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Thailand's Government Endorsed 8 Montreal Thai Restaurants It Considers 'Authentic' (MAP)

The Royal Thai Government, along with the Ministry of Commerce and Toronto's Thai Trade Centre, announced a new certification system for restaurants with "authentic Thai cuisine" in Canada.

Eight Montreal Thai restaurants made the cut with two achieving the highest level of recognition.

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You Know You're A True MTL Anglophone If You've Seen At Least 1 Of These Quebec Movies

Do you know much about Quebec’s thriving domestic film industry?

If you’re a Montreal anglophone, the answer might be no. But that’s OK because there’s so much to catch up on and learn. 

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St-Hubert Just Launched Fried Chicken For A Limited Time & It's A Must-Try

St-Hubert just added fried chicken to their menu, and it's already a big hit. You can order it to go, have it delivered or eat it in dining rooms — but don't take too long picking a side dish, because this crispy goodness is available only for a limited time.

The restaurant chain has been Quebecers' favourite spot for quality chicken since 1951, so this new take on a classic dish really makes sense. It might even become your go-to for sports night or any time you're craving comfort food.

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Joe Beef Now Has TV Dinners For 1 So You Can Elevate Your Nightly Netflix & Cry Session

With the pandemic in full swing, chances are you find yourself eating alone in front of the television more often than not. If this conjures up images of sad Lean Cuisine and Hungry Man meals, then it's time to rethink your life choices thanks to Joe Beef's latest menu item: upscale TV dinners. 

The Little Burgundy steak and seafood joint, one of Montreal's quintessential eateries, is putting its own creative spin on ready-made-meals, first popularized in the 1950s.

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You're Not A True Montrealer If You Haven't Tried At Least 9 Of These 14 Popular Dishes

I've said it before, and I'll say it again: Montreal is a food-lover's paradise! People come from all over the world to try some of Montreal's popular dishes. But how many have you tried?

One of the best parts of Montreal is that all of the places that tourists like to go to are places that locals like to check out, too.

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Chocolats Favoris Just Launched Its New Fall Menu & Here Are 8 Things You've Gotta Try

It's officially autumn — the leaves are changing and the chilly air has returned. A favourite season for Montrealers, it's a time of warm sweaters... and indulging our sweet tooth. After all, what better way is there to warm your bones than with some warm apple cider, pumpkin spice treats, and - of course - chocolate?

To celebrate this nostalgic time of year, Chocolats Favoris has released their 2020 autumn menu. With locations all over the city, this chocolaterie is specialized in bringing desserts across Montreal since 1979.

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8 Montreal Brunch & Breakfast Spots Where You Can Get A Lot Of Food For Under $25

There are so many Montreal brunch and breakfast spots that honestly, it's tough to choose which ones to include on one of these lists. Montreal's breakfast professionals know which ones are the best and which ones are the worst, no doubt, but trying to narrow down spots where you can eat a lot for under $25 remains a challenge. Though breakfast is often a group activity, sometimes, you want to bring just a date or even take yourself out to brunch. 

As much as I love brunch, some places have the tendency to be on the pricey side. That's not a knock on those places by any means, but sometimes, the plan of action is to load up on the mimosas and get a plate of bacon and eggs for under $10 bucks, ya know? 

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7 Montreal Restaurants That Take Classic Mac n' Cheese To The NEXT Level

It's that comfort food time of the year. You know, when all you want to do is stay cozy inside and have a heaping plate of your favourite food at a delicious Montreal restaurant. For many of us, that's favourite is an oldie, but a goodie: mac n' cheese.

In fact, did you know that Canadians eat more mac n' cheese per capita than anywhere else in the world.

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