Montreal truly comes alive in the spring and summer months. The terraces open up, bikes wind in and out of parks dotted with festive picnic spreads and the whole town seems to resound with the sights and sound of art, film, music, comedy and LGBT festivals. From a lazy brunch in the Plateau neighbourhood to an early evening boat ride in the Old Port, summer in Montreal is a little slice of paradise.
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Top 5 fish and seafood restaurants in Montreal
The fact that Montreal happens to be an island and is surrounded by water does not necessarily make it famous for its fish and seafood restaurants. Although our fair province is a land rich in sea treasures, the traditional Quebec diet is not very fish-friendly. However, a few restaurants in the city do specialize in this more delicate fare and here are some of the ones I turn to when I’m craving a taste of the sea…
Montreal’s Best Steaks
From the time my gums itched and my teeth came in, I was bred to be a carnivore. It goes without saying that my taste for meat is quite discriminating, so I’ve compiled a list of some of my favourite Montreal steakhouse options for us meat-lovers to cut our teeth on….
THE BEST MONTREAL FOOD & NIGHTLIFE APPS
As the world goes mobile, so are many of the restaurants and clubs that make up an important part of Montreal’s culinary and nightlife scene. Here are some of the best Restaurant and Nightlife apps that can help you navigate your way to a perfect night out!
5 PLACES TO EAT ON SAINT-DENIS
There was a time in my life where I spent a lot of time on that particular stretch of Saint-Denis between Sherbrooke and Mont-Royal. I’d linger on the terasse of a café, browse the shelves of the many used CD and bookstores and grab a bite at one of the many restaurants on that street….
5 PLACES TO EAT IN LITTLE ITALY
Montreal’s neighbourhood of Little Italy is teaming with – mostly Italian – food options. Whether you’re in the mood for a bowl of Bolognese or a slice of pizza pie, dozens of options are there to satisfy your craving. However, in this hood of mine, not all restaurants are created equal. When I have a hankering for something savoury, sweet or caffeinated, these are the places I head to…
HOTEL HERMAN DELIGHTS MILE END DINERS
Hotel Herman is not the kind of hotel where you can reserve a room. In fact, it’s not a hotel at all. What it is is a great restaurant that just opened its doors a few months ago in the heart of the Mile End neighbourhood…
COOKING CLASSES FOR MONTREAL FOODIES
Cooking class or book signing session at one of Montreal’s top foodie shops: Dante, Appetite for Books or Les Touilleurs.
EAT YOUR WAY THROUGH THE 6th EDITION OF HAPPENING GOURMAND
Eat your heart out this January during Old Montreal’s Happening Gourmand. It’s an event that is styled in the tradition of New York’s Restaurant week where critically-acclaimed restaurants offer deluxe dining experiences at discount prices. But because we like things bigger and better in Montreal, the event is slated for 3 whole weeks from January to the beginning of February…
THINGS TO DO IN MONTREAL: DECEMBER 21-JANUARY 1
The last week of the year is going to be a good one in Montreal, whether you’re looking for a relaxing home-away-from-home vacation or a week of glitzy shows and New Year’s Eve parties – or both, because Montreal certainly isn’t going to make you choose…
