![]() “Many different kinds of dishes started out as the poor man’s food with the lowest of reputations,” said Massoud, “including poutine.” The square and sturdy paper plates did the trick - better than plastic and less mess to clean. Other accompaniments to our plates were rice and lentils, cucumber and tomato salad, chick peas, artichokes with veggies, cabbage, and pickled turnips. The large serving of humus was creamy and tangy with just the right amount of lemon. This is a good way to get your protein in a texture that tastes and looks like chicken, but isn’t. The shitake kebabs, made of soy protein and shitake mushrooms, had more of the texture of shawarma. Salads come in three sizes with prices to match at $3.90, $5.95, and $8.99) We wanted to try a bit ofĮverything so we both had the mixed plate ($13.99), with falafel, shitake kebab, and grilled eggplant. We had the salads to start, a vegan Cesar salad with seasoned dried pita and homemade dressing, along with an excellent sumac salad with a dressing of parsley, mint and olive oil. We approached the red-checkered bar to order from Michel himself, after having a look at the colourful board behind him. It was 1pm on a Friday and we happened to be two of four customers. We chose a booth and found it relaxing and cosy. A bar with stools faces the window, which is up a couple of steps. There is a line of black booths that seat four and on the other side two higher, bigger tables with stools. When we walked in to the open, friendly, and relaxed space, we felt at home and welcome. He’s been a vegetarian since he was 14, emigrating from Lebanon in 1983. Owner Michel Massoud opened Pochiche, at 54 Westminster, six months ago. They are sure to like the new kid on the block, Pochiche, which offers them a sandwich for $4.39 and a hot chocolate or soft drink for 89 cents. ![]() ![]() There’s something about Westminster with its mom-and-pop shops and restos, flower shops, pharmacies and fresh fruit and vegetables adorning the sidewalks - maybe it’s the friendliness of the business owners and even the Royal West students who frequent many of the restos. We vegetarians are always on the lookout for a new dining spot and we found one on my favourite street in Montreal, Westminster in Montreal West.
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