Tag: Montreal restaurants

I Ordered a Canadiano Instead of an Americano. Elbows Up!

I ordered a Canadiano instead of an Americano at a Montreal café. Here's what I thought about the coffee, the name and the Canadian story…

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.

A close-up shot of a large, crusty Italian sub sandwich filled with breaded cutlets, thinly sliced salami, fresh arugula, red and yellow bell pepper slices, and a creamy sauce, resting on a white surface with a patterned napkin in the background.

Bossa Is Coming to the West Island

Bossa is coming to the West Island this October, bringing its popular Italian sandwiches to a new location on Sources Boulevard in Dollard-des-Ormeaux.

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…

American Restaurant Chains You’ll Find Across Canada, But Not in Quebec

Travel outside Quebec and you'll start noticing restaurant chains that seem to be everywhere else in Canada. We look at five American brands with established…

Montreal’s Pizza Month Is About to Get Very Serious

Montreal's Pizza Month is turning October into a citywide pizza showdown, with Pizza Fest MTL bringing featured pies, public voting and a major challenge.

Montreal Restaurants We Lost and Still Miss

Five Montreal restaurants that are gone but not forgotten, from Bar-B-Barn and Bens to Main Deli, Taverne Magnan and Brown Derby.