May 13th, 2011
Follow the Food
We have to admit, we’re a bit of a foodie groupie. When we find a chef we like, we’ll follow him anywhere.
When Michele Forgione announced he’d be opening his own restaurant in Old Montreal, we made sure we visited the relaxed yet elegant Osteria Venti as soon as possible. Our meal started with the braised octopus with crisp fennel and tangy capers ($12) and the delicious tuna salad with homemade tuna preserves, black olives, tomatoes and cannellini beans ($11). Longing for some comfort food, we opted for the lasagne featuring the Bolognese sauce that won Forgione top honours in the Gazette’s Bolognese smack-down, and were rewarded with a rich and satisfying dish. With no room for a secondi or a dessert, we vowed to return again soon.
Not that we’re a stalker or anything.
Osteria Venti, 372 St-Paul W., Montreal, 514-284-0445, www.osteriaventi.com
