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From fine French dining to bagels, smoked meat and poutine, you don't have to tell Montrealers that our city is one of the best in the world for food. Plus, Vin Mon Lapin just topped the charts as best restaurant in Canada. But now, our status as a world-class food city has been made official. Montreal has been named one of "the world's 20 best cities for food right now" by Time Out Magazine.
The mysterious top floor of Montreal's Eaton Centre has been silent for almost a quarter century. But the well-preserved space that once housed a magnificent Art Deco restaurant will soon spring back to life with the clink of glasses and murmur of diners. Original art, furniture, and even dining utensils have been restored, retaining the venue's original glamour, now polished up and ready for the Instagram era.
Le 9e, atop the defunct Eaton's, comes back to life with new resto, private dining and concert space with 1930s interior lovingly restored
Smiles has reached a deal with Maison Publique owner Derek Dammann to take over that location on the Plateau.
Founder Jim West and jazz pianist Oliver Jones share thoughts as Montreal label marks milestone with a compilation album and five concerts in September.