Five to ten years ago, Montreal’s most renowned restaurant as identified by those outside of the province was, without a doubt, Martin Picard’s Pied de Cochon. While it’s still at the top of most food lovers’ to-do lists, it’s not this restaurant that people inquire about most when I travel in the United States. It… Continue Reading
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Who Said There’s No Street Food in Montreal?
Not so long ago, Montreal’s food lovers were brooding over the city statute that prevents food trucks from operating freely. The bylaw—which was adopted in 1947 to ensure hygiene standards and protect the city’s restaurateurs against “unfair competition”—forbids the serving of street food except at a festival or special event that closes a street to… Continue Reading
Dîner en blanc in Montreal
Last Thursday was Montreal’s third Dîner en blanc (Dinner in White), and it was the first time I had attended this impressive event. A couple of months ago, friends from Montreal invited E and me to take part in Le Dîner, and we accepted quickly, thinking it looked fun and a great excuse to dress… Continue Reading