Tony Medeiros

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.

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.

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. But there is a price for that convenience, and…

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.

A man wearing a white chef's hat and a white straitjacket screams with wide eyes and an open mouth, looking directly at the viewer. His face is contorted in an expression of extreme frustration or madness, and his arms are bound across his chest by the straitjacket's straps. The background is a solid bright yellow.

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.