Le Majestique

For most of us, a "for sale" sign on the window of an old deli would probably be of no interest, but for Richard Holder, it represented a unique opportunity. His previous businesses, Brasserie Bernard, Holder and Waverly, were all successful restaurants but that doesn't mean the thirst for creating something new had vanished.

Richard invited David Pagé to join him in launching the Le Majestique, a new lounge and restaurant with an eclectic retro atmosphere. The business that was for sale, Déli-cité, had so much to offer, including a prime location on Saint-Laurent Boulevard. However, Richard's new project would have very little in common with its predecessor. To brighten the decor, Richard called upon the services of former Cirque du Soleil decorator, Thomas Csano. As for the menu, he hired Charles-Antoine Crête, who worked at Toqué! for 15 years and who is recognized as one of the 15 best chefs in the world, as well as Chef Dominic Lalonde, also a long-time head cook at the Toqué and Continental Bistro.

Le Majestique opened in April 2014 and, just like all of Richard's resto-bars, it quickly became the talk of the town. Be prepared to wait in line to enjoy the splendour of this lounge-restaurant because it is frequently filled with guests looking to have a good time.