But what a burger! Technically not a “real” burger, since it ain’t got no beef, but it sits between two buns. Burger! So R and I went to the movies to catch the new Sam Worthington flick, that’s all I need to know to go see it. Yes, I’m easily persuaded by male lead handsomeness. No, I don’t think Adam Sandler is handsome. Sorry! So anyway, we wanted to catch a bite before and we both craved the same place: Cafe Vasco da Gama on Peel between Ste. Catherine and De Maisonneuve. It’s right next to Ferreira, the place to be seen during Grand Prix (not my thing). I think they’re actually the same owner, but Da Gama is like a subdued cousin that focuses on amazing food and coffee. Not service though, be prepared. Who cares though, it’s tough to get good service anywhere. I was a waitress for five years and to the contrary of popular belief, I have much less patience for poor service. No sympathy. Unless there is something out of their control, that I understand. When you’d rather chat with your buddy than refill my water which I asked you politely 3 times, then I get angry. I turn into Hulktress. Not really, I just drink more wine. Where was I?
Right. Vasco. It’s teeny tiny, easy to miss, but seriously keep an eye open. I’ve only had the one thing there, every time I go against my mantra of always ordering something new. But their tuna burger is perfect. Order it rare, be a daredevil, they have very high quality fresh meat. It comes on a hallah bun, with a perfect assembly of toppings I won’t give away. Included in the price is your choice of soup or salad, soups are usually yummy, and the salads are not just cheap filler. Real veggies and pastas and such. We decided to have a drink, I had a glass of their “selected wine of the day” or something, and R had a beer. I’m pretty sure all their wine and beers are Portuguese, which is fine by me. The wine of the day was 6.50 for a glass, same for the beers. Good for one drink, which is usually what you need for a meal. Have an espresso, or cappuccino, and have one of their amazing desserts. Like the molten chocolate cake. Most of the burgers are cheaper, including a bison burger. They also have other Portuguese specialties, and breakfast goodies. Here’s the site:
The menu: http://www.vascodagama.ca/en/pdf/carte.pdf (veggie friendly)
I hear they get celeb sightings there, including Mr. Da Gama himself. He checks the place out once in a while. Can’t have his name dragged thru the mud. To be honest, I just made this up.
Get a bite next time you go see a flick, get out of your comfort zone. That is also my mantra. I like to both be “in da zone” and “outta da zone”. And that’s the way it is. Huh!
Peace out
April 13, 2010 at 9:24 am |
Your making me hungry.