Montreal-based VG Gourmet marks its 10th anniversary, celebrating a decade of growth in plant-based foods. From a home kitchen passion project to a brand in over 1,500 Canadian stores and restaurants, it launches the Beet Power burger (19 g protein, 10 g fibre) and expands to sauces, shawarmas, soups, and ready-to-eat meals.
Montreal cements its status as Canada's culinary capital after a week of rare intensity, led by the Gala des Lauriers and Canada's 100 Best Restaurants 2026. Mon Lapin is 2nd nationally, with Beba 6th, Le Violon 8th, and a diverse local lineup. Michelin Quebec awards loom next, heightening the excitement.
Poppi unveils Root Beer in Canada, delivering a creamy vanilla and caramel-spiced soda with only 5 g of sugar, 30 calories, and no caffeine. Enjoy it chilled or as a float with vanilla ice cream; made with real fruit juice and apple cider vinegar, Poppi beverages are now available at retailers across Canada.
North America's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 debuts a regional ranking for the US, Canada, and select Caribbean islands, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna. A 300-expert panel will vote on The Best Restaurant in North America 2025, with a live awards ceremony announced later this year, spotlighting diverse regional flavors.
Chanthy Yen, a signature chef at Time Out Market Montréal, won Season 11 of Top Chef Canada, renowned for his Cambodian and Canadian fusion and inventive flavors; the market celebrates this exceptional talent, with Season 11 streaming on STACKTV.
Air Canada ranks three Montreal restaurants among Canada's best new spots, with Sabayon earning Dish of the Year, Maison de Soma winning Best Cocktail, Best View and Best Bathroom, and Parapluie named Best Kitchen View, underscoring Montreal's creative, ingredient-driven dining and its status as a top Canadian culinary destination.