Saint-Lambert welcomes Les Assoiffés Smokehouse, a new smoked meat concept launched January 16. Co-owner Ron Weiser says it is a culinary destination that elevates the South Shore dining scene. Dishes include smoked brisket, ribs, and hot-smoked salmon with wines, craft beers, and bourbons. Reservations at lesassoiffes.com or (450) 671-8901.
Alchimiste Microbrewery of Joliette debuts two gluten-free beers for Dry January: a 100% grain, millet- and buckwheat-based beer with no added syrup, and a gluten-free, alcohol-free blonde. With 23 years of experience, the brewery leads Quebec's alt-beer scene from its Joliette site with a large terrace and 15 draft lines.
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.
PIZZÉRIA NO.900 ranks 43rd among the World's Best Artisan Pizza Chains, the only Canadian entrant, marking its role as a pioneer in Canada's pizza scene; AVPN certified since 2021, it embodies Neapolitan pizza excellence and authenticity.
Fall brunches return at Restaurant L'Elan, Golf Le Parcours du Cerf, starting October 27, 2024, with a gourmet spread of cold and hot stations, homemade mignardises and desserts. A warm Sunday rendezvous to start your fall season. Adults $35, children $20. Reservations: (450) 468-1142 or restaurantlelan.ca.
Oxford Café marks 80 years in Montreal's Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, famed for a warm atmosphere and hearty homemade dishes. Since 1997, owners Gity Pour and Chef Mohammad Salgooghian have kept the original charm while adding a personal twist, with homemade pancakes and benedict sauce that keep regulars coming back.
Zama is a Maya-inspired supper club on Saint-Laurent Boulevard in Montreal opening November 23, 2024, blending gastronomy with immersive ambiance. A Funktion-One sound system delivers Afro-House, Latin, and hip-hop as sculptures and natural materials fuse authenticity with modern luxury for unforgettable evenings.
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.
Brunch is back at Lloyd restaurant starting November 9th, served Saturdays and Sundays from 11am to 2:30pm. For $49, enjoy a gourmet buffet with sweet and savory dishes prepared by Kevin Mougin and his team, plus Lloyd's creative cocktails that elevate the brunch experience. Reserve here for a memorable weekend feast.
LOV restaurants in DIX30, Centropolis and Old Montreal unveil a fall-winter menu by Ian Perreault, adding vegetarian dishes to their vegan staples. Highlights include mozzarella-stuffed arancini, meat-free carbonara, onion soup in red wine broth, and a cheese fondue, plus brunch options. Prices cut 10-20% to ease inflation.
Capisco blends Italian and Peruvian cuisine in Old Montreal on Saint-Paul Street, delivering a chic yet relaxed dining experience with a bold menu, from carbonara with aji amarillo to gnocchi and huancaina beef short ribs, plus a curated wine list and signature cocktails by Joseph David.
Bouillon Albert, opened by The Grinder Group in the former Hachoir space, serves affordable French classics with a twist, from $10 appetizers to $30 mains and under $10 desserts, alongside a varied natural wine list curated by sommelier Jean-Alexandre Boisclair.
Le Fou Fou, Montreal's top luxury food hall at Royalmount, offers a refined 5 à 7 in a lively social scene with exclusive bites and drinks and Monday-to-Friday specials. Unwind after work or shopping, catch up with friends, and enjoy Thursday Beats & Bites with weekly DJ sets from 9pm to midnight.
Gray Collection's hotels earn three of four spots in Condé Nast Traveler's 2024 Readers' Choice Awards, with The Metcalfe Hotel in Ottawa, Hotel William Gray, and L'Auberge du Vieux-Port in Montreal recognized, highlighting the group's hospitality excellence in Montreal and Ottawa.
Olive et Gourmando marks 25 years with a second Montreal location on ROYALMOUNT, serving signature daytime cuisine plus rotating weekly dishes, vegan and gluten-free options, from 11am to 9pm. Open daily on the piazza, designed by Atelier Zébulon Perron with takeout pastries from Boulangerie Automne.
Balam, the latest Mexican restaurant at Royalmount from La Catrina, opened Sept 13 as a 2,500-square-foot, 75-seat space with a 70-seat terrace. Chef David Melo Rubio blends authentic Mexican flavors with a Montreal twist, featuring a smoker, handmade tortillas, and Nectar & Mixologie cocktails in a Tulum-inspired setting with weekend DJs.
Explore lunch at Restaurant h3 in downtown Montreal, where a rotating two-week menu keeps things fresh, open Monday to Friday, 11:30am to 1:30pm, with a two-course table d'hôte that blends fine dining and a welcoming vibe, featuring wine-paired courses and two desserts that change every two weeks.
Le Fou Fou opens Sept 5, 2024 at the Royalmount Complex, a 30,000 sq ft food hall redefining Montreal dining with chef-driven concepts like Tori Ramen, PRIME Beef Bar, Bayswater and more, plus a multi-basket ordering system, indoor/outdoor spaces, and a lively events program for 900+ guests.
Chef Hakim Chajar opens Ôma on the second floor of Vignoble du Ruisseau in Dunham, offering vineyard and mountain views and a seasonal, local-ingredient menu from his own livestock and gardens. The 'mother earth' concept inspires picnic boxes, food and wine pairings, a cocktail bar, and terrace BBQs.
The former Boris Bistro at 465 McGill Street becomes Romies, a modern American bistro by Alexandre Cohen and Raegan Steinberg, with an industrial-vintage interior by Annika Krausz, a chic bar and courtyard, a curated wine list, and a menu from beef tartare to filet mignon, ideal for date nights or gathering with friends.