Last night a select group of Montreal’s nightlife aficionados were invited to Lea, Westmount’s swanky new restaurant for a sneak peek at their cool new space and menu. Lea is the third offering from the guys who broke ground on the Plateau with Hachoir and built a strong foundation in Griffintown with Grinder. With their restaurants, they have set space and design standards sky high with their one-of-a-kind designer spaces, out-of-this-world food and excellent service.
After also collaborating with the owners on Hachoir and Grinder, they have once again outdone themselves with an eclectic space, complete with a partial glass floor that will certainly be the talk of the town. Each section of the restaurant is divided for the ultimate, intimate dining experience. Using materials like lush leather, hard wood, cabling, ceramic and concrete in a setting that feels like an Escher painting, there’s no shortage of curves, straight lines and spilt levels to keep the eye occupied. Each level is divided into cozy sections that are completely unique while subtly winking at elements found in the other restaurants in the family.
Due to the success of this group’s previous restaurants, the buzz around Lea has been building for months. The intimate eatery, however, wont have to worry much about meeting the expectations of Westmount or the rest of the city. Their cool, ultra-modern atmosphere and variety of food will exceed expectations on every level.
Lea opens to the public on Monday, October 20, 2014
Photo credit: Alain Dussault (decor) and Marie Charest (food)