Montreal Restaurants, Wine Bars, Microbreweries and Food Artisans
Everything you want to know about Montreal's internationally acclaimed food and wine scene including listings and reviews of Montreal restaurants, wine bars, microbreweries and local food artisans.
Orange Julep Gibeau: A Montreal Favorite
Orange Julep is one of Montreal's most beloved dining institutions featuring a humongous orange beacon, a mysterious beverage and weekly car shows in warmer months. And once you step foot in Orange Julep territory, it doesn't take long to realize there's no other place like it in Montreal. Or Canada. Or anywhere else for that matter.
Orange Julep is one of Montreal's most beloved dining institutions featuring a humongous orange beacon, a mysterious beverage and weekly car shows in warmer months. And once you step foot in Orange Julep territory, it doesn't take long to realize there's no other place like it in Montreal. Or Canada. Or anywhere else for that matter.
Oyster Shack Restaurant - A Montreal Restaurants Review
I grew up on top quality seafood thanks to a now ex-step family of fishermen from the shores of Matane. So when the Oyster Shack suggests they want to bring the shores of New Brunswick to Montreal, I hold them to their word. So the question is: does Oyster Shack do just that? Does the downtown Bishop street "shack" fare taste like it's straight from the sea?
I grew up on top quality seafood thanks to a now ex-step family of fishermen from the shores of Matane. So when the Oyster Shack suggests they want to bring the shores of New Brunswick to Montreal, I hold them to their word. So the question is: does Oyster Shack do just that? Does the downtown Bishop street "shack" fare taste like it's straight from the sea?
Benedicts Restaurant - A Montreal Restaurants Review
With breakfasts served seven days a week until 4 p.m., prices at Benedicts, a Montreal brunch spot in the Monkland Village in operation since 1995, are not cheap per se, but portions are generous, huge enough to fill an afternoon brunchee for the day. Dishes vary from simple omelettes to Grand Marnier flambeed french toast to sirloin steak and eggs. But does the restaurant live up to its namesake?
With breakfasts served seven days a week until 4 p.m., prices at Benedicts, a Montreal brunch spot in the Monkland Village in operation since 1995, are not cheap per se, but portions are generous, huge enough to fill an afternoon brunchee for the day. Dishes vary from simple omelettes to Grand Marnier flambeed french toast to sirloin steak and eggs. But does the restaurant live up to its namesake?
Dragon Beard Candy: A Plentiful Rarity in Montreal
Apart from Hong Kong where dragon beard candy stands are not uncommon, there are but a handful of places that sell dragon beard candy around the world. But you won't have any trouble finding this rare and ancient confection in Montreal.
Apart from Hong Kong where dragon beard candy stands are not uncommon, there are but a handful of places that sell dragon beard candy around the world. But you won't have any trouble finding this rare and ancient confection in Montreal.
Montreal Restaurants Review: Le Milsa, a Brazilian Churrascaria
Unlimited meat on skewers grilled Brazilian style complemented by dancers in skimpy outfits accompanied by live tambourine shaking ... is Le Milsa worth a go?
Unlimited meat on skewers grilled Brazilian style complemented by dancers in skimpy outfits accompanied by live tambourine shaking ... is Le Milsa worth a go?
Poutine in Montreal - The Best Poutine in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
I told you where to find the best poutine in Montreal. Now you tell me.
I told you where to find the best poutine in Montreal. Now you tell me.
Review of Pintxo, A Montreal Basque Restaurants Review
At the risk of having tomatoes from Pintxo's expanding fan base thrown in my general direction, I have to say, I wasn't thrilled with the experience. But this restaurant has amassed nothing but glowing reviews across the board, from critics and patrons alike. And odds are stacked in anyone's favor that an evening at Pintxo will be a success. So what's my problem?
At the risk of having tomatoes from Pintxo's expanding fan base thrown in my general direction, I have to say, I wasn't thrilled with the experience. But this restaurant has amassed nothing but glowing reviews across the board, from critics and patrons alike. And odds are stacked in anyone's favor that an evening at Pintxo will be a success. So what's my problem?
Romantic Restaurants in Montreal
Whether you're celebrating a wedding anniversary, toasting a birthday or looking to woo a loved one on Valentine's Day, the following Montreal restaurants bring something unique to the table, from a romantic atmosphere to prime service to quality cuisine at prices that, while not exactly cheap, won't set you back a month's rent.
Whether you're celebrating a wedding anniversary, toasting a birthday or looking to woo a loved one on Valentine's Day, the following Montreal restaurants bring something unique to the table, from a romantic atmosphere to prime service to quality cuisine at prices that, while not exactly cheap, won't set you back a month's rent.
Yuukai Sushi - A Montreal Restaurants Review
More bring your own wine sushi restaurants are popping up in Montreal, so the fable goes, so as I wish you good luck finding another BYO sushi restaurant in town that actually exists, find out if Yuukai's sushi is worth the trip.
