearts you'll recognize from other bars in the neighbourhood, same generally funny no bullshit sweet music loving family vibe. There are new and incredibly good local beers on tap including Trou du Diable's Saison du Tracteur (my favourite.) When they open officially mid-October, word is they will be open every day starting around 3pm. So we can hang out there not just for shows but for regular hugs and post work story-swapping. This is the best news ever and I can't wait for it to prove true, when it does I'll be there all winter.
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Problem: great good and has great taste. Their italian food and greek stir fry were great and the waitress was awsome. Will recommend
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Problem: Reading Amanda B.'s review reminded me of my own disastrous experience here recently. I have been to Seoul Garden three times. The first was really delicious- to the point I wondered how it had been that I had never had Korean before. I raved about it to my husband and we brought a friend there a couple of months later. It was still pretty good, but a definite decline from my first time. The friend we brought suggested we all go there again when her grandparents were in town. To be blunt, I have never been so embarrassed by a restaurant in all my life. The waiter was clearly inexperienced and his English abilities were probably not what they should be, but the restaurant was not so busy that the service should have been THAT bad. We got our food in waves. He "forgot" the soup over and over again. I had to ask for silverware for the table so many times that I eventually got up and went to the back and got it myself. It was completely obvious that the Korean customers in the place got priority over our table of six Caucasians. I saw several tables get all of their food, finish, pay and leave before we even got half of our food. We never got refills on our drinks. It took forever for us to get proper plates and bowls. By the time two of us got our clay pot entrees, every one else had long finished their entrees. The food was edible, but again, a big step down from my first experience and we were all so pissed off that even if it had been the greatest food on the planet we wouldn't have known due to all the bitterness grown of frustration and annoyance. If anyone knows of a Korean restaurant that gives a shit about keeping customers, let me know.
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Problem: One of my favorites, eat here all the time. Locals restaurant. Great service, friendly and efficient servers. Food is exceptional from the steak tacos to the burgers and daily specials. The owner Sheldon is always there which is why it is so successful. Ask for Amy, Jose,Becca or Natalie. Sunday brunch is great too. Wish I could give it more than 5 stars. The best of the best!!!!!!!
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