#le square

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Le Square (1917-1918) by artist Édouard Vuillard (French, 1868 – 1940), glue-based distemper painting on canvas, approximately 39 in x 30 in, National Gallery of Australia

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 Devant ces deux récits, l’impression dominante est celle de l’art qui parvient à nous tenir en haleine avec des silences et des vides. C‘est un monde violent où la vie remue pour déboucher à la lumière, accéder à sa propre naissance. Mais elle n’y accède pas ; rien ne reçoit de forme ni de nom. Par ailleurs, dans ces deux récits implacablement dénudés, rigoureusement épurés, l’auteur se garde d’ajouter quoi que ce soit à la simple présence des choses : nul récit ne relie entre eux les gestes accomplis, les paroles prononcées pour leur donner un sens autre que celui de leur manifestation ; rien ne survole les personnages pour leur donner un passé, une conscience ou un destin. Sur ce vide, dans ce désert, l’art seul se détache, attire sur lui la lumière : admirable d’animer cette immobilité, de faire parler ce silence. C’est le ton des voix que nous avions retenu du Square, leur tristesse et leur pathétique ambigus, et c’est bien cela que nous retrouvons dans le dernier récit, cette voix chantante et modérée qui lui donne si justement son titre, cette discrète incantation. Nous ne retenons que sa courber mélodique : admirable structure d’un récit absent.

Gaëtan Picon, Mercure de France à propos du livre Moderato Cantabile de Marguerite Duras  [+]

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Cela se trouvait dans les squares, l'été, dans les trains, dans ces cafés des places de marché pleins de monde où il y a toujours de la musique. Sans quoi, disaient ces gens, ils n'auraient pas pu survivre à leur solitude.

“Le Square”, Marguerite Duras

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By Alyssa De Rosa –mtltimes.ca

            Prince Arthur is saturated with different restaurants offering food lovers an array of options, but nothing quite like French bistro Le Square which is not only quaint and intimate but is also a bring your own wine. I have an appreciation for French cuisine as it is usually packed with rich flavors served in small portions – never too overwhelming and fills you up just fine. Le Square is just that and is a perfect spot for couples or groups of friends.

  On the menu, they have a Table D’hôte option similar to that of Casa Cacciatore in Little Italy costing between $35.00 and $45.00 depending on whether you take the three meal selection or four. Not in the mood for a full course meal? They have the à la carte option as well.

To start we had the duck tartar and half a dozen escargots (snail) in a garlic sauce. Both appetizers were delicious. Having never tasted duck tartar before it was a pleasant surprise – not too fatty with just the right amount of fresh flavors. The meat was very tasty and fresh, pairing nicely with the bread. As for the snail, they were cooked to perfection – chewy and tasty!

As for the mains, we ordered the asparagus and ham risotto cooked in a truffle oil as well as beef steak cooked in herb butter accompanied with fries and salad. The flavors in both dishes were on point. The beef was tender and was probably the least “wow” dish, however, the risotto was not too creamy and the pairing between the asparagus and ham worked well together. Both ingredients played off each other creating both a salty and bitter concoction. For a Friday night, the restaurant was very busy, packed with Christmas parties and other occasions. It’s a small location but the food and service make up for the lack of space. The waiters and waitresses are very friendly and the service is very quick which is always positive. If you’re on a budget, this probably isn’t the place for you, but if you appreciate good food and are looking for your next BYOB then I recommend it!

     162, rue Prince Arthur Est Montréal QC H2X 1B7

514-439-7755

        Le Square – A Taste of French cuisine By Alyssa De Rosa –mtltimes.ca             Prince Arthur is saturated with different restaurants offering food lovers an array of options, but nothing quite like French bistro Le Square which is not only quaint and intimate but is also a bring your own wine.