Pavillon: This downtown social club inside the SAT can cook

The third floor of Montreal’s Society for Arts and Technology (SAT) has deepened in degrees of liveliness with the arrival of Pavillon, a new social club true to SAT's cultural ethos by offering a setting where food, creativity, music, and community come together.

Helmed by Chef Maxime Latapie (formerly of Helena and Portus 360), Pavillon offers a thoughtful menu that's all about simplicity and quality, emphasizing small plates and heartier options built on local products. As of Pavillon's launch, prices range from $6 to $20, keeping things accessible in today's inflationary times.

There's an emphasis on bold, clean flavours with thoughtful twists—like the sweet-tart pairing of burrata with mirabelle plum compote, or croquetas with prosciutto and parmesan. Meanwhile, other dishes like the ceviche with a dashi and mezcal infusion, or the beef tartare topped with homemade ketchup, speak to both tradition and slight experimentation.