More bring your own wine sushi restaurants are popping up in Montreal, so the fable goes, so as I wish you good luck finding another BYO sushi restaurant in town that actually exists, find out if Yuukai's sushi is worth the trip.
Gibbys Steakhouse - A Montreal Restaurants Review
An upscale haven of red meat, a dining experience as potentially bizarre as what the waitresses wear, here's a breakdown of what to expect at Gibbys, a steakhouse in Old Montreal.
An upscale haven of red meat, a dining experience as potentially bizarre as what the waitresses wear, here's a breakdown of what to expect at Gibbys, a steakhouse in Old Montreal.
Marché 27 - A Montreal Restaurants Review
Do you have a passion for fish and/or meat uncooked, are afflicted by a finicky palate but have a budget as fragile as fine hair?
Do you have a passion for fish and/or meat uncooked, are afflicted by a finicky palate but have a budget as fragile as fine hair?
Trattoria Trestevere - A Montreal Restaurants Review
With legions of loyal fans, does Trattoria Trestevere's fine Italian dining live up to the hype?
With legions of loyal fans, does Trattoria Trestevere's fine Italian dining live up to the hype?
Montreal Restaurants Review - Elio's, an Italian Restaurant in Montreal
In operation since 1964, it had been since 2005 that I'd meant to check out Elio's, after a then boyfriend mentioned that it tasted like Italian home cooking. "But everyone says that about their favorite Italian restaurant," I thought, so I dragged my feet until I heard it a second time, then a third that Elio's is 'it'.
In operation since 1964, it had been since 2005 that I'd meant to check out Elio's, after a then boyfriend mentioned that it tasted like Italian home cooking. "But everyone says that about their favorite Italian restaurant," I thought, so I dragged my feet until I heard it a second time, then a third that Elio's is 'it'.
Montreal Restaurants Review - Le Nile Bleu, an Ethiopian Restaurant in Montreal
So you're about to go on a first date and you're in the mood for curry flavors but you're wondering ... is she high maintenance? Does he have a temper? Find out fast with Montreal's Ethiopian gem, Le Nil Bleu.
So you're about to go on a first date and you're in the mood for curry flavors but you're wondering ... is she high maintenance? Does he have a temper? Find out fast with Montreal's Ethiopian gem, Le Nil Bleu.
La Colombe - A Montreal Restaurants Review
Just on the outskirts of Montreal's bring-your-own-wine mecca on Duluth Street, some of this town's top critics laud this humble restaurant as the best BYO in Montreal. Find out what your humble guide thinks.
Just on the outskirts of Montreal's bring-your-own-wine mecca on Duluth Street, some of this town's top critics laud this humble restaurant as the best BYO in Montreal. Find out what your humble guide thinks.
La Maison du Cari/Curry House - A Montreal Restaurants Review
Read up on La Maison du Cari, Montreal's top Indian curry house in the heart of downtown Montreal. A Montreal restaurants review.
Read up on La Maison du Cari, Montreal's top Indian curry house in the heart of downtown Montreal. A Montreal restaurants review.
La Raclette - A Montreal Restaurants Review
One of the few places in Montreal that serves raclette, find out to expect at this Swiss-themed restaurant.
One of the few places in Montreal that serves raclette, find out to expect at this Swiss-themed restaurant.
Cosmo - A Montreal Diner Review
Find out why Cosmo is the best place in town for breakfast. A very greasy breakfast.
Find out why Cosmo is the best place in town for breakfast. A very greasy breakfast.
Montreal Cafe Shaika & Galerie V: A Montreal Cafe Review
A review of Shaika Cafe, by About.com contributing writer Mike Payne.
A review of Shaika Cafe, by About.com contributing writer Mike Payne.
Fruits and Vegetables in Season in the Greater Montreal Area
The first step to eating local is finding out what grows when. Find out what homegrown fruits and vegetables from Quebec are available by season and month.
The first step to eating local is finding out what grows when. Find out what homegrown fruits and vegetables from Quebec are available by season and month.
Collective Kitchens in Montreal
Generally consisting of four to five people and centering around the values of respect, dignity, solidarity and social justice, a collective kitchen groups their resources together to plan, buy and cook healthy and delicious meals. By pooling their time, money and skills, meals end up costing, on average, only $1 per portion.
Generally consisting of four to five people and centering around the values of respect, dignity, solidarity and social justice, a collective kitchen groups their resources together to plan, buy and cook healthy and delicious meals. By pooling their time, money and skills, meals end up costing, on average, only $1 per portion.
Montreal Food Cooperatives
Find out how to join a food co-op or "groupe d'achat" in Montreal, a great way to save money on groceries and eat some of the highest quality organic local produce available on the market.
Find out how to join a food co-op or "groupe d'achat" in Montreal, a great way to save money on groceries and eat some of the highest quality organic local produce available on the market.
