Le Vin Papillon

While Le Vin Papillon bills itself as “a little wine bar,” that simplistic approach undermines the hot spot’s exciting, nuanced cuisine. The Griffintown eatery—owned by the folks behind Montreal mainstay Joe Beef—features a small, veggie-centric menu with such dynamic dishes as a rotisserie-cooked head of cauliflower with capers and crisp chicken skin, Brussels sprouts served on the stem and a side dish of corn, chanterelles and cheese curds. As a wine bar, the choices are all excellent—and best enjoyed at one of the communal tables in the back garden.