Beachclub Pointe-Calumet marks 30 years with a summer 2025 makeover, unveiling a new design, renovated pool, redesigned cabanas, improved access and expanded spaces. Led by Olivier Primeau and Groupe Midway, it ranks among the world's top 20 outdoor clubs and No. 1 in Canada by DJ Mag, North America's largest private beach.
Willies brings a fresh billiards and darts lounge to Montreal's Forum, a 4000-square-foot third-floor venue with eight billiards tables, a darts room and two cocktail bars, in an English pub-inspired setting. From the team behind Montreal Bowling, Willies joins a reinvented Forum for group outings, birthdays and corporate events.
RENOIR reopens at the Sofitel Montreal Golden Mile, unveiling a refined French-Quebec fusion with luminous spaces, a chef's table, and a new NINI cocktail lounge. The menu features classics like foie gras au torchon and gravlax alongside cavatelli with smoked artichokes, truffle risotto, and morels, elevating Montreal dining.
Moxy Montreal Downtown brings an energetic industrial-chic vibe to downtown Montreal with 216 rooms, a stylish restaurant-bar, a 12th-floor indoor pool with a sauna, and vibrant local art, located steps from Old Montreal, Griffintown and the Bell Centre; part of the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio.
Discover Montreal's must-try classics, including smoked meat, poutine and bagels, along with beloved spots like Schwartz's Deli, Fairmount Bagel, La Banquise and Olive et Gourmando, where tradition and local flair capture the city's authentic culinary soul.
Montreal earns three spots on North America's 50 Best Bars 2025 list (51-100): No.75 Bar Bisou Bisou, No.84 Bar Bello, and No.91 The Coldroom. Bar Bisou Bisou celebrates apéritif culture with sherries and vermouths; Bar Bello is Canada's first low-ABV specialist; The Coldroom is a hidden Old Montreal speakeasy.
India Rosa opens a 6,000 sq ft, 110-seat location on the ground floor of Hôtel Escad at DIX30 in Brossard, expanding from Plateau and Griffintown with modern Indian tapas, exclusive cocktails and DJ nights, plus a weekend fusion brunch by chef Arnaud Glay, and interiors by Pero Studio celebrating Quebec craftsmanship on the South Shore.
Georges St-Pierre teams with Lord's Hot Sauce to launch RUSH and K.O., two fiery, Canadian-made sauces aged in white oak barrels; vegan, gluten-free, GMO-free and fermented for flavor and health benefits, with a limited 2,620-bottle edition honoring GSP's 26-2-0 record.
Mirko D'Agata named Best Pizzaiolo in the World at the 2025 International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas, winning the Neapolitan Pizza category with a marinara for Pizzéria NO.900. Fiodar Huminski earned 3rd in Traditional American Pizza, elevating Quebec's artisanal pizza reputation for NO.900 across 32 locations.
Phillips Bar opens March 27 in downtown Montreal, a refined Japanese pub by Jatoba's team, with teishoku dishes, makis and hand rolls made before guests, plus baby back ribs, chicken thighs and tartares with chicken and salmon skin chips. A sake and wine bar complements a mid-century setting with 80 seats on the main floor, 22-seat bar and private lounges for groups up to 50.
Atwater Market is ranked the 2nd best market in the world by Lonely Planet in 2025, and showcases local specialties, artisanal cheeses, and a vibrant atmosphere. A Montreal landmark, it offers fresh produce, canal-side picnics, and the heart of Quebec's culinary scene.
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.
Labonté de la Pomme invites you to celebrate sugar season with a reinvented gourmet experience: revisited recipes, ciders, and activities in a setting, with four ways to enjoy: dining room with elevated traditional or maple-inspired menus, a bistro counter and winter terrace, a winter picnic with Oka cheese fondue, and a takeout box.
Montreal Eaton Centre unveils a revamped dining scene in the tunnel with a new food hall opening by fall 2026, blending innovative design with diverse concepts from familiar brands and new eateries. The space complements Time Out Market and Restaurant du 9e, offering a modern, sustainable setting for gatherings with colleagues and friends.
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.