Slow Food in Montreal: Your Guide to Eating Local
Eating locally produced organic foods such as fruits, vegetables and meat is synonymous with the slow food movement and widely viewed as more than just adding a few veggies grown in Quebec to the grocery bill. Find out all the ways you can eat homegrown, from Montreal's farmers markets to organic food baskets and more!
Eating locally produced organic foods such as fruits, vegetables and meat is synonymous with the slow food movement and widely viewed as more than just adding a few veggies grown in Quebec to the grocery bill. Find out all the ways you can eat homegrown, from Montreal's farmers markets to organic food baskets and more!
Montreal Brunch Hot Spots
Ask ten Montreal residents where's the best place to brunch and you'll get ten markedly different answers. Some are willing to linger in lineups as legendary as the brunch spots themselves while others can't bare any wait lest the pain of caffeine withdrawal sets in.
Ask ten Montreal residents where's the best place to brunch and you'll get ten markedly different answers. Some are willing to linger in lineups as legendary as the brunch spots themselves while others can't bare any wait lest the pain of caffeine withdrawal sets in.
Montreal Tea Room Scene
The Montreal tea room scene has changed a lot. Gone are the days of sipping tea only in the afternoon at select restaurant hotels and private clubs. A breed of casual and accessible tea rooms have been quietly taking over, adding multicultural flair to the tea house experience. So do check out these six Montreal tea rooms, each with their own unique twist.
The Montreal tea room scene has changed a lot. Gone are the days of sipping tea only in the afternoon at select restaurant hotels and private clubs. A breed of casual and accessible tea rooms have been quietly taking over, adding multicultural flair to the tea house experience. So do check out these six Montreal tea rooms, each with their own unique twist.
Montreal Brunch - What's Your Favorite Brunch in Montreal?
I've already listed some of the best brunch in Montreal for those among you new in town and/or in desperate need of foodie guidance, but there are so many great places to eat breakfast, there's no way I could list them all. So help me out. And help out your favorite joints with some free publicity! Tell us where you and yours love to brunch about!
I've already listed some of the best brunch in Montreal for those among you new in town and/or in desperate need of foodie guidance, but there are so many great places to eat breakfast, there's no way I could list them all. So help me out. And help out your favorite joints with some free publicity! Tell us where you and yours love to brunch about!
Best Poutine in Montreal
Ravaging arteries across Quebec since 1957, poutine is more than a culinary staple in Montreal. From analyzing critical factors such as does-the-cheese-squeak to assessing gravy thickness and color, finding -- and more often, arguing over what is -- the ultimate poutine is a proud citywide obsession. So without further ado, check out Montreal's best poutine.
Ravaging arteries across Quebec since 1957, poutine is more than a culinary staple in Montreal. From analyzing critical factors such as does-the-cheese-squeak to assessing gravy thickness and color, finding -- and more often, arguing over what is -- the ultimate poutine is a proud citywide obsession. So without further ado, check out Montreal's best poutine.
Montreal Tea House Cha Guan - A Review
Montreal tea house Cha Guan takes tea time to a new level. Read a review of the experience.
Montreal tea house Cha Guan takes tea time to a new level. Read a review of the experience.
You Don't Need to Be Vegan to Crave Aux Vivres
A review of Montreal vegan restaurant Aux Vivres.
A review of Montreal vegan restaurant Aux Vivres.
La Banquise - Montreal's Best Poutine
Find out about Montreal's best poutine. Read a review of the experience.
Find out about Montreal's best poutine. Read a review of the experience.
Patati Patata: A Montreal Diner Review
The little diner that could, Patati Patata has only 13 seats, but staff make up for the small size by adding lovely twists and extras to typically straightforward fast food and by welcoming you to partake in their open kitchen space, with the welcoming warmth of an old friend.
The little diner that could, Patati Patata has only 13 seats, but staff make up for the small size by adding lovely twists and extras to typically straightforward fast food and by welcoming you to partake in their open kitchen space, with the welcoming warmth of an old friend.
Le Club Sandwich - Fast Food Meets Flair
A review of Le Club Sandwich, the Gay Village's largest restaurant, open 24/7.
A review of Le Club Sandwich, the Gay Village's largest restaurant, open 24/7.
Split Pea Soup Recipe
Who said healthy eating is expensive?! Save money and eat a delicious well-balanced meal with my personal yellow split pea soup recipe, a fun and spicy twist on a Quebec food staple, traditional pea soup. And each bowl ends up costing about only $0.40!
Who said healthy eating is expensive?! Save money and eat a delicious well-balanced meal with my personal yellow split pea soup recipe, a fun and spicy twist on a Quebec food staple, traditional pea soup. And each bowl ends up costing about only $0.40!
Jeremy & Vinita's Montreal Restaurant Guide
Great resource for planning a delicious night on the town. Emphasis is on French restaurants in Montreal.
Great resource for planning a delicious night on the town. Emphasis is on French restaurants in Montreal.