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This Montreal restaurant has a new 5 à 7 with cocktails, Mediterranean bites and live music

The summer season is already heating up and things are about to sizzle even more thanks to brand new 5 à 7 in Montreal.

Améa Café has officially launched its very own social CINQ@SEPT, which will take place the first Wednesday of every month (with the possibility of it becoming a bi-monthly event).

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11 Montreal restaurants every local needs to visit this summer

Summer's arrival brings about a slew of Montreal restaurants that capture the very essence of what makes summer in Montreal so magical (hot…but magical nonetheless).

With warmer temperatures, non-stop festival after festival and of course, terrasse season, there are a few restaurants every local should take advantage of while we can. 'Cause before we know it, we'll be back to — y'know what? Let's not ruin the vibe.

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This luxe, long-lost downtown Montreal restaurant and venue reopens next month (FIRST LOOK)

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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Downtown Montreal meets Wild West at this new country-themed bar and restaurant (PHOTOS)

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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A Haidilao Hot Pot restaurant opened in Downtown Montreal — prepare for the royal treatment

Montreal, meet Haidilao Hot Pot, the newest hot pot spot on the block.

Located in Downtown Montreal, the new restaurant opened its doors earlier this year on rue Saint-Catherine O. I have been longing to go ever since and the moment has finally come.

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9 Montreal Restaurants That Should Be On Every Visitor's List In 2024

It's no secret Montreal is the place to go for a next-level culinary experience. In fact, Montreal was ranked as one of the best cities in the world for food.

Whether you're into fine dining, casual eats, and/or cheaper bites, Montreal has everything to satisfy travellers during their time in la belle province.

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This Montreal Restaurant Is Now Serving Up A Decadent $45 All-You-Can-Eat Brunch

When it comes to brunch, Montreal does not play around.

Whether you're in the mood for a casual catch-up with the gals, celebrating something special or simply want to eat to your heart's content, Montreal brunch is always a good idea.

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7 New Montreal Restaurants That You Shouldn't Miss This Year

New Montreal restaurants are upping the food game this year with openings that'll have you reconsidering your dinner plans. There's a new restaurant where the lasagna alone could cause a line out the door and a sushi bar where the view competes with the menu for your attention. Another spot reimagines Chinese cuisine for the night owls, while an Art Deco gem could bring back the glamour of 1930s dining.

With everything from comfort food turned gourmet to a brasserie that spotlights Quebecois ingredients, Montreal's dining scene is introducing an array of exciting options. Here are some of this year's most-anticipated eateries likely to become the city's worst-kept secrets:

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Montreal Has A New All-You-Can-Eat Sushi Restaurant & It's An Anime Lovers Dream (PHOTOS)

Montreal has a brand new all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant and it's entirely anime-themed.

Located on rue Saint-Catherine O., directly across from Guy-Concordia, Bistro Manga officially opened its doors this past October and has been serving up sushi rolls, sashimi, grilled meats, ramen and loads of other delicious menu items.

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This Downtown Montreal Restaurant Had A Major Glow-Up, Proving Hotel Dining Is Still In

If you still think Montreal hotels are just for a night's stay and not a killer meal, think again. Many local hotels have been stepping up their dining game considerably over the past year.

While some might dismiss them as mere stopovers for tourists, places like Restaurant Stanley are changing perceptions. Located in Centre Sheraton Montréal's redesigned Grand Hall, it sits on the historic grounds of the first Stanley Cup final in 1894. And it's setting a new standard for hotel food.

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The Best Restaurants In Downtown Montreal

Everything’s great when you’re downtown, right? That goes double for Montreal: When you’re eating at any one of the best restaurants in downtown Montreal, you really get a feel for the high-class atmosphere and the high quality of food here.

With its high concentration of tourists, Montreal’s centre-ville is a meeting ground for many of the city’s best chefs, all setting up to put their best foot forward and bring their A-game. Great brunch spots, award-winning spots, spots to pig out at, absolutely astounding spots that are sure to impress your date—downtown’s really got a lot going on, and it knows it.

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A Swank New Downtown Montreal Restaurant & Rooftop Terrasse Opened At Place Ville Marie

Montreal's restaurant scene just got a whole lot swankier with the newest eat-and-drink addition on the block: Hiatus and RoseOrange. Located at Place Ville Marie, Hiatus is a resto-bar combo offering up breathtakingly panoramic views of Montreal's skyline, a sight that can be best enjoyed with a cocktail in hand.

Hiatus, which officially opened its doors on August 1, 2023, occupies two top floors of Place Ville Marie. On the 45th floor, guests will be able to find a café-bar that will remain open all day so you can enjoy a morning coffee, an afternoon bite, or an after-work 5 à 7. As the evening eases in, the café bar area of Hiatus will offer a selection of wines by the glass and cocktails, as well as small bites, all in a cozy, upscale setting.

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