Else’s does bar food better
Montreal institution Else’s, a popular watering hole, is stepping up its game with a new and improved menu, courtesy of two chefs who have been around the block.
Chak Wow: Cheap and cheerful Thai
Chak Wow, a new delivery service in Mile End/Little Italy, serves up the most authentic (and cheap!) Thai food in Montreal.
Mais dishes up tacos, tequila and Tecate
Montreal has been slow on the uptake when it comes to quality Mexican food in town, but Mile End’s new Mais makes up for lost time.
Five group holiday dinners that won’t break the bank
Your bank account’s dwindling balance doesn’t exactly inspire good cheer and benevolence at this time of year, but you’re still expected by friends, family and co-workers to go out and socialize, right? Head here for relatively cheap, quality eats.
Dispatch Coffee – Roasting and rolling
This year, Dispatch Coffee took its espresso on the road. Now, as snow descends on the city, it’s doing its thing in a Mile End pop-up shop.
The Fruit Hunters: the search for sweet
Local filmmaker Yung Chang’s adaptation of Adam Leith Gollner’s acclaimed book is is a beautifully shot, heartwarming glimpse into the world of fruit obsessives.
Société-Orignal rediscovers the taste of Quebec
Société-Orignal bridges the gap between the farm and the plate by bringing local produce directly to Montreal restauranteurs.
Being a cheap bastard never tasted so good
You don’t have to be rolling in the Benjamins (or the Bordens, in this case) to enjoy a good meal in a classy establishment. Put on your best sweater-vest and head out to any of these sure bets for a good deal at Taste MTL.
Grumman ‘78 headquarters — It’s taco time
You may have heard that the Grumman ’78 gang, they of serious local taco renown, recently opened their headquarters to the public. How does the food from their St-Henri digs compare to their mobile eats? Joanna Fox found out.
Blackstrap BBQ: smoking meats
Food writer Joanna Fox reviews Blackstrap BBQ on Wellington in Verdun. Is it deserving of all its early hype?