New Quebec-made ready-to-drink beverages arrive for summer. The Pretty Ugly Company and Comont Distillerie launch four margaritas that are 0% alcohol, 0 calories, and 0 sugar, made with rescued limes for an eco-friendly, zero-sugar mocktail alternative. Flavours: Grapefruit, Fresh Mango, Classic Lime, Cucumber & Cactus. Available in Quebec stores including Avril.
On May 6, 2026, the Michelin Guide returns to Quebec with two new Montreal stars for Hoogan et Beaufort and Sushi Nishinokaze, while Sabayon, Mastard and Jérome Ferrer-Europea maintain their status. Bib Gourmand picks include Limbo and Annette, with Auberge Saint-Mathieu and Le Clan earning stars and Samy Benabed named Quebec's Young Chef of the Year.
Quebec ice cider, made from naturally frozen apples, offers a fresh and complex profile. Enjoy it at brunch or as an aperitif, in cocktails like Ice Mule or Nordic Cosmo, and with foie gras, cheeses, or fruity desserts. IGP-certified options are at the SAQ from Domaine Lafrance, Pinnacle, and Neige, with local cideries selling direct.
Finalists for the Lauriers de la gastronomie québécoise 2026 span 17 categories with more than 100 contenders, highlighting Quebec’s farm-to-table talent. Winners will be announced May 4 at Théâtre Pierre-Mercure and Cabaret St-Denis in Montréal, with tickets available for the gala.
La Table Ronde awards four $10,000 grants to Quebec women restaurateurs, closing the first Women Leadership Accelerator cohort. Recipients include Véronique Rivest, Renée Deschenes-O'Hagan, Isabelle Dupuis and Noémie Ducharme. The program provides coaching, workshops and media visibility, with a second cohort planned for winter 2026.
Le Marché des Saveurs du Québec marks 25 years of showcasing Québec terroir at Jean-Talon Market, led by Isabelle Drouin and Simon Beaudoin. With 200+ local producers and a new transactional website, enjoy festive cheeses, meats, ready-to-eat dishes, and Québec wines, ciders, and beers for holiday celebrations.
RENOIR at the Sofitel Montreal Golden Mile turns Sunday brunch into a chic, buffet celebration of French gastronomy and Quebec creativity, with seasonal, locally sourced dishes by Executive Chef Olivier Perret and Pastry Chef Paul Peyrat, from Montreal-spiced striploin to reinvented eggs Benedict and RENOIR waffles, in an elegant setting.
Canton celebrates fondue season by giving free broth to Quebec residents named Bouillon, honoring the brand's unofficial ambassadors. Comedian Mathieu Bouillon teams up to spread the word on social media, and eligible Bouillons can visit www.cantoncanada.com/bouillon to claim a free broth coupon while supplies last.
Discover Montreal's Quartier des Spectacles, a dynamic dining hub where warm bistros, bold fusion spots, and terrace cafes cluster near Place des Arts and MAC, weaving Quebec tradition with global flavors for quick bites or immersive evenings in a vibrant, festival-driven culinary scene.
La Buvette du Dep launches its nine-course tasting menu Les délices du Québec, celebrating the province's iconic sweet and savory dishes such as tourtière, pâté chinois, smoked meat sandwich and a maple dessert trio, available daily from 4pm at Griffintown and Le Plateau for $55, with a $25 wine pairing and reservations via OpenTable.
Explore local spirits this summer with Distilleries du Québec, visiting over 50 distilleries across province for pride and unique products. A limited-edition cocktail shaker at select locations holds a golden ticket for a gourmet getaway for two in the Québec City region. Plan tastings with Route des distilleries, free online tool.
Montreal's summer pulses with ephemeral spaces and seasonal terraces, from rooftop oases and farmers' markets to pedestrian streets and pop-up eateries, transforming the city from the Lachine Canal to the Plateau into a living outdoor festival of food, culture, and community.
Experience Montreal's International des Feux Loto-Québec from the river with Croisières AML. Enjoy front-row fireworks views with dinner on the St. Lawrence, departing the Old Port under the Jacques-Cartier Bridge. Three river packages include five-course meals, live music, onboard soundtrack and VIP access.
Montreal glows with lobster season, as city restaurants pace a wave of lobster rolls, bisques, pastas and bold riffs from Pincette to Capisco, blending maritime pride with Peruvian, Italian and Asian influences for fresh, shareable dishes that celebrate local seafood.
Les Lauriers Gala 2025 reveals finalists in its 7th edition with strong Montreal representation as voting opens ahead of the May 26 gala at New City Gas, celebrating 17 categories, 5200 submissions, and a jury led by Normand Laprise; a posthumous tribute to Daniel Pinard and a vibrant Quebec culinary showcase.
Discover Montreal's restaurants and counters that blend dining with a local grocery of Quebec producers, from artisanal cheeses and maple treats to short-supply-chain meats and wines, inviting visitors to savor authentic terroir and bring home carefully selected products.
Discover Montreal's Aliments du Québec au menu restaurants that celebrate local producers with seasonal, terroir-driven dishes across cozy bistros, cafes, and brasseries. These menus spotlight Quebec ingredients, support regional economies, and offer authentic, flavorful meals rooted in local know-how.
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.
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.