When Vincent Châtelais opened L’État-Major in 2013, it wasn’t just to ease the pressure off Le Quartier Général—his first BYOB hit in the Plateau—it was to extend a winning formula. Set on a bright corner in Hochelaga, the second spot offers the same market-driven, comfort-forward cooking in a bigger, more relaxed space. Chef Chrystel Tremblay keeps the menu in motion, reworking classics like veal chop, foie gras, tartare, and Gaspor suckling pig into weekly rotations that feel familiar without getting stale. Designed by Serge Labrie, the room is understated and warm, with floor-to-ceiling windows that flood it with light rather than attitude. Right next door, their third project—Heirloom pizzeria—adds another layer to the block. Dominic Laflamme has since stepped back from the business, but Châtelais is still at the helm, keeping things casual, welcoming, and just elevated enough to match whatever bottle you decide to bring.