Riel

"Chef Ryan Lachaine draws inspiration from his Ukrainian heritage and French-Canadian upbringing in Manitoba to produce the many worthy offerings at this lively Montrose restaurant. Happy hour packs on the fun with a classy riff on McDonald’s Filet-o-Fish, while the dinner menu boasts exciting fusions like truffle and caviar pierogis, kimchi carbonara, and melt-in-your-mouth butter sliders." - Brittany Britto Garley

"Once only served during happy hour, chef-owner Ryan Lachaine’s butter burger sliders are now a mainstay on the menu at his modern American restaurant. The simple smashed beef patty is made more decadent by sweet caramelized onions, American cheese, and, of course, a fair amount of butter. Two come in a serving: just enough to indulge in the richness but leave you wanting more." - Brittany Britto Garley

"Inspired by his Ukranian heritage and French-Canadian hometown of Manitoba, chef Ryan Lachaine offers a global take on modern American and Gulf Coast cuisine. Diner favorites include Riel’s butter sliders, punchy kimchi carbonara, comforting bowls of borscht, and playful spins on pierogies, which include iterations topped with truffles and caviar, and cheese-crusted dumplings modeled after baked potatoes. Happy hour brings bubbles with snacks like poutine crowned with salmon roe and boudin balls served with Creole marinara." - Brittany Britto Garley

"Mechelle Tran and chef Ryan LaChaine, the partners behind Midtown restaurant Riel, were one of the first to pursue legal action against Centerpoint." - Brittany Britto Garley

"Another take on the global Gulf Coast ethos can be found at Manitoba-born chef Ryan Lachai’s Riel, known for kimchi carbonara and house tater tots topped with caviar." - Dan Q. Dao