he hipper-than-thou Boris Bistro's best accoutrement is its phenomenal outdoor terrace. Boasting Old Montreal's most romantic patio, BB (yep) is unassumingly tucked into a semi-commercial/residential district, opposite the new Cité Multimédia.

For a special (i.e. starting lineup shirt, fresh underwear) date, there is no better place to reserve a table. The menu, created by chefs Jean-Marc Lebeau and Head Chef Jason Duffy, compliments the hipmosphere and its raw design. Although not much work has gone into Boris's interior - it's minimalist, with bare concrete floors and beams, and exposed vents (think, communist chic) - the friendly staff and exuberant patrons manage to transform the restaurant into a lighthearted space. And, after dinner, it's just a step or two to all things Vieux-Montréal, so pop a mint and wear chapstick. – R.B.