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This weird AF Montreal burger was just crowned 3rd best in all of Canada

Le Burger Week 2024 has officially wrapped up, which means burger creations from five Montreal restaurants have been crowned the best in the city. One of them was even named among the top five burgers in all of Canada — a surprising outcome given its unusual ingredients (but more on that later).

The annual food festival, which took place from September 1 to 8 this year, gives chefs across the country total freedom to craft the most mouthwatering burger masterpieces they can come up with. Then, the nation's burger lovers taste the competing dishes and vote on their favourites.

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montreal japan week

Montreal's Japan Week festival returns next month with sushi showdowns and a Shiba parade

Festival season in Montreal is well underway and returning to the culture and food scene is none other than Montreal's Japan Week.

From the creators of YATAI MTL comes the fourth annual Japan Week festival, which is bringing together more than 40 local businesses, made up of Montreal restaurants, stores and cafés to help you explore Japan without needing a passport.

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Happening Gourmand is back and you can dine for less at these Old Montreal restaurants

When it comes to food festivals across Montreal, foodies can dive into countless events year-round including Happening Gourmand, the acclaimed culinary fair, which is currently taking place this month.

A slew of Old Montreal restaurants are participating in the foodie fest this year, offering three-course table d’hôte dinner menus priced at $39, $49, or $59 every day of the week.

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Montreal's Vegan Festival Will Have Tons Of Tastings & 100 Vendors This Weekend

If you think you've tasted all that Montreal has to offer, think again. The Palais des Congrès is stirring up the city's food scene with a fall festival that might have you reconsidering your dinner plans. Montreal's Vegan Festival (FVMtl) is a hotspot for those who've sworn off animal products or are just hungry for something different. Attendees will have a front-row seat to live cooking demos, the chance to sample inventive vegan dishes, and opportunities to mingle with top chefs in the industry.

One of the brightest stars on this year's marquee is famed chef Christian Ventura. While he might be known to many for his groundbreaking vegan sushi restaurant Sushi Momo, launched on Duluth Street in 2014, Ventura's culinary empire has expanded rapidly. With Bloom sushi, Bvrger, Nofish, and his executive chef role at Lov restaurants, he’s leading the charge in vegan gourmet experiences and challenging traditional perceptions of plant-based cuisine.

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This Montreal Pizza Was Ranked Best In Canada & It’s Basically A Big Mac Pie

There are more Montreal restaurants worth visiting than we could ever list, and that is equally true when considering our Montreal pizza options. Considering Montreal's love for the iconic Italian dish, it's no surprise La Pizza Week had a stop in the 514 this past May.

While Pizza Week may have come and gone, the judges have officially announced the winners of the top five pizzas in Canada, and one Montreal pizza restaurant made the cut.

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