Something delicious is cooking in Montreal's Mile Ex. Well-loved Brasserie T — sister to award-winning restaurant Toqué! — is setting the table at a new location, ready to welcome customers as of May 17.
The Brasserie T at DIX30 has been a favourite among foodies since 2010, thanks to its tasty menu, combining hearty classics, like burgers and fries, and creative surprises, like a vibrant two-colour gazpacho.
Patrons of Brasserie T Mile Ex can look forward to a medley of juicy ribs, tangy tartars, delectable burgers, tender flank steak and an enticing selection of charcuterie platters.
But the latest venture from top chef Normand Laprise and partner Christine Lamarche won't just be a place to eat. They're opening a Comptoir-Épicerie too, so you can pick up prepared meals and choice cuts of meat.
That means you can snag the resto's crispy fries to reheat at home ($8) or a hefty portion of beef lasagna ($20). Fancier options include braised Quebec lamb parmentier with button mushrooms ($28) and fresh sides like asparagus salad with fingerling potatoes, marinated beans and gribiche sauce ($12).
For those outside of the Mile Ex and Montreal who are hoping to sample the brasserie's fare, there's already a new Brasserie T planned to open in Sainte-Thérèse in June.
After naming rue Wellington the coolest street in the entire world, Time Out is back with more accolades for Montreal, but this time they're not for Verdun. In their list of the world's 51 coolest neighbourhoods, the ever-popular hipster mecca of Mile End snagged number five, just behind Ridgewood in New York City.
The list also includes one neighbourhood each from Toronto and Vancouver, but these spots lag far behind Mile End (score!). In the top three spots are areas in Mexico, Portugal and Cambodia, in case anyone was worried about a North American sweep. But what makes Mile End such a strong competitor against the best neighbourhoods in the world?
Time Out cites the high concentration of cool indie stores and delicious eats, as well as championing how walkable this part of the Plateau is. Some local faves are shouted out, including beloved bookstore Drawn & Quarterly and the inimitable Dragon Flowers shop. It's hard to argue that the latter's owner, Tamey Lau, shouldn't be considered an international treasure, as many Mile Enders will agree.
That said, some other Montreal quartiers might feel a little miffed to have been tossed aside in favour of an area that is undergoing rapid gentrification, which risks pushing out the very indie establishments that make the area such a Time Out darling. And it's not like Mile Enders needed another reason to act cooler than the rest of us, okay?
Thankfully, Time Out did refrain from taking a public stance on which famous bagels one should purchase when visiting the Mile End. Time Out Canada editor Laura Osborne made the wise choice to let readers decide where to get their Montreal bagel fix, correctly asserting that "it's all good round here."
A man was stabbed to death overnight in Montreal's Mile-End. Police were called just after 5 a.m. on Friday morning about an armed altercation near the corner of rue Jeanne-Mance and avenue Van Horne. Officers found a victim of unknown age who was pronounced dead on the scene. The man is the 26th homicide victim in the city this year.
"It was an altercation that degenerated between the victim and another man," said SPVM Constable Jean-Pierre Brabant.
Witnesses told police the victim was stabbed at least once, he said. The suspect then fled on foot "in an unknown direction" before police arrived.
The SPVM's Major Crimes Unit will be taking over the investigation. Investigators are working with crime scene technicians to collect evidence at the scene where the fatal stabbing took place.
A command post will also be established in the area on Friday morning to gather more information.
Earlier in the morning, a 23-year-old man was stabbed in the Plateau. Just before 1 a.m., a fight between two people on boulevard St-Laurent resulted in one being stabbed at least once near rue Milton. The victim was taken to the hospital and police said his life is not in danger.
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Montreal is a city of dense but distinct neighbourhoods, each with its own vibe and culture, history and personality. This eclectic urban patchwork has given rise to neighbourhood stereotypes, some misguided but most good-humoured, painfully effective jabs at some of our zaniest collective traits.
A recent Reddit post (shared here with permission) by Los Angeles resident Mark Rad (u/Persianx6) sought to expose Montrealers' perceptions of their neighbours, asking users to "imagine each neighbourhood in Montreal is a guest at a massive house party" and describe their behaviour.
In the almost 100 comments that followed, Redditors lampoon Montrealers' most endearingly annoying practices. Let's just say it does not sound like a fun party.
"Hochelaga is smoking a cigarette under the stove hood. He brought some Pabst but stole an Auval from the fridge," one user, u/gabmori7, wrote alongside dozens of other propositions.
Among their others: "Milton-Parc tells everyone about his experience at Avenue and how European they think Montreal is;" "Saint-Léonard is making pasta and meat for everyone even though people say they're not that hungry;" "the Plateau spends its time saying that the wine is expensive;" and "Saint-Henri asked everyone if they knew about the little third wave café that opened near his house, knowing full well that no one knew about it."
