Tony Medeiros

Tony Medeiros is a Montreal-based blogger with over 20 years of experience covering pop culture and the culinary scene. Known for his engaging reviews and unique insights, he has built a trusted voice for readers seeking informed and entertaining perspectives on food and entertainment. @sandboxworld @tonymedeiros

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Tony Medeiros

Table Talk

Montreal Is Upgrading Its Streets. Are Restaurants Paying the Price?

Montreal construction disrupts restaurant access and sales. From Verdun to downtown, are street upgrades putting local businesses at risk?

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Table Talk

OpenTable Privacy: What Diners Should Know About Their Data

OpenTable makes restaurant reservations easy, but what happens to your personal data? A diner weighs convenience, deals and privacy.

A hot dog rests in a paper wrapper, generously topped with shredded sauerkraut and mustard.

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Dish Stories

The Montreal Steamé: The Rodney Dangerfield of Fast Food

Discover Montreal’s steamé, its classic toppings, hot-dog history and longtime local institutions, including Chez Ma Tante and Montreal Pool Room.

A spacious, brightly lit modern library or study lounge features people seated at round white tables working on laptops and reading. The room has light wood-look flooring, white ceiling panels with recessed lighting, green booth seating along the back wall, and shelves filled with books to the right.

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Maya’s Café in LaSalle: Coffee, Danishes and Ideas Worth Chewing On

A regular coffee, a Danish and a good place to think. My review of Maya’s Pâtisserie inside LaSalle’s L’Octogone Library, featuring pastries and Medovik cake.

Tony Medeiros

Lord William Pub: A Griffintown Surprise Worth Discovering

Discover Lord William Pub in Griffintown, where historic surroundings, burgers, nachos, fries and a lively pub atmosphere make for a memorable meal.

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Coffee

I Ordered a Canadiano Instead of an Americano. Elbows Up!

I ordered a Canadiano instead of an Americano at a local café. Here's what I thought about the coffee and the story behind it.

A tall glass of dark brown cola with ice and many bubbles sits on a white napkin on a wooden table. To the left is a small potted plant and a pepper grinder. In the background, out of focus, are dark booths and people dining in a restaurant.

Tony Medeiros

Table Talk

Why Does Your Restaurant Coke Cost $4?

Why does a restaurant Coke cost $4? We look at fountain drinks, restaurant margins, self-serve soda and who really controls the experience.

An Uber Eats delivery person with a large black backpack stands at the entrance of a dimly lit restaurant, waiting for a brown paper bag with 'Bon appétit!' written on a tag, and two round takeout containers on a wooden table. The restaurant interior features dark wood furniture, a bar in the background, and several patrons dining at tables.

Tony Medeiros

Table Talk

Uber Eats: The Necessary Evil of the Restaurant Business

Uber Eats has become part of the restaurant business, connecting restaurants with customers who want convenience.

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Table Talk

The Food Court Isn’t What It Used to Be. And That’s the Point.

Montreal's food courts are changing from quick-bite stops into dining destinations, with shopping centres investing in choice, comfort and restaurant concepts.

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