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Les 400 Coups ranks among my top Montreal recommendations for experienced foodies seeking new adventures. On our most recent visit, Saturday night, my wife and I agreed there wasn’t a dud course across the tasting menu, and the wine pairings were bold and imaginative.Although the kitchen has a different director than it did when last I reviewed Les 400 Coups, current head chef Jonathan Rassi upholds the previous focus on local ingredients combined in unexpected ways. He is a genius with veggies, and on a tasting menu earlier this year my favourite dish was his parsnip stuffed with 14 arpents cheese and diced apple, celeriac and kohlrabi. I note that at least one previous TA reviewer felt otherwise about that dish, and it’s to be expected that opinion will vary with such experimental recipes. What you won’t be is bored, as Les 400 Coups does what a true foodie joint should: push diners outside their comfort zones. The effortlessly bilingual wait staff are all enthusiastic and knowledgeable. The sommelier has mastered the art of describing the essentials of his suggested pairings (interesting facts about the producers, notes to look out for, and the rationale for his match for each course) at a level that shouldn’t intimidate even novices. Indeed, despite the complexity of the menu, the vibe here is the opposite of snooty—the waiters even insist on setting knives and forks in the wrong position (yes, Virginia, there is a right and a wrong order). Smart-casual dress would be appropriate.●●●●● Food●●●●● Service●●●●● Value●●●●○ Atmosphere