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The Best New Montreal Restaurants of 2014By: Pat Campione Posted in: Restaurants - || December 29, 2014, 11:45 am

It’s that time of year again

You know – the end of it.

So naturally, we like to sit back and reminisce about everything that came together to make 2014 a year toremember. Which definitely includes considering the newest notable restaurants on the block.

Each of restaurants listed below brought something innovative and fresh to the table. From Southeast Asianstreet-food to Spanish tapas, Japanese sushi perfection to Middle Eastern freshness – these are our notablepicks for the best new Montreal restaurants in 2014.

ShinjiFrom chef Shinji Nagai and Simple Plan guitarist turned multi-restauranteur Jeff Stinco, comes Shinji.Situated in the heart of Griffintown's restaurant row, the Japanese restaurant’s mainstay is sushi and it’sknown for serving up some of the finest freshly cut sashimi, nigiri, and maki rolls in the city – all of which arepresented in Chef Shinji’s signature artistic image. In a town that’s somewhat sushi depraved, Shinji is afoolproof welcome for all our fish cravings.

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IkanosIn a city rich with Greek culture, it’s a new player that’s managed to take the lead. Ikanos offers somethingthat many of its counterparts don’t – a live wood charcoal stove that seafood and fish lovers will drool over.Their grilled meats and vegetables are always seasoned to perfection and will make you scream OPA afteryour meal. Guaranteed.

Wilfrid Sur LaurierLaurier Street just got a whole lot tastier. Wilfred Sur Laurier fills the void that La Petite Ardoise left behind.Their very affordable menu boasts an array of dishes to satisfy every foodie’s taste buds. Our standoutfavourites were the seared pork belly with kimchi dish and succulent beef tartare with caramelized eggplant.Not only does Wilfrid offer a nearly perfect dinner experience, but it also wins at weekend brunch time.

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SumacSt. Henri hits another home run with this fresh and simple concept of Middle Eastern cuisine with a casualenvironment where people can experience food that the owners (David Bloom and Raquel Zagury) arepassionate about. The menu is all about homemade, fresh, and flavourful foods that include spreads,salads, pita sandwiches and plates, as well as homemade pickles, spices, and sauces to compliment yourmain dish.

ManitobaThis young Mile-Ex kitchen has the city talking. Praised by many as the best new restaurant to hit Montreal inseveral years, it’s no surprise it made our notable list. The restaurant boasts chic minimal décor, cozy butspirited ambiance, and a wine and food menu that come together perfectly. What we really love here is thatthe food is based on what’s in season, ensuring the dishes are always fresh and delicious.

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Kinka IzakayaThe highly anticipated – and long awaited – Kinka Izakaya has finally opened its doors here in Montreal. Andwhen the team behind the über-successful Guu franchise comes to town, it’s definitely going to be arestaurant worth drooling over. The seared tuna tataki, spicy ebimayo, and creamy udon noodles alone areworth the infamous line ups. Not to mention the collection of Japanese cocktails and beers on deck tosupport all those delicious foodgasms. It’s just that Guu’d.

SalmigondisLittle Italy’s best new restaurant hits the nail on the head in every way. Perfect for special occasions or just adate night out, the fascinating ambiance and food go hand-in-hand. The menu offers sharp dishes likescallops, deer, and freshly caught mackerel – protein seems to be the star of every plate. Salmigondisdoesn’t have a particular genre of food but the heavy talent in the kitchen keeps us coming back for more.

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MesónBringing Spanish tapas to a whole new level, Villeray’s Mesón restaurant has us crawling back to try everyplate. A block away from its big brother restaurant Tapeo, Mesón’s menu is one that distinguishes itself byusing a combination of audacious culinary creations as well as typical and traditional Spanish flavours, allwhile providing a comfort food feel. But their Spanish plates aren’t the only stars; their cóctel list of reinventedSpanish sangrias and margaritas hit the spot in a major way.

HÀSoutheast Asian street food with a touch of cool. This is what Chefs Hong Hà Nguyen and RossLouangsignotha brought to the table when they opened up their Mont-Royal West eatery. The restaurantoffers a formidable vibe with a vast assemble of snack plates meant to be shared. Dishes we enjoyed mostand would order over and over again were the fresh spring rolls with Montreal smoked meat and shrimp,fluffy squid ink buns stuffed with pork belly & crispy vegetables, and our favorite winter treat, Mr. Ha’scomforting beef pho soup.

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L’OrignalWe’re breaking away from ‘new’ with our final entry – but only because it’s well worth it. This Old Montrealstaple has undergone a huge face-lift in 2014, which includes a new look, menu and Chef (a pas Joe Beefresident). Retaining its warm après-ski lodge look, L’Orignal offers some of the juiciest and best oysters intown and its cozy and refreshing atmosphere provides a relaxing (and non-pretentious) night out. We lovesitting back at their newly extended bar and sharing their popular seafood plate consisting of lobster confit,smoked trout, mussels, and oysters – all while indulging in Old Montreal’s finest cocktails.

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