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The iconic Dilallo Restaurants stands the test of time  in Ville Émard, franchising and two food trucks

Dilallo Burger Restaurant is indeed part of Montreal’s history, having first been established back in 1929. It all started off in Ville Émard in…

Glenn J. Nashen: Peruvian-Italian Night Out Review of Restaurant Les Deux Fours

Peruvian-Italian restaurant, Les Deux Fours, in the Villeray—Saint-Michel—Parc-Extension borough, my curiosity peaked and I jumped on the opportunity.

The iconic Zak’s Diner opens its fifth location in the trendy  Westboro Village area of Ottawa

Readers of my stories on Ottawa will be very familiar with the fact Zak’s Diner has become a true “go-to” stop in the Nation’s…

<strong>The new Randy’s Bistro in Montreal West already attracting a loyal following</strong>

For Ryan Silkey, opening a new restaurant on the main drag of the town he grew up in is special for many reasons. Randy’s…

Lloyd 5 @ 7 at the Marriott Château Champlain is a top choice for Montréal En Lumière

Montréal En Lumière takes place  February 16 to March 5, 2023, under the theme Discover the best of Montreal in winter! While some 40…

The iconic Marathon Souvlaki: popular menu has remained the same for more than four decades

It all began for the iconic Marathon Souvlaki in 1978 with a small restaurant on Notre Dame Street in Chomedey, Laval, containing five tables…

Pizza Salvatoré revels in the success of an extraordinary expansion plan

Pizza has always been one of my favorite dishes, so when I was driving along Sources Blvd. in Dollard des Ormeaux recently and spotted…

<strong>The growing Saint Houblon restaurant group noted for its beer, pub fare, and weekend brunch</strong>

I have been curious about Saint Houblon for several years now, often passing by their Côte des Neiges area location. When I saw them…

Rock’n Deli chain continues to grow and featuring Halal certified smoked meat

In 1992 Vicky Arghiriu and Ihab Kolta were a newly married couple working for competing companies, Bell Mobility and Rogers. That did not sit…

Athena Pizzeria restaurant, a great new find on West Island

Every neighborhood has a cozy dependable pizzeria in Montreal. The West Island has a handful of great pizzerias. I discovered Athena Pizzeria in Pierrefonds-Roxboro…

La Molisana in Ahuntsic has been serving diners for 40 years

La Molisana is renowned for its fine Italian cuisine. This includes homemade pasta, veal, seafood and authentic pizza baked in their splendid wood oven.…

Restaurant Calzone has been serving West Islanders for a quarter of a century now

Next spring,  Restaurant Calzone will celebrate 25 years of successful operations in Kirkland. This is a family-run business, with Tony Spinelli, his son Mike and son-in-law…