Table Talk
Why Opening a Restaurant in Montreal Might Be Insanity
Opening a restaurant in Montreal can look like an accident waiting to happen. We look at the costs, risks, failures and the people who keep…
Bar B Barn Is Back! Montreal’s Legendary Ribs Have Returned in DDO, Sorta
Bar B Barn's legendary ribs are back, sorta. Chef Fernando Benliro is serving the original recipes in DDO, bringing a beloved Montreal food tradition back…
The Black Cherry Cola Battle at Schwartz’s
For years, a smoked meat sandwich at Schwartz’s came with one essential companion: a cold Cott’s Black Cherry Cola. Now Cott’s is gone and Fleischer’s…
Décarie Hot Dogs: A Montreal Classic That Endures
Décarie Hot Dogs has been part of Montreal's food scene for generations. Revisit the steamies, poutine, student crowds and lasting appeal of this casse-croûte.
MangeDansMonHood: The Story Behind Montreal’s Smash Burger Buzz
MangeDansMonHood began as an alley pop-up and became a global smash burger sensation, blending nostalgia, hip hop culture, and great food.
Montreal Smoked Meat Prices Have Turned a Working-Class Classic into a Luxury
Montreal smoked meat sandwiches have risen 352% in price since 2001, transforming a once-affordable working-class meal into an occasional treat for many families.
Montreal Food Trucks: From 66-Year Ban to Big Success
Montreal food trucks returned in 2013 after a 66-year ban. Discover the city's top ten best food trucks, success stories, permits, and street food culture.
Orange Julep: Montreal’s Giant Orange Time Machine After 60 Years
Orange Julep has been a Montreal icon since 1932, serving frothy drinks, steamies, poutine, and nostalgia beneath its famous giant orange.
Montreal’s Oldest Restaurants and Survival Secrets
Montreal’s oldest restaurants reveal how iconic spots survive fierce competition, blending history, tradition, and food culture in a cut-throat dining scene.