Celebrity chefs Yves Lowe and Jeremy Charles set for “Mythik” reunion at Montréal enLumière
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,…
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Boustan’s rapid expansion continues well beyond Quebec; new Lachine flagship restaurant opens
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…
Bâton Rouge Grillhouse and Bar reopens at Complexe Desjardins with $6.5 million reno
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…
Deli Planet continues to thrive at Central Station with standup comedy on the side
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…
Kyo Bar Japonais offers a splendid Izakaya experience
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…
Pizzéria NO.900 returns from the International Pizza Challenge as big winners
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,…
A return to Duc de Lorraine: Montreal’s iconic French Bistro, Bakery, Pastry Shop and caterer
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…
Milestones has arrived in Quebec with the new Fairview Pointe-Claire location
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 newly opened Hogar Steakhouse in Westmount effortlessly blends the rich heritage of Mexico
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.…