Kitchen Galerie has always thrived on reinvention. Originally opened in 2007 and now helmed by chef Vincent Stafford, the Villeray-Little Italy bistro sits a stoneâs throw from Jean-Talon Market and leans into that proximity with a menu shaped by whateverâs freshest that day. The vibe? Part open-kitchen theatre, part neighbourhood dinner party, where foie gras might be poached in a dishwasher and served next to oysters topped with more foie grasâbecause why not. Stafford, along with partners Alexis DanglĂ©ant Bourguignon and Vincent Arsenault, keeps the spirit of the place intact while pushing toward more modern techniquesâfermentation, unexpected cuts, low-intervention wines. Regulars swear by the beef rib and tartare, but the tasting menu is where things really take off: a curated trip through whatever the kitchenâs excited about that day. Service is friendly, unrushed, and just sharp enough to keep things humming. Itâs not just a mealâitâs a night out that feels like a shared secret.
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