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A popular Montreal restaurant serving comfort food in Little Italy has closed for good

Dinette Triple Crown, a beloved Montreal restaurant in Little Italy known for its Southern-style comfort food and pre-packed picnic baskets, has closed its doors for good.

An announcement on May 25 marked the end of a 12-year era for the community eatery, cherished for its fried chicken and waffles, creamy mac 'n' cheese, and buttery biscuits with gravy.

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A New Bar In Montreal's Little Italy Has A Negroni Vending Machine & People Are Freaking Out

It’s a project in Little Italy that’s been two years in the making: The recently opened Bar Bello in Montreal’s Little Italy neighbourhood is the latest project from the minds behind the Old Montreal bars Coldroom, El Pequeño, and Bisou Bisou with a big twist: a working vending machine for negronis.

For $16, you can get a glass with ice and a token to use on an old refurbished Coca-Cola machine that serves for one of their eight Negroni variations: Strawberry, chocolate, white, coffee, the Mela d'Alba (made with apple brandy), Rosita (made with tequila), the Cardinale (made with dry vermouth), and the Boulevardier.

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Montreal Restaurant Vin Mon Lapin Was Rated Best In Canada — We Tried It For Date Night

Montreal's Mon Lapin has all the right ingredients for a special night out. Named the top restaurant in the country by Canada's Best 100, it's proof of what happens when you pair exquisite food with a warm atmosphere and remarkable service. The Little Italy restaurant offers a dining experience that could be perfect for that date you've been meaning to plan.

On a Tuesday night visit with my partner, the venue proved delightfully eclectic. Mon Lapin isn't a dimly lit, intimate date spot — the vibe is bright and airy, but every bit as romantic.

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​A Montreal Restaurant Has Taken The Top Spot On Canada's 100 Best Restaurants Ranking

Montreal restaurant Vin Mon Lapin has triumphed over Canada's culinary landscape, clinching the number one spot in the prestigious Canada's Best 100 ranking. The accolade cements its status as a culinary powerhouse, elevating Montreal's reputation as a global culinary destination.

Originally a wine bar, Vin Mon Lapin was established in 2018 by Vin Papillon chef Marc-Olivier Frappier and sommelier Vanya Filipovic. Nestled in Montreal's Little Italy, the restaurant has since evolved into a cherished neighbourhood institution.

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A Montreal Apartment Building Wall Fell Off & You Can Now See Someone's Home From The Street

An apartment building in Montreal's Rosemont–La-Petite-Patrie borough lost a wall on Thursday, December 15, CTV News reports. Montreal fire department spokesperson Alain Laflamme told the outlet that the collapse was possibly due to a demolition in the neighbouring lot.

CTV said that no people were hurt in the incident.

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Montreal's Famous Fruiterie Milano Has 1,000+ Types of Cheese & 500 Bottles Of Olive Oil

Most Montrealers know the giant, red cursive lettering on boulevard Saint-Laurent in Little Italy, but those who haven't stepped foot in the famous Fruiterie Milano might not know that behind the bold signage is an expansive showroom with an equally bold selection of goods, including walls of oils and more cheese than you could taste in a lifetime.

The variety of cheeses, including blue, hard, soft cheese, processed, semi-soft and much, much more, is especially impressive.

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Montreal's Huge Italian Food & Culture Festival Starts This Week — Here's What's Happening

Bravissimo! — the 29th edition of ItalfestMTL, formerly called Montreal's Italian Week, will take place from August 5 to 20.

The event is back in full swing with both virtual and in-person activities all around the island, including in Kirkland, Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, LaSalle, Saint-Léonard, Little Italy and, for the first time ever, the Quartier des Spectacles.

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Montreal's Huge Italian Festival Just Released Its Full Program Of Events For August

This summer's edition of Montreal's Settimana Italiana, called ItalfestMTL, is celebrating the city's Italian community and culture with a hybrid of virtual and in-person events, and it finally announced its complete program.

The 28th edition of Montreal's Italian festival runs from August 6 to August 22 and features concerts, comedy, culinary capsules, an opera evening and a drive-in event.

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Montreal Is Hosting A Huge Italian Festival Next Month

Montreal's renowned Italian Week, now known as ItalfestMTL, is just around the corner and it's bringing back in-person festivities.

This year marks the 28th edition of the popular festival and will bring all the best food and music from local Italian culture for three weeks of events.

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