From the archives: Timeless dining spot fell victim to road work

This story was first published on Dec. 8, 2009, in the Montreal Gazette.
 “Saturday night will mark the end of one of Montreal’s most famous restaurants.”
The Gazette, Friday, Nov. 27, 1959
Half a century ago last weekend [note: this is a 2009 story], modern times finally caught up to a Montreal institution. Drury’s Restaurant, which had satisfied diners for generations, closed its doors for the final time.
There was something timeless about Drury’s. Certa