Les Vieilles Portes in Saint-Sauveur reopens under A5 Hospitality in the 1880 Victorian house, led by Kevin Latrem and Samuel Paradis-Tremblay. Expect 'fun dining' French cuisine using Quebec and Canadian products, weekend brunches from mid-July, an open kitchen, a 75-guest terrace, and Amlyne Philipps' chic European Alpine design.
Le Fou Fou at Royalmount is Montreal's new European-style food hall where gastronomy meets atmosphere and innovation, featuring Eva's all-day cafe, Luckee and Tiramisu from Lucky Belly Group, Il Miglio pasta, Torres' modern Mexican taqueria, Shio Ramen, Spirulina bowls and MTB Collective concepts.
Jack Saloon now operates 9 locations with two new spots on Crescent Street in Montreal and in Saint-Jérôme, delivering a new western image and expanded dining options. The Crescent Street site, housed in the former Thursday's, features stone walls and a spacious terrace, while Saint-Jérôme sits near the CEGEP in the former Bistro d'en Face.
La Terrasse Carla returns for a third season on May 16, 2024, with summer dining, festive nights and cultural experiences. Wednesdays Vibras bring Latin rhythms, Sundays honor festive destinations like Miami, Cannes, Ibiza, St Tropez and Mykonos, and Thursdays offer happy hours; a new Saturday-Sunday brunch runs June to August.
Bonaparte in Old Montreal, housed in a historic Saint-Francois-Xavier Street building beside the Centaur Theatre, celebrates its 40th anniversary with upscale French cuisine in three rooms for 112 seats and a theater menu, wine pairings, gluten-free options, and anniversary cocktails; OpenTable lists it among its top 100 romantic restaurants.
Time Out Market Montréal hosts Climats, a Quebec brasserie by chef Jean-Sébastien Giguère that fuses modern technique with warm, local flavors. Visitors can explore Le Coureur des Bois and Restaurant H3, dishes like duck confit with sofrito and Brussels sprouts, pan-fried salmon with corn cream, and shrimp rolls on brioche.
Time Out Market Montreal unveils a brand-new, sustainable cocktail menu inspired by the city's top chefs and restaurants, featuring 12 inventive drinks led by manager Kevin Llamas, including an Espressotini with recycled coffee grounds and a Banana Mai Tai with Haitian tea.
Share Your Plate Foundation raises funds with Racine Croisée to deliver restaurant-catered meals to underprivileged individuals, uniting Natacha Eats, Alessandro, and Michael of Mangiabeneboys; RestoMontreal supports the effort to spread generosity and ensure an early December meal at the Racine Croisée food bank.
Solento Organic Tequila launches in Quebec via Varon Spirits, crafted in small batches on a single estate and offering Blanco, Reposado and Anejo. Enjoy exclusive cocktails in Montreal's A5 restaurants such as NOMI, Name's, Chez Josie, Kampai Garden and Fitzroy, with online orders at varonspirits.com.
Libro, a leading online reservation management platform, is the preferred technology provider for RestoMontreal and RestoQuebec, helping Quebec restaurants boost reservations, revenue, and guest experience for 18 years. The SaaS solution powers menus, photos, promos, and reviews across 2,500+ locations in North America and Europe.
Time Out Market Montréal features three bars focused on wine, beer, and cocktails, with pro sommeliers and rotating local brews. Located near McGill, the Bell Centre, and Quartier des Spectacles, it’s ideal for pregame or unwinding after work, with DJs, free retro-arcades, and Friday and Saturday specials from 9 p.m.
S.Pellegrino's fifth S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition mentors tomorrow's chefs via regional rounds and a global finale, with Canada among 15 regions. Winners gain national visibility and vie for the main Academy Award plus awards for social responsibility, Acqua Panna for Connection in Gastronomy, and Food for Thought.
Stella Artois launches Make Time. The Life Artois to help Canadians disconnect after work from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., using the Stella Hour Finder, a national (excluding Alberta) resource to locate local venues offering Stella Hour Specials. Visit www.stellaartois.ca/en/stellahour to reclaim your after-work hours.
Sukho Thai offers a gourmet Thai and Asian dining experience with dishes like grilled duck breast with five spices and filet mignon with XO sauce in a stylish setting. Private rooms for conferences or group events plus a planning team and a diverse, reasonably priced menu make it ideal for families, couples, and business gatherings.
Montreal's Time Out Market at Eaton Centre reopens with 40,000 sq ft of food, drink and culture, featuring 11 restaurants, 3 bars and a demonstration kitchen. Showcasing local chefs and diverse cuisines from Japanese ramen to Caribbean, Italian, Vietnamese and vegan options, it's a must for food lovers.
Time Out Market Montréal opens in late 2019 at Centre Eaton de Montréal on Sainte-Catherine Street, uniting the city's best restaurants, bars and culture under one roof. A curated mix features 16 top chefs, two bars, a demonstration kitchen, a cooking academy, a retail shop and a cultural stage, plus rising local talent.
Colette Grand Café, already open in Vancouver and Ontario, is now open inside Holt Renfrew, bringing a French bistro menu with a Mediterranean touch to downtown Montreal. The chic, simple atmosphere makes it ideal for lunch, happy hour on Thursdays or Fridays, and all day weekend brunch.
The Grilled Cheese Festival returns to Montreal April 29 to May 8, with nearly 100 Quebec restaurateurs crafting new recipes like Fondant Mexique and Banh Mi Grilled Cheese. Discover participating spots and rate favorites at grilledcheesefestival.com.
La Cage aux Sports rebrands as La Cage - Brasserie sportive, focusing on food, beer and sport with a new menu featuring house sauces and fresher ingredients, a redesigned logo and site, and aims to attract younger guests while preserving the brand's sports ambiance across 50-plus locations.
