TAKE A TOUR OF PORTUGAL WITH CHEF HéLéNA LOUREIRO

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“Can I take you on a tour of Portugal with tapas? A little bit of everything?” asked chef Héléna Loureiro when I sat down at Portus Calle, in the heart of Montréal’s Portuguese neighborhood. I don’t know about you, but I’m all for culinary tours… … More

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MONTREAL RESTAURANT: HIDDEN MARKET

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“Have you heard about Hidden Market? It’s a secret restaurant that’s actually hidden somewhere in Montréal.”

These words, which came to me by email, were… Frankly, intriguing! They called to my passion for secrets and, of course, food. … More

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TOQUé! UNVEILS NEW WEBSITE

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Normand Laprise, the well-known chef at Toqué!, one of Montréal’s finest restaurants, has decided to serve up a feast for the eyes as well as the mouth! For him, the first bite is always a visual one, teasing your taste buds and making you long for more. That’s the logic behind his scrumptious new website, which will have you  booking your plane ticket right away! … More

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MONTREAL€�S EUROPEA RESTAURANT: A TABLE WITH A VIEW

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OK, so I don’t just eat with my eyes, but I do enjoy a little culinary voyeurism from time to time… And Europea restaurant, one of my favourite fine dining establishments in downtown Montreal, offers the perfect spot for it: a table that looks right into their kitchen, where the famed Jérôme Ferrer still stands at the oven. And this privileged perch doesn’t cost you a penny more… You just have to reserve it in advance! … More

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MONTRÉAL HIGH LIGHTS FESTIVAL AND FERREIRA CAFÉ

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Montreal is known for hosting a lot of festivals — there are over 85 different ones throughout the year! My personal favourite is the Montreal High Lights Festival, which showcases live performances, outdoor activities and fine dining. The featured country this year is Portugal, the city is New Orleans and the region is the Eastern Townships — all amazing places for high quality food and talented chefs. … More

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EXPLORING L€�INCONNU

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You just finished a long day of sightseeing. You’re hungry. And tonight, you feel like dinning out like a Montrealer: in a casual venue that serves sophisticated signature dishes made with the freshest ingredients. Then you notice a lovely French bistro. You approach, stomach growling, and check out the menu. This is the scenario that played out for me this week, as I walked through the door of L’Inconnu with dinner on my mind. As I took a seat, I watched tasty dishes being served to other patrons. I was in for a treat. … More

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