House of Jazz, Montreal

 

 

 

For the second time in the past few years Marie and I spent an evening out at the Maison de Jazz near the Vieux Port of Montreal. We had early reservations for dinner and enjoyed the house band while we ate and waited for the night's guest, Michelle Sweeney. She was worth the wait, the food not. I had read recent reviews and been told by Phil that we would find it less than appetizing. The service was good but not great, the white wine was served at room temperature and returned twice. I had veal that was tender but tasteless, Marie's salmon dinner was just ok. She had to return it as it was overcooked. The second time it wasn't much better. Desert was tasty, as were the cocktails. It is worth checking out for the music and ambience but eat somewhere else before arriving!

 

Our wine is still too warm...could you chill it to at least below room temperature?

 

Michelle Sweeney
 

We stayed with Phil and Fer, babysitting and doing some Easter shopping. Marie cut Williams hair, his first one day, and Amy and I took the bus and metro to Angrignon Mall to visit a small petting zoo they had set up there. She is so much fun to be with, well behaved and always catching the eye of whoever we are near.

 

 

 

 

Before leaving we had a chance to see Lara and Joshua. He is still strange with us and hopefully as he gets older and realizes we are not trying to take him away from Mommy he will warm up to us. Can't wait! We are off to Florida next week, Amy, William and Fernanda off to Mexico City. We will be gone about two weeks and will post if I get the chance. Happy Easter!  gws