Edward Zaki and Jeff Stinco Partner Up for New Old Montreal Restaurant

Edward Zaki (Chez Victoire, BarBounya, La Récréation) and Simple Plan guitarist Jeff Stinco (Mangiafoco, Rufus Rockhead, Le Shinji) have a new venture in the works.

Zaki spoke to Eater Montreal today about the project.

We took over the Piano Rouge in Old Montreal. It will be a wine and cocktail bar with an easy tavern, street food menu. We are aiming for a clientele of 25 and over, that are looking for the ambiance of a bar and the quality of food and wine, that you can expect from a restaurant, but all in simplicity and with no frills.

We have a few [chefs] in mind, that is not decided yet. The cuisine will be street and bar food with local products (sans prétention).

I've known Jeff for a few years. He is partners with some of my partners from Chez Victoire at Mangiafoco and Shinji/Rufus.

Working on a new project with the crew from @ilmangiafoco and @Edwardzaki from @ChezVictoire pic.twitter.com/OoKNDnp2yZ

— Jeff Stinco (@jeffstinco) April 16, 2014

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