NLGJA Insight

We’re here, we’re queer, and we’re hungry.  Fortunately, “here” is Montreal, one of the food capitals of North America.  And as participants in NLGJA’s student project, we’ve been given $100 to save us from starvation and Ramen noodles.

But this is no free lunch.  We’ll be blogging about all of our meals, and about food recommendations.  Have suggestions? Tweet us @NLGJAinsight

Bato Thai offers delicious Thai food to accommodate any wallet.

By: David Reinbold

Insight Staff Writer

Have a hunger for Pad Thai? Or how about sautéed beef and mushrooms in peanut sauce? Or maybe you just want a tasty bowl of lemon grass soup?

Whatever your stomach is telling you, Bato Thai is a cozy eatery you should not overlook during your stay.

Items purchased: Sautéed beef and mushrooms in peanut sauce, soda.

Price: $15.25

What you get: A steaming pile of sautéed beef and mushrooms slathered in a coating of sweet and spicy peanut sauce presented on a bed of fried spinach, with a bowl of rice on the side.

The verdict: I didn’t want to stop eating. Delicious!

Address: 1310 rue Sainte-Catherine.

Beef and mushrooms in a peanut sauce over a bed of fried spinach. With a side of rice.

Kojax does mediocre Greek food, cheaply

By: Mandi Rice

Insight Staff Writer
Looking for cheap falafel? Look no further than Kojax. But if you want to actually eat – dare we say enjoy your food – then you might want to keep walking.

Items purchased: falafel with salad, pita and fries

Price: $7.32

What you get: six falafels, salad, fries, and pita wedges

The verdict: A lot of food, but only some of it edible. This was the driest, most crumbly falafel I’ve ever eaten, and not in a good way.

Address: We visited the original location at 1389 rue Sainte-Catherine, but there are others.