If you have a craving for "Golden balls," La Panthère Verte/The Green Panther is the place to get them. And you can be reassured that their balls are fresh and organic. So what are their Golden balls exactly? Well, as their menu puts it: Yemen style falafel balls juggled into a pita bread accompanied with crunchy salad and covered with tahini sauce. Unlike so many falafel balls, which can be as light as lead, these balls are bright and airy. What makes the sandwich great, however, is the cushiony-soft pita pockets and the tangy salad into which the crunchy balls are nestled, the vegetables dressed just right so that they complement the falafel without overwhelming it. I tried one of their other sandwiches but came back for the balls. The last time I was there, I also got a flavorful bowl of pea soup, warming on a chilly day. According to their website, they've also just opened a brother restaurant downtown on Mackay if Mile End is out of your way.
"A Ruelle of One's Own" is my idiosyncratic guide to the pleasures of Montréal. By idiosyncratic I mean it will focus on the things I most enjoy about Montréal life: its food, its distinctive neighborhoods, its vibrant gay life and cultural diversity. Did I mention its food? As a Vermonter, I've been coming to Montréal since I was a kid, but it wasn't until 2003, when my partner and I purchased la Maison Jaune, that I began to truly discover the city. This blog is an attempt to share, in words and images, my ongoing exploration of Montréal's secret and not so-secret-pleasures. I hope you'll wander with me.
(All photographs on this blog were taken by me unless otherwise noted. Please use only by permission.)
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