From superfoods to top shelve booze, restaurants to recipes, we cover the tastes and trends that you need to try. Here’s what to eat and drink right now.
In the culinary wasteland of downtown Montreal, it’s easy to get lost in a sea of poutine, schwarma and cheap pad thai. But a handful of oases stand out in an otherwise arid neighbourhood, and the recent the arrival of NDG stalwart Bofinger offers a glimmer of hope that downtown … Read More
Despite a notable Latin American population, Montreal’s largely Chilean and Peruvian community hasn’t produced many top-notch Mexican spots. In fact, many of the best-known spots are crass Tex-Mex joints that are heavy on the gringo and light on the mole. Luckily, the past couple of years have seen more and … Read More
Red Wine 201 continues with what’s arguably the “world’s best red grape”: Shiraz – or Syrah. For many years, the story was that it came from Persia and was named after the city of Shiraz. But myth-busting DNA analysis has revealed that it’s indigenous to France’s northern Rhône where it’s … Read More
Just like the perfect butter tart, a good roti is dependent upon two things – the gooeyness of the filling and the flakiness of that which holds it together. Although there are a number of credible places throughout the city, a trip down Eglinton is that much more authentic. Based … Read More
There are a million ways to fill the space between two slices of bread, and while Montreal’s renowned for its smoked meat, there are plenty of other ways to stuff your loaf in this town. Some of our favourites: Titanic This Old Montreal favourite features sandwiches as large as the … Read More
