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Article content For the past year, most festivals here have had to mount digital versions of their events because of the COVID-19 pandemic. But that transition seems downright easy for music or film fests compared with the challenge of organizing a food-focused festival online. With music, you can do virtual concerts, while films can easily be screened online. Doing a food fest online is the dilemma facing Montréal en lumière, which kicks off Thursday. Foodie fare is a key part of this festival and this year’s edition is built around a unique blend of digital food programming and s...

Opening a restaurant in a pandemic: new Montreal spots serve up comfort and hope It may seem like a strange time for a new business venture, but these restaurateurs and chefs are continuing to do what they love. Author of the article: Joanna Fox  •  Special to Montreal Gazette Publishing date: Feb 12, 2021  •  February 12, 2021  •  7 minute read  •  Louie Deligianis, Blake Hickerson and Renée Deschenes opened Bistro La Franquette in Westmount in November, focusing on simple and seasonal Quebec fare. Photo by Pierre Obendrauf /Montreal Gazette Reviews and recommendat...