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A Montreal after-work tradition, the cinq à sept is meant to fill the hours between employment and dinner; of course, it’s also just an excuse to go for an early evening drink. The concept is familiar enough: “happy hour” or and “wine and cheese” mean nearly the same thing. (Although, … Read More
Montreal’s “Sharper Chef” series is written by food and drink aficionados, and features prominent chefs, brewers, vintners and distillers, all of whom share some of their finest (and often most secret) culinary insights. In this installment, head chef and co-owner Jesse MacDonald of VORO shares his sought-after Phoenician moussaka. Note: This … Read More
Over the past few years, Montreal has seen the introduction of a number of great new restaurants centered on the idea of fish & chips. The meal is traditionally an English keepsake, which is perhaps why it’s taken so long to come about. Has poutine met its match with expertly … Read More
In the 1800s, Montreal was one of the primary entryways into North America for Irish immigrants, with half a million passing through during the industrial revolution alone. This rich heritage not only makes the city a landmark for Canadian-Irish settlers, but also acts as a time capsule for those whose … Read More
It’s simply not debatable that Montreal is the capital of Canadian late-night indulgence. When bars stop serving at 3AM, major boulevards are swarmed by party zombies, stumbling either homeward or into the first casse-croûte with its sign lit “Ouvert.” What most fail to take into account is the quality of … Read More
