New Eats: New Aster 288 @ Ryu

Ryu is an Asian fusion sushi house on Laurier that’s launching a weekly dining pop-up event you won’t want to miss.

Under the New Aster 288 banner, each Monday a chef from a local Montreal hot spot sets up shop at Ryu. The fun and flirty evening will set you back $30, which is more than reasonable when you’re devouring three to four specialized dishes that can range from a sesame filet mignon to a lobster tail roll or a jalapeno-drizzled A-grade sashimi. New Aster 288 is sure to get you hooked on Ryu’s creative conception of tapas-inspired sushi and locally sourced izakaya fare.

Beat the Monday blues. With food. —Ariella Starkman

New Aster 288 @ Ryu, 288 Laurier Ouest, Montreal, 514-439-6559, http://ryumtl.com