Last fall, Mitchell Rosenthal suggested I try Porto Poulet, his favorite spot for Portuguese chicken at 1612 Fleury East in Ahuntsic. We finally visited in June, enjoying a terrasse table.
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Mike Cohen, born and raised in Côte Saint-Luc, has long been active in the community as a volunteer, journalist, and consultant. He profiles restaurants in Montreal and beyond.
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During a weekend visit to Toronto, we enjoyed dinner at EPOCH Bar & Kitchen Terrace at The Ritz-Carlton, highlighting its British gastrobar cuisine, elegant setting, and expert chef.
La Pizza Week doesn’t stop at restaurant doors. For the third year in a row, La Pizza Week and DoorDash are joining forces to support local restaurants in growing their business – all while bringing the fun to even more customers.
Bonaparte, a fine French cuisine restaurant in Old Montreal, celebrates its 40th anniversary, revered by celebrities and locals alike for its authentic dishes, consistent classics, and charming ambiance.
Mythik found in the Bell Centre boasts a "farm to table" à la carte menu, presents Montreal's top-quality local ingredients in chic prepared individual dishes.
In 2012, Melrose Resto, founded by Steve D'Alete and Jimmy Scalia, with Chef Alessandro Gangi, became a culinary and comedy hub in Little Italy, offering an array of delectable dishes and regular standup events.
Musician Dimosthenis James Papadimitrios recommended the hidden gem Geez Resto Bar Café, where co-owner Steve Towell enhances the experience with great burgers, lively ambiance, and regular entertainment events.
Every year when the list of culinary participants for Montréal en Lumiere comes out, I scan about the different restaurants and see which new ones I’d like to explore.
Enter Ferreira Café, which on Friday, March 1 will host restaurateur Leandro Mota and his chef Leonardo Costa from Canastra do Fidalgo located in Costa Nova, Portugal, along with winemaker Carlos Campolargo from the same region. They will offer special festive lunch and dinner menus.
Emad Saad purchased the Boustan restaurant brand in 2017. At the time, only the original spot on downtown Crescent Street and three others existed. Seven years later there are now 66 locations and counting. Not only has Saad taken Boustan to extraordinary levels in Quebec, but the brand is now present in New Brunswick, Ontario and the United States.