There are a lot of interesting storylines for the upcoming 25th edition of Montréal en Lumière (Feb. 22 to March 10), which focuses on dining, outdoor skating and live entertainment, but perhaps none more compelling than a reunion involving two of this country’s most celebrated chefs: Yves Lowe, the executive chef at the Bell Centre and Newfoundland’s Jeremy Charles.
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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.
The Bâton Rouge Grillhouse and Bar at the Complexe Desjardins has long been one of my favorite venues of the venerable chain, especially before seeing a show at the Place des Arts or while in the area for business.
I recently attended the annual teacher's convention at the Hotel Bonaventure. It was the first time I did so since before the pandemic. At lunch hour I would always go to the food court in the same building. When I walked over I was surprised to see that it no longer exists.
For many years, Kyo Bar Japonais has been on our radar screen to try. We finally made that happen recently and it was everything we expected and more. Located in Old Montreal and opened in the summer of 2023, Kyo Bar Japonais immerses you in the frenzied vibe of an Izakaya with the hushed atmosphere of a sushi bar, with a list of over 25 sakés.
On the eve of its 10th anniversary, things are looking very bright for Pizzéria NO.900. With 30 successful franchises, including one that opened in Lyon, France last winter, the brand’s leadership just returned from Atlantic City where it secured first and second place finishes at the International Pizza Challenge.
Although it has been around since 1952, I only experienced the magnificent Duc de Lorraine for the very first time two years ago. Needless to say, it left a lasting impression.
We have been touting the much-anticipated arrival of Milestones Restaurants, a leading Canadian restaurant chain, to Quebec for a few years now. Well, thanks to the team at Foodtastic, this exceptional dining experience has arrived at Fairview-Pointe Claire.
Hogar is a new steakhouse in Westmount with Mexican influence which is quickly attracting a following for lunch and dinner. The place opened last summer. It can seat 60 people in the dining room and 15 more at the bar.