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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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14 Bucket List Things To Do In Montreal This April

Spring is that you? Well, The Weather Network forecasts cold temps and some "messy" winter storms into April. Just hang in there a little longer Montrealers... The sunny days are gradually returning so you can (finally) come out of your hibernation.

From the Good Friday–Easter long weekend, sugar shacks and springtime festivities, our city has a lot to offer at this time of the year. Plus, it's no longer freezing cold outside, and that only should motivate you to get dressed and get out.

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These Are The Absolute Best Deals At This Old Montreal Restaurant Festival

The 15th edition of Happening Gourmand is back this month, the Old Montreal-based food festival where 11 restaurants are serving three-course table d’hôte menus for just $32, $42, or $52. That might not sound like a big deal, but it’s definitely a deal when you look — and we mean really look — at the options you can feast on.

We dove into every single menu and scrutinized it all, savoury and sweet, to bring you the best of the best for both brunch and dinner. The Happening Gourmand foodie fest is on from March 2 to April 2, 2023.

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11 Old Montreal Restaurants Are Offering 3-Course Dinner Deals This Month, Some As Low As $32

So you want to take your honey (or your bro or your mom) to a sweet three-course meal, but you're worried about the price. You're in luck — this year's Happening Gourmand festival is offering table d'hôte experiences at 11 participating Old Montreal restaurants, and prices are as low as $32 for all three courses.

Brasserie 701, Kyo Bar Japonais and Maggie Oakes are just a few of the restaurants participating in this year's Happening Gourmand, which is in its 15th anniversary year.

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16 Bucket List Things To Do In Montreal In March

It's the final stretch before spring — thank goodness! But that doesn't mean you have to wait indoors for temps to rise and the snow to melt. The worst is behind us and now it's time to make the most of the last bits of winter.

Our city has so much to offer, and even if it's still freezing, you can still find the motivation to get dressed and get out.

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A Weekend Brunch In Montreal Is Being Offered At 6 Old Port Restaurants For $22

Brunch isn't just a meal in Montreal, it's a way of life. Luckily, for all you brunch lovers out there, six different Montreal restaurants will offer a two-course weekend brunch for only $22 all part of the Happening Gourmand festival.

The Old Montreal foodie event is back for its 15th edition from March 2 to April 2 with a total of 11 Old Port restaurants participating in the flavourful fest — six of which are set to offer a bangin' brunch on Saturdays and Sundays.

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9 Things To Do In Montreal This Weekend To Say Bonjour/Hi To April

Can you believe it's already April?! But you know what that means...warmer days in Montreal are FINALLY upon us.

So, while we wait for the city to return to its sunniest self and hit that full bloom, here are some things to do in Montreal this weekend to help bring some much-needed colour back into the city.

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11 Things To Do In Montreal This Weekend To Celebrate The First Week Of Spring

Montrealers can finally hear the words we've been waiting to hear for far too long this weekend: "SPRING IS HERE!"

After what feels like the longest winter ever, spring will be officially sprung on Sunday, March 20 and it could not come soon enough... neither can the weekend. Now, with the weather looking up, here are some of the ways to get out and enjoy the first weekend of spring in Montreal.

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I Tried Modavie's 3 Courses For Happening Gourmand & It’s A LOT Of Food For $39 (VIDEO)

There is simply no denying that food tastes a little better when you don't have to pay an arm and a leg for it — that's what makes Montreal's Happening Gourmand festival so great.

During this month-long food fest, happening until April 3, one gets to experience amazing Montreal restaurants with special table d'hôte brunch and dinner menus at a reduced price.

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11 Things To Do In Montreal This Weekend Now That The City Is Finally Coming Alive Again

Doesn't it just feel like the city's finally coming alive again? After a shenanigan-filled start to 2022, the days are finally a little longer, the Montreal weather's getting warmer and it feels like life's slowly getting back to normal.

Now that the atmosphere is filling up with some much-needed energy, here are things to do this weekend in Montreal to get back in touch with the city we all know and love.

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11 Montreal Restaurants Will Offer 3-Course Meals For Under $40 During Happening Gourmand

Indoor dining in Quebec is back in action and it doesn't seem to be going anywhere anytime soon. Thanks to the loosening of restrictions, Happening Gourmand, Montreal's much-anticipated food festival is back for the first time since 2020.

During this month-long food fest, taking place from March 10 to April 3, one gets to experience amazing Montreal restaurants with special table d'hôte brunch and dinner menus at a reduced price. So you get all the great gastronomical benefits but for a lower price.

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