My adult daughter and Inare visiting Montreal for the first time. She lives in Brooklyn and has easy access to all the cuisines of the world. Ethiopian food is one of her regular go-tos. As a vegetarian, it is perfect because it is filling, super nutritious and beautifully spiced. Even as a regular Ethiopian food-eater, she was blown away by everything about Nil Bleu! It was just down the main strip of Rue St Denis in the Plateau neighborhood where we are staying in Montreal. The staff was so kind and patient with us non-Francophones. When a couple left the primo window table before our food arrived, our server asked if we would like to move over there. We got the Mango mule cocktail and we both so surprised by the delightful flavor and freshness of the drink! The first course included so many interesting tastes and textures that we couldn't pick our favorite. The main course was equally varied and all so filling and delicious. We had a gorgeous vegan dinner-- it was perfect comfort food after a day of hiking Mount Royal in the snow, AND it was perfectly healthy! I bet we had more vegetables in this meal than we had eaten in the week before! Every bite was more delicious than the last! The restaurant was gorgeous and the music was ethereal and soothing. What a special evening with kind folks, exquisite food, and beautiful ambiance. Thank you, Nil Bleu!
