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10 Underrated Spots To Eat On Queen Mary That Are Worth The Trip To CDN-NDG
While older folks who grew up in the Plateau would probably laugh after learning the cold-water flat they grew up in on rue de Bullion is now worth millions, the area around Queen Mary has remained rich with options for long-time residents and newcomers, alike.
That's not to say it hasn't had its fair share of transformation.
According to author Christopher DeWolf, Snowdon, the area around Queen Mary, was an emerging middle-class suburb and retail hub in the 1940s. It had the venerable Snowdon Theatre, a Reitmans, a Woolworths, and a wax museum.
Things changed in the decades that followed. The department stores closed. The Snowdon Theatre lost business.
But it adapted. Anchored in the east by Saint Joseph's Oratory and the Collège International Marie de France, the street is now populated by countless small businesses and places to eat.
Here are just a few worth checking out!
Restaurant Hot Africa
Where: 4959, chemin Queen Mary
From the outside, this small eatery doesn't look like anything special but then you taste the food. I challenge you to test your metal against their green sauce, which is spicy enough to melt the flesh from your face in the most delectable way possible.
R.E.A.L. Bagel
Where: 4940, chemin Queen Mary
Their delicious hand-rolled, wood-oven-baked bagels are on par with anything you’ll find at St-Viateur or Fairmount.
Grillades Portugaises De Silva
Where: 5334, chemin Queen Mary
Queen Mary is pretty far from Little Portugal but you wouldn’t know it at this classic spot for rotisserie chicken.
Benny & Fils
Where: 4944, chemin Queen Mary
It used to be called Chez Benny. Then it moved across the street and changed its name to Benny & Fils. Either way, they make very good Mediterranean cuisine.
Estiatorio Yia Sou!
Where: 5375, chemin Queen Mary
Yia Sou translates to “hello" in Greek and you're sure to be greeted with an authentic dining experience at this classic Greek grill. Also, its souvlaki was voted one of the best in the city by CTV.
Wasabi Sushi
Where: 5410, chemin Queen Mary
This friendly neighbourhood sushi dispensary has amazing food at reasonable prices.
Chops Resto Bar
Where: 5322, chemin Queen Mary
This very well might be the only kosher Asian fusion steakhouse and sushi bar on the planet.
Peking Garden Restaurant
Where: 5255, chemin Queen Mary
No-frills northern Chinese cuisine at a reasonable price. What’s not to like?
Masala Palace
Where: 4961-D, chemin Queen Mary
They've been serving beautiful Indian food for you to devour for almost three decades.
Olu Olu Poké
Where: 4986A, chemin Queen Mary
Hawaiian poke bowls? Yes, please. This place is getting rave reviews online and they'll even personalize your bowl.
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