Meanwhile, according to the same commenter, "Anjou, RDP and [Pointe-aux-Trembles] left at 9 p.m. because it's a f[***]ing long way home."
"Villeray smokes his joint and drinks a micro IPA on the balcony while bragging about how much he loves balconies," u/slippingjimmy123 added.
"Shaughnessy Village probably drunk and pissing in the sink, but definitely your go-to guy if you ever need a weirdly specific item," u/JustCapreseSalad proffered.
u/montrealbro imagines the rent-obsessed "downtown person [...] asking everyone else how much they pay" for their place.
The Plateau, one can imagine, is an easy target. u/ProtestTheHero can see the personified neighbourhood "[spending] the whole time smoking on the balcony listening to the Montreal coffeehouse playlist on Spotify. You lose track of how many 'du coups' you hear after approximately six minutes."
As is stuck-up Westmount, who retreated from the plebs, "found the library room and is watching tennis on the tv," according to u/tokhar.
Plenty of automobile-dependent Montreal neighbourhoods and suburbs just didn't make it to the party.
"Laval came, looked for parking, couldn't find any, b[****]ed at the bike paths then went back to Laval" (u/mtlurb).
"Pointe-Claire is still waiting for the 211 after three more don't show up as scheduled" (u/greach169).
"Île-des-Soeurs stayed home because, well, traffic is bad" (u/rlstrader).
The Mile End "didn't show up" because they're "too cool to care about Montreal stuff" (u/horchatar).
Finally, at least three commenters agree that the party pooper is Saint-Lambert.
"Not sure what will happen but pretty sure Saint-Lambert already call the cops," u/jonh_redpath wrote.
For four days, a skate park beneath a Mile End overpass will be transformed into a "digital block party" with epic video projections on surrounding buildings. MAPP_MTL, Montreal's festival of projection mapping, is back from September 21 to 25* for its seventh edition under the theme "multiple dimensions."
Since 2016, the festival has sought to offer a space for video mapping artists — who project videos onto objects or surfaces like buildings to create displays — to promote their work in Montreal.
In an email to MTL Blog, a spokesperson for the event also promised music, food stands and a merchant market. In 2021, MAPP_MTL featured fried chicken and pastries from local restaurant Nakamichi.
The competition MINUTE_MAPP will also make a return on September 22, displaying 60-second works on the façade of the Million Tapis and Tuiles building in front of the skatepark. The call for participants is open to both local and international artists. The deadline to send in an artwork is September 12.
In addition to a jury-selected winner, Montrealers who attend the competition or watch it online can vote for their favourite piece.
Also on the program is the first-ever MARCHÉ_MAPP, a professional gathering dedicated to the development of jobs in public digital art.
*Update: An earlier version of this article stated MAPP_MTL would take place from September 21 to 24. Organizers have since extended the festival to the 25th.
After nearly two years without a permanent home, the Museum of Jewish Montreal (MJM) is setting down roots in the Mile End. The space that archives the history and exhibits the work of the local Jewish community will soon occupy a 10,000-square-foot building in the heart of the neighbourhood. Near the corner of boulevard St-Laurent and avenue Fairmount Ouest, the museum is set to launch a public art project in July.
"After two years of building community online, it’s time to give a physical home to the growing numbers of people looking for new cultural and creative connections to Jewish life in Montreal," said MJM Executive Director Zev Moses in a statement.
The Plateau building that once housed the museum was sold during the pandemic in early 2020, and the new owner evicted the museum. It has since operated mostly online, hosting web-based events that celebrate and connect the Montreal Jewish community.
"We want to give young adults a place to be creative, curious, and connected with Jewish identity on their own terms," said the museum's Artistic Director Alyssa Stokvis-Hauer.
The new location at 5220 boulevard St-Laurent features a winding metal staircase and a massive skylight dome. The building was once a garment factory that briefly became a synagogue and Jewish day school during the 1920s. It later housed Montreal's 1980s nightlife sensation, Lux. For a decade, patrons flocked to the all-night restaurant, bar, and depanneur that contributed to the borough's bohemian reputation. The venue has not been open to the public in over 25 years.
In July, the museum will launch its line-up of arts and cultural programming and plans to unveil its first art exhibition and public mural project by October. An official grand opening will take place in 2023, after some final renovations. Until then, the space will only be open for special events and exhibitions.
YATAI MTL, a festival of Japanese food and culture, is returning to Montreal's Mile End in its full form this June after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic.
The three-day event will feature street food vendors and a market in a neighbourhood park, according to a press release shared with MTL Blog. Visitors will also be able to participate in on-site activities and "cultural programs."
This year, YATAI MTL will take place in tandem with the second edition of Japan Week, during which local Japanese restaurants will showcase their offerings.
Restaurateurs can sign up to participate through an online form until April 18.
Organizers say to "expect to find a lot of Japanese street food, sake, whiskey and Japanese beer, Japanese products and a swarm of Shiba" during the two events.
The popularity of the Shiba Inu party of Japan Week 2021 led to a spring of other adorable doggie events, including a Shiba v. corgi costume contest, that warmed many a pandemic-weary heart.
YATAI MTL also hinted at an "80s Japanese disco night" during the 2022 event.
YATAI MTL will take place between June 10 and 12, 2022. The second edition of Japan Week is scheduled for June 6 to 12.
Get the essential details on the two events below.
Fall means cooler weather so you may not be spending as much time outdoors. That makes this the perfect time to stock up on plant friends to get you through the next several months, and there's a huge end-of-season sale happening at Montreal's iconic Dragon Flowers to help you do that.
According to an Instagram post from the family-run flower shop in the Mile End, all indoor houseplants are on sale, with discounts of up to 50%.
Montreal's Mile End skatepark is set to host a huge nighttime block party this September as part of MAPP_MTL's sixth edition.
The event, billed as "Montreal's projection mapping festival," is a celebration of digital art. The block party will feature monumental digital creations cast on the surrounding buildings, illuminating the skatepark as electronic music plays.
Local restaurant Nakamichi will be serving Japanese fried chicken and pastries over the course of the electric event.
In a press release, MAPP_MTL says there will also be a "small shopping area" showcasing local businesses.
Digital artworks will include work by artist Delphine Dussoubs (Dalkhafine) and minute-long projections by artists from Quebec and around the world, as well as what the festival describes as "works improvised by creators and members of the public [unfolding] in real-time."
Montreal is absolutely stunning in the fall and nothing pairs better with the crisp changing of season than going out for brunch! With the cool air and changing of leaves, why not enjoy a warm brunch and add some new restaurants to your brunch bucket list that just scream FALL!
Now, these restaurants aren't fall themed but they could 514% have me fooled. The list below composes of some amazing new brunch spots and some returning favorites that some Montrealers like me have yet to discover!
Why you should go: Maison Christian Faure makes arguable the best pastries in Montreal! Not only is the location adorable, but they also use seasonal ingredients so you can legit taste fall by coming here!
Why you should go: Taverne Gaspar serves up one of the best weekend brunches in Montreal! The space, originally a 19th-century warehouse, preserves much of its old-school furnishings that gives it those crisp fall vibes.
Why you should go: If you love baked beans on a cold fall day, then La Binerie is the place for you! This Montreal classic will put you in the best mood and have you smiling for the rest of your morning.
Why you should go: For a classic fall breakfast, I suggest making your way over to Toi, Moi & Café. You can have a warm coffee paired with the absolutely perfect omelette of your choice and after you can even hit up Atwater market!
Why you should go: Enjoy a full brunch experience by heading to Bistrot La Fabrique. They have an open kitchen concept that allows you to see and smell your delicious food as it is being made this fall.
Why you should go: This vintage brunch spot is truly like no other. With unique options from British expat Marc Cohen, I guarantee that your mouth will be watering all morning long!
Why you should go: Located in the historic Old Montreal, Olive et Gourmando offers simple and healthy brunch options. Now, this isn't a brunch location that you come dressed to for the Oscar's, but it is definitely a place that serve bomb and fancy dishes this fall!
Why you should go: When you just need to get a nice breakfast without the rush and hurry of a regular brunch spot, Cafe Parvis is the place for you! Not only does it have adorable rustic vibes for fall, but they also have great brunch options.
Why you should go: You may not think that a "garden breakfast" is the ideal thing for fall, but from 8am-11pm everyday you can enjoy a fall themed brunch at Cafe Santropol! You can enjoy a light breakfast in their backyard garden that will be filled with pumpkins and the changing colors of the trees!
Why you should go: To quench your crepe cravings this fall, I suggest heading to Spanel! This little brunch restaurant is perfect for crepe addicts. They are served hot and ready every morning which makes for a perfect fall treat.
Why you should go: This super cool restaurant has a modern diner ambiance and amazing food. They are most famous for their latkes that are totally LIT. When you want a simple yet delicious morning this fall, then this is the place for you!
Why you should go: This adorable newly opened cafe doesn't only act as a great study location, it is also a fabulous brunch spot for you and your BFFs to try! So, you can munch down on some delicious treats while enjoying the crisp fall air.
Why you should go: Miel is a newly opened restaurant that will serve you the best breakfast, lunch, and dinner this fall! Their wooden walls give it the perfect rustic ambiance we all love once it starts to get cold.
Why you should go: Cafe Bazin has it all