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SuWu Neighborhood Bar:

The Main Is Dead, Long Live The Main

BAR/LOUNGE COMFORT FOOD THE MAIN CASUAL

Disclaimer: This meal was comped.

The Pitch

In a continuing trend of old businesses shutting down and new ones springing up on The Main, the longstanding Cafeteria is no more; making way to a new neighbourhood bar, Suwu, with a new concept and design.  We were invited to the media launch this evening before the bar opened its doors to the public later on.

tagged:  MEDIA EVENT

The Mood

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SuWu's interior is very rustic, set up with lots of wood.  From the clad wall and the dressed bar to the slab communal tables, all the wood gives you a welcoming feeling.  There is also a little vintage couch in one corner that just cries for you to sink in.  The place filled out pretty quickly for the media event, and by 9pm tables were snatched up as soon as they went vacant.

The Food

Going along with the rustic welcoming feel, the menu carries comfort food favorites and bar grub: grilled cheese mac ‘n cheese sandwich, tacos, some fried items, BBQ ribs…  The presentations will be different than our pictures as they were specially made for the event, so expect larger portions with some sides.  Finally, we're not too big on cocktails, but the menu seems to have a few intriguing house specials.

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Maïs soufflé à huile de truffe

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Chips de patate douce BBQ

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Tartare de saumon

"gravlax, canneberges, sapon, légumes croquants"

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Tartare de boeuf classique

"mayo dijonnaise, betterave, oignon mariné"

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Côtes levées BBQ

"salade de pommes de terre rattes"

tagged:  ORIGINAL DRINKS

The Verdict

Whether it's to watch the game, have a drink, or grab a bite, SuWu welcomes you as you are (please put a shirt on though) with a no-fuss attitude and a big smile.  They should have no problem filling up those seats with the McGill students next door and Plateau residents not far off.  We should be back to check them out soon enough.

Comments

Paloma

"The service was haughty and impersonal. I paid for shooters I never drank! And my friends got charged twice for their drinks! It is a true shame.
Service hautain et impersonnel. J'ai payé pour des shooters que je n’ai pas consommés! Mes amis se sont fait charger leurs consommations DEUX fois! C'est totalement honteux et malhonnête."

posted Aug 10, 2013 @ 12:07

514eats

Montreal restaurant and bar reviews brought to you by two regular guys who like to eat and drink.  We will go anywhere and we will say it like it is.

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