This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Closed in 2013, the Tour de Ville restaurant was not only famous for its 360-degree panoramic views, but also as a popular brunch destination back when it opened in the then-Hyatt Regency in the ’70s.
Word came last fall that she would be moving her beloved maison mère, Portus Calle, out of its Portuguese neighbourhood in the Plateau to the oddest - yet potentially the most fabulous - dining space in the city: the revolving restaurant located on the 30th and 31st floors of the Evo student residence building, best known as the former Delta Centre-Ville. This year, however, Loureiro took on a monumental risk. And she always seems to be present, which makes me think there are actually three Helena Loureiros. I know faithful customers who swear by her restaurants, due not only to the fact that she serves delicious Portuguese cuisine, but also because she is a welcoming hostess who is happy to venture into the dining room and greet her admirers. Racing between three restaurants is no simple feat (she has written a couple of cookbooks as well), yet Loureiro is wildly popular. Article content The scallops with chouriço sausage made for a lovely starter at Portus 360. and the latest is Cantinho de Lisboa, a café on St-Paul St. At 49, she is the owner of three restaurants: her first, opened in 2003, was Portus Calle on the Main her second, opened in 2010, is the swish Helena on McGill St. Yet Loureiro, one of Montreal’s too-few female chefs, has quietly built an empire. Since arriving in Montreal from her native Portugal in 1988, her rise to the top has hardly been a walk in the park. Whether Helena Loureiro took more risks than your average chef is debatable, but her success is undeniable. I could list examples, but really, show me any chef with a successful restaurant and I’ll show you a man or woman who is more than ready to take on a challenge. But those willing to take that risk - followed by further risks to make it popular and profitable - can reap considerable benefits.
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