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High ceilings, a warm color scheme and beautifully turned-out dishes are just part of the appeal of this classic bistro on busy Rue McGill. It’s a buzzing place (sometimes quite noisy), where the crowd – good-looking media and corporate types – dines on lobster ravioli, grilled hangar steak, pan-seared tilapia and other bistro classics.


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