It’s official: As of today, the mouthwatering aroma of seared beef, golden-kissed fries, gooey cheese, and the expertly crafted blend of homemade spices fill the air at Time Out Market Montréal.
Let's welcome the king of the smash burger and his unctuous dishes, Chez Simon Cantine Urbaine!
They say the secret is in the sauce, but for Simon Jodoin-Bouchard, it also lies in flavour combinations, texture, and execution. He is proof that smash burgers are not just a trend.
Simon was trained in the American style of Barbecue. He studied all the classics and subtleties of fast food to create a unique product, reflecting his personality and remaining faithful to countless recipe tests.
"Everything I create results in a flavour explosion in the mouth. I look for ingredients that assert themselves on the palate, marrying sweet, salty, acidic, umami, without forgetting about texture," says Simon.
His quest for the best smash burger led him to the classic that’s been on his menu since day one. We’re talking about a perfectly smashed 100-gram patty, capicola, a schmear of American cheddar cheese, a few crisp pickles, caramelized onions, Simon’s signature sauce, all wrapped inside "Martin's" pillowy potato buns.
Other burgers also shine on the menu, like the "Big Time Burger" — available exclusively at Time Out Market Montréal that recalls the flavours of another "Big" burger from a very well-known chain. Then there’s the "T-Town Burger" that channels a sloppy joe topped with a tex-mex and provolone cheese blend (hello jalapenos, chipotle sauce, and southwest), and by popular demand, the famous "Bacon + Bacon Burger", a big favorite of Le Burger Week thanks to the mind-bending house-smoked back bacon and bacon jam.
And we haven’t even talked about the poutine.
If there's another menu item that Simon is particularly proud of it’s an iconic American dish little known in Quebec called chili cheese fries.
Picture a mountain of crispy fries slathered in next-level homemade chili, cheddar cheese, sour cream, a few fresh cilantro leaves, and a drizzle of yellow mustard. "The mustard is optional, but even for someone like me who hates mustard, I can't do without it!"
"Simon says".
Chez Simon Cantine Urbaine, downtown Montreal welcomes you to Time Out Market Montréal!
And without wasting another second, feast your eyes on the menu items:
Bacon+Bacon Burger *Winner of Burger Week: Best Burger in Canada 2023
Two 100g Patties, American Cheddar Slices, Back Bacon Slice, Bacon Jam, and Homemade Mustard Sauce
Big Time Burger
Two 100g Patties, American Cheddar Slices, Dill Pickles, Lettuce, Diced Onions, Magic Sauce, and Sesame Seed Bun
Big Time Burger Trio
Big Time Burger with Cantine Urbaine Poutine or Fries and a Soft Drink
Ti-Double Burger
Two 50g Patties, American Cheddar Slices, Dill Pickles, Diced Onions, and Magic Sauce
Smash Burger
100g Patty, Capicola, American Cheddar Slice, Pickles, Caramelized Onions, and Homemade Burger Sauce
T-Town Burger
Seasoned Ground Meat with Homemade Spices, Tex-Mex Cheese, Grilled Marinated Jalapeños and Onions, Homemade Chipotle and Southwest Sauces, all topped with Provolone
Chili
Ground Meat, Red Beans, Tomatoes, and Homemade Sauce
Chili Cheese Fries
Fries, Homemade Chili, Cheddar, Cilantro, and Sour Cream (Mustard on Request)
Cantine Urbaine Fries
Fries, Queso, Caramelized Onions, and Homemade Burger Sauce
T-Town Poutine
Fries, Cheese Curds, Seasoned Ground Meat with Homemade Spices, Jalapeños, and Diced Onions
Fries
Fries Seasoned with Homemade Spices
Soft Drink
Various Choice
Bottled Water
Eska
For more information about Time Out Market Montréal, click here.
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