Joe Beef
Montréal, Canada
Some restaurants only last a few years. Others, like Joe Beef, are forced to expand. Named in honor of a 19th-century tavern owner, this Little Burgundy gastropub opened in 2005 with only 30 seats but expanded in 2011 to seat 75 — due to high demand. Demand for what, you might ask? For the food, of course, which runs the gamut from conch fritters and lobster spaghetti to cheval steak and the legendary foie gras double down, an insane creation of bacon, cheese, mayonnaise, and maple syrup, all sandwiched between deep fried foie. Between that and the delicious poutine, you might want to schedule some gym time the next day.
Photos: Jennifer Yin, Rob Hyndman
