I believe that I must have been one of Olive et Gourmando’s first clients back when they first opened in 1998. Flash forward 20+ years and I am still one of their most enthusiastic fans. I remember walking in the very first time I visited and feeling the magic in the air. Whatever “it” was, …
Food lovers rejoice! MTLàTABLE is coming back for an 8th edition November 1 to 13, 2019! The 150 participating restaurants will offer a three-course, $23, $33 or $43 set-price dinner menu. Just like last year, Québec’s terroir and wealth of products will be celebrated again this year with a starring role on each restaurant’s menu. Brunches …
The 15th edition of the SAISONS dinners took place about a week ago. This edition was the summer/fall one and marked the 4th anniversary of SAISONS! Time flies! If you still haven’t heard of SAISONS, it’s the other food-related project that takes up quite a few hours of my time every season. SAISONS is a collection of …
I’ve recently written an article detailing the new crop of micro and nano coffee roasting entities making waves around the Montreal coffee scene. Independent cafés have been on the Montreal stage for a few years now and have been multiplying at a much faster rate than I can keep up with. These cafés and the philosophy …
I went on a very interesting tour of La Transformerie yesterday. It’s a non-profit organization started by four friends, including chef Guillaume Cantin formerly of Les 400 coups. La Transformerie’s aim is to raise awareness and reduce food waste. They’re starting this adventure in the Rosemont-Petite Patrie neighbourhood by working in close partnership with 5 …
