Montreal's downtown scene is about to get even hotter with the arrival of a massive new terrasse inspired by the sun-kissed vibes of Southern California and a chic brasserie offering up the glamorous excess of the roaring twenties.
Bar Bisou Bisou, a Mediterranean-inspired cocktail bar with a menu full of aperitifs using low-ABV creations, opened in Old Montreal last week, instantly joining the upper ranks of the city’s elegant drinking establishments.
The rising cost of food in Montreal doesn't have to leave you starved for cuisine from some of the city's top restaurants. Sure, going out to eat may not always be within your budget, but you can still satisfy your craving for signature dishes, like Nakamichi homemade ramen, Moishes Montecarlo potatoes and Lloydie's spicy Jamaican patties, among others. With minimal effort, you can make some of those iconic dishes in your own kitchen. As long as you're up for reheating some frozen goodness, here are seven mouth-watering Montreal restaurant dishes that you can recreate at home.
You may have heard poutine is Quebec's national dish, but gravy cheese fries have a weird cousin that has featured on Montreal deli and diner menus for as long, if not longer. Enter: Pizzaghetti, a messy mix of two Italian staples and a fan favourite of those who like their carbs with a side of carbs (and sometimes carbonara).