Restaurant review: Lawrence changes its look, keeps its soul

Lawrence
★★★ out of ★★★★
$$$
Address: 5201 St-Laurent Blvd. (At Fairmount Ave.)
Phone: 514-503-1070 
Website: lawrencerestaurant.com
Open: Tues.-Fri. 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 5 to 10 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 5 to 11 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Licensed: Yes 
Credit cards: All major cards 
Wheelchair access: No 
Reservations: Essential 
Vegetarian-friendly: Not especially 
Parking: On the street with meters&n