dining
By now you’re long out of hibernation, reveling in Montreal’s short but glorious sun-filled months. As always, this season brings a few new additions to the city’s restaurant roster. We’ve sorted through them to bring you three gems, perfect for summer. Lucille’s Oyster Dive Monkland Avenue has long awaited a … Read More
While we at XY tend to focus on the urban lifestyle, we must acknowledge that some great drinking holes exist outside the 416. Herewith, the best of the ’burbs. Ten Restaurant & Wine Bar Deep red banquettes and soaring two-storey maroon walls create a lusty atmosphere, so head straight to … Read More
No matter how rough times are, people have always got to eat. So say the restaurateurs behind these bold new ventures, Montreal’s best recent resto openings. Arlequino This pizzeria offers authentic wood-fired pies, like the bari pizza with rapini and sausage, as well as charcuterie and fine Quebec cheeses. With … Read More
Although opening a new restaurant in the midst of a recession – not to mention a Montreal winter – may seem ill-advised, owners Voytek Korab and Mark Dufort couldn’t resist when they found the perfect space: a beautiful antique shop on the corner of Notre-Dame and Bonsecour in Old Montreal. … Read More
It’s been a good fall for local foodies, with a handful of terrific new restaurants opening shop. We combed through the recent arrivals, and present here our picks for Montreal’s best new restaurants. La Montée Plateau institution Montée de Lait has moved into bigger and better digs downtown. Contemporary French … Read More
