Since opening in November of last year, people have been flocking in droves to Le Richmond in Griffintown. The restaurant’s energy at night is electric as people gather around the beautiful bar and their tables, laughing and enjoying the night. The wait staff bustles around the busy restaurant while wrapped buoyantly in music turned out by a live DJ. Though known for being a nightlife hotspot, during the day something interesting happens at Le Richmond as the whole place changes.
I went for brunch for the first time last weekend and here’s how it went down. A friend joined me earlier that morning and we walked to the restaurant from the plateau. The weather was sunny and the city was bathed in a light that makes you smile as the sun warms your face. Once we reached the restaurant and walked in, the sounds of quiet chatter and soft music filled the space. At night Le Richmond feels big but the controlled lighting allows them to play with the space.
Photo credit: David Major-Lapierre and Le Richmond