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Montreal is known for its restaurant scene . Quirky cafes, trendy lunch spots, fine dining — if you can eat it, Montreal has it and does it well. So I knew I had my work cut out for me when I was asked to round up the 15 best restaurants in Montreal . I mean, where do you even start? I decided to make 15 separate categories that I feel encapsulate what it's like to live and eat in Montreal, and…
Think you need a passport to experience the tastes of Latin America, the Mediterranean , Asia and beyond? Think again. Montreal is home to a seriously diverse food scene, and some of the city's best restaurants will make you feel like you've been whisked away to another country the moment you walk through the door. From charming Parisian-style bistros to restaurants that channel the sunny islands…
Breakfast has a reputation for being practical. It's the meal that gets you out the door, fuels your morning and checks all the right nutritional boxes. But what if it could also be the meal you actually looked forward to? Halo Top Canada is tempting Canadians to rethink what's on the menu first thing in the morning. Instead of waiting until after dinner, they're making the case for enjoying a…
August is shaping up to be a great time to plan a burrito run. MUCHO Burrito has spent the past 20 years serving freshly prepared Mexican-inspired food with no shortcuts, from salsa made fresh daily to freshly grilled chicken. This August, the brand is celebrating with a month-long Guest Appreciation celebration packed with limited-time menu items, exclusive MUCHO Rewards offers, contests and…
You don't need to book a flight to enjoy a little slice of Italy . Right here in Montreal, you can enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes of La Dolce Vita, all by just booking a table. This Montreal restaurant makes it easy to get classic Italian flavours, cozy trattoria vibes and a seriously unforgettable pasta experience — no passport necessary. Tucked away in Old Montreal, Jacopo is an Italian…
Montreal is full of charming cafes and patios perfect for a summer's eve, but one spot in particular offers a dreamy escape from the hustle of the city. Tucked away in the Plateau-Mont-Royal neighbourhood, this unassuming spot hides a lush garden terrasse complete with twinkling lights and a serene fish pond. Hidden behind a façade on rue Saint-Urbain, Café Santropol has been serving up wholesome…
You don't need to book a flight to Greece to get a little taste of Europe this summer. Instead, you can visit an authentic Greek restaurant in Montreal with a Mediterranean-inspired atmosphere and a menu packed with Greek classics that'll make you forget you're dining in the True North. Tucked away on Montreal's Duluth Avenue, Le Jardin de Panos is a Greek restaurant that feels like a mini escape…
If there's one food that Montreal does exceptionally well, it's poutine . Whether you take yours classic (aka, with cheese curds and gravy) or piled high with fixings, the city is a great spot to dine on the classic Quebec dish . And while there are plenty of poutine restaurants in Montreal to choose from, there is perhaps none more iconic than this Plateau Mont-Royal spot. Open since 1968, La…
Looking to make your morning coffee run a little more... magical? Starting August 12, Tim Hortons restaurants across Canada are rolling out a full Harry Potter -themed lineup, timed to the Back to Hogwarts season and the franchise's 25th anniversary. It's Tim Hortons' first officially licensed Harry Potter collaboration in Canada, and it goes well beyond a single seasonal drink. House pride in…
Tim Hortons has entered the matcha game. The coffee chain recently unveiled a new lineup of "handcrafted" iced and hot matcha beverages, made, according to the company, with "high quality, 100% pure and authentic matcha tea." A Tuesday press release from Tims goes further than that, describing a specific sourcing process: shade-grown green tea leaves that are picked, dried, and then double-ground…
