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You know that local bistro you've always wanted to try? Or that swanky downtown diner your friend raves about? From November 3 to 19, Montreal restaurants are calling diners with an irresistible offer. Over 135 eateries, ranging from cozy corner joints to the city’s high-end dining spaces, are ready to serve multi-course meals without the hefty price tag.

MTLàTABLE is making its grand return, championing Montreal’s eclectic food culture. Participating venues have crafted special menus that won't put a dent in your wallet. This year the options are priced neatly at $38, $53, $68, and $83 for a three or four-course feast.

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There are few pleasures as great as sitting on a Montreal terrace in the sun with fancy cocktails in hand and several friends around you as the St Lawrence River sparkles below. Unfortunately, the season of relaxation and sun is coming to a close, meaning your chances to visit a gorgeous outdoor dining area are running out. We'll be trading the sunny weather for what looks to be an aggressively awful winter.

That means now is the prime time to try as many terrasses as possible before their doors close for the winter, and we have 24 excellent options to check off your 2023 bucket list today.

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On the list of world-renowned celebrities that we're proud to say are from Montreal, tennis star Genie Bouchard is way at the top.

On August 16, MTL Blog got the chance to sit down with Bouchard and get the scoop on her favourite restaurants to visit whenever she's in her home city.

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