The Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation au Quebec (MAPAQ) has hit a handful of Montreal fast food restaurants with hefty health inspection fines. The MAPAQ determined many of the restaurants were not operating in accordance with its health and safety standards, many of which were fined for improper food temperatures and storage, premise cleanliness and staff hygiene issues. Here are the five Montreal fast food spots to look out for. Starbucks The MAPAQ inspected a Montreal Starbucks on November 29, 2023, fining the café $1,000 due to its lack of cleanliness. Accor ..read more

Some Montreal menus are getting a fizzy lift with new Jarritos-inspired eats. Over a dozen local restaurants have created a special dish incorporating one of the flavours of the fruity Mexican soda. From May 3 to June 14, Montrealers can sample the special creations across the city as part of a limited-time event, called the Jarritos Food Crawl. You can try everything from mochi donuts coated in a tangy soda glaze to reinvented fried chicken sandwiches and a boldly seasoned Mexican poutine. Over five weeks you can work your way through 19 quirky dishes that each have a hint of the unexpected ..read more

If you want to eat some of the world's best pizza, you don't need to travel to Italy. Two Montreal pizza makers earned third place at the 2024 Campionato Mondiale della Pizza (Pizza World Championship), an annual competition held in Parma, Italy last month. Now, the duo is making their award-winning pie available for Montrealers to try right here at home. "Winning in a competition that gathered around 1,000 people — some amazing performers and pizzaoli from all around the world —was something really incredible, and also now bring[ing] this idea to Montreal in our Pizzéria NO.900 is even some ..read more

This Mother’s Day, why settle for ordinary when you can treat Mom to an extraordinary brunch experience in the heart of Old Montreal? With special menus on May 12th, Brasserie 701, Modavie, and Terrasse Nelligan are ready to make this Mother's Day unforgettable, and while Méchant Boeuf does not have a specific Mother's Day menu, it still offers gourmet steakhouse options that are perfect for the occasion. Whether she's a fan of elegant French cuisine, live music at a charming bistro, stunning rooftop views, or gourmet steaks, there’s something to delight every mom. Here’s what each has to of ..read more

Summer is gearing up to be a festival-filled season in Montreal and foodies can officially add a Vietnamese street food festival to their things-to-do list. Chợ Đêm MTL is returning for its second edition this summer at Montreal's Bassin Peel where Vietnamese culture will be on full display. The food festival will run along the waterfront of the Lachine Canal and include eating stations, live performances of both modern and folk songs and dance, V-pop, Vietnamese martial arts and more. Montreal foodies will be able to sample an abundance of gourmet dishes, many of which you'll find at the tr ..read more

Spring in Montreal mean lots of must-try festivals are around the corner, including La Pizza Week. Back for its fourth edition, La Pizza Week promises unique takes on everyone's favourite dish. With over 500 restaurants participating in the cheesy action, you'll be able to enjoy signature creations from some of the top pizza spots in Canada. Around 15 Montreal restaurants will be tasked with putting forth a limited-edition pizza crafted exclusively for La Pizza Week. The food festival is on from May 1 to 7, and Montrealers are ready to fill up on 'za. "This is an opportunity for restaurants ..read more

Montreal has officially spiked the annual North America's 50 Best Bars list with a little local flavour. The spirited showdown of top watering holes across the continent, from Canada to the Caribbean, saw Montreal bars take a double shot at the prestigious ranking and both land. The competition was stiff, featuring the best from nightlife capitals like New York, Las Vegas, and Mexico City. A panel of 270 anonymous industry experts, including bartenders, bar owners and well-travelled cocktail connoisseurs, cast their votes based on innovation, ambiance, and quality of service, ensuring each s ..read more

The Montreal versus Toronto debate is a debate for good reason. There are pros and cons to each of Eastern Canada's major cities. But if there's one thing Montreal indisputably does better, it's poutine. While the MTL Blog team is usually too busy paying less rent while enjoying superior arts & culture to notice what our Ontario rivals are up to, when shocking poutine-related news crosses our desk, we have no choice but to investigate — even if that news is coming out of T-dot (gosh, even its nicknames are goofy). We're not sure how to break this to you, Montreal, but... well... people i ..read more

As the weather warms up across the city, Montreal terrasse season is getting that much closer. And if you're looking for the ideal spot to sip your summer away, then Montreal's newest terrasse might do the trick. While Montreal is home to countless must-try eateries, a brand new concept is joining the roster of impressive rooftop lounges next month and it's expected to be an urban oasis. Terrasse Alizé will officially open its doors on May 2, promising a warm and lively atmosphere, perfect for a 5 à 7, date night, and everything in between. Located on the 9th floor of the boutique hotel, Hum ..read more

The mysterious top floor of Montreal's Eaton Centre has been silent for almost a quarter century. But the well-preserved space that once housed a magnificent Art Deco restaurant will soon spring back to life with the clink of glasses and murmur of diners. Sealed like a time capsule since its close in 1999, Le 9e is a vision of streamlined shapes and bold colours, designed by French architect Jacques Carlu, whose other major works include the Palais de Chaillot in Paris. Original art, furniture, and even dining utensils have been restored, retaining the venue's original glamour, now polished ..read more