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Eat and Drink

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This Mother’s Day, why settle for ordinary when you can treat Mom to an extraordinary brunch experience in the heart of Old Montreal? With special menus on May 12th, Brasserie 701, Modavie, and Terrasse Nelligan are ready to make this Mother's Day unforgettable, and while Méchant Boeuf does not have a specific Mother's Day menu, it still offers gourmet steakhouse options that are perfect for the occasion. Whether she's a fan of elegant French cuisine, live music at a charming bistro, stunning rooftop views, or gourmet steaks, there’s something to delight every mom. Here’s what each has to offer:

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Summer is gearing up to be a festival-filled season in Montreal and foodies can officially add a Vietnamese street food festival to their things-to-do list.

Chợ Đêm MTL is returning for its second edition this summer at Montreal's Bassin Peel where Vietnamese culture will be on full display. The food festival will run along the waterfront of the Lachine Canal and include eating stations, live performances of both modern and folk songs and dance, V-pop, Vietnamese martial arts and more.

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Spring in Montreal mean lots of must-try festivals are around the corner, including La Pizza Week.

Back for its fourth edition, La Pizza Week promises unique takes on everyone's favourite dish. With over 500 restaurants participating in the cheesy action, you'll be able to enjoy signature creations from some of the top pizza spots in Canada.

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When it comes to must-try cafés in Montreal, there are countless spots to choose from depending on the vibe you want. If you're looking for an elevated experience that will transport you to the future, then there's one café and workspace well worth a visit.

Barri Café in Sainte-Thérèse offers guests a modern tech moment with self-serve ordering, private study pods, and a robot server. Yes, a robot server.

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Montreal has officially spiked the annual North America's 50 Best Bars list with a little local flavour. The spirited showdown of top watering holes across the continent, from Canada to the Caribbean, saw Montreal bars take a double shot at the prestigious ranking and both land.

The competition was stiff, featuring the best from nightlife capitals like New York, Las Vegas, and Mexico City. A panel of 270 anonymous industry experts, including bartenders, bar owners and well-travelled cocktail connoisseurs, cast their votes based on innovation, ambiance, and quality of service, ensuring each selected bar meets a gold standard of excellence.

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The Montreal versus Toronto debate is a debate for good reason. There are pros and cons to each of Eastern Canada's major cities. But if there's one thing Montreal indisputably does better, it's poutine.

While the MTL Blog team is usually too busy paying less rent while enjoying superior arts & culture to notice what our Ontario rivals are up to, when shocking poutine-related news crosses our desk, we have no choice but to investigate — even if that news is coming out of T-dot (gosh, even its nicknames are goofy).

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As the weather warms up across the city, Montreal terrasse season is getting that much closer. And if you're looking for the ideal spot to sip your summer away, then Montreal's newest terrasse might do the trick.

While Montreal is home to countless must-try eateries, a brand new concept is joining the roster of impressive rooftop lounges next month and it's expected to be an urban oasis.

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The mysterious top floor of Montreal's Eaton Centre has been silent for almost a quarter century. But the well-preserved space that once housed a magnificent Art Deco restaurant will soon spring back to life with the clink of glasses and murmur of diners.

Sealed like a time capsule since its close in 1999, Le 9e is a vision of streamlined shapes and bold colours, designed by French architect Jacques Carlu, whose other major works include the Palais de Chaillot in Paris.

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From Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter to TV's Yellowstone to Louis Vuitton's Wild West inspired fashion collection, there's no denying that country western is having a moment — and Montreal has jumped on the bandwagon (or stomped on it, rather, while wearing big ol' cowboy boots).

With our own LASSO music festival making waves in just two years, and Spaghetti Western bar's unrelenting popularity, you might as well start calling the city MontreY'ALL.

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Montreal's Royalmount mega-mall is set to open this upcoming August, and it's safe to say that Quebec is about to get a lot more luxe.

The upcoming Royalmount mall, spearheaded by real estate developer Carbonleo, promises to redefine the shopping experience with over 170 stores, 60 cafés and restaurants, an entertainment venue, a spa, integrated green spaces and more.

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Eric Wareheim — who you may recognize from cult comedy duo Tim & Eric or Netflix's Master of None — is not only a comedian and actor, but also a known foodie.

He's the author of bestselling cookbook FOODHEIM: A Culinary Adventure, is reportedly working on a new book documenting steakhouses across the U.S. and is one of the winemakers behind Las Jaras Wines. His Instagram account looks more like a love letter to food, addressed to his 461K followers, the bio for which reads: "Top Food Blog™️."

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The only thing that's better than a Montreal poutine…is a free Montreal poutine.

Fans of the signature Quebec dish — made up of three ingredients, and three ingredients only: French fries, cheese curds and gravy — can score a free poutine for one day only this month in celebration of an iconic Montreal restaurant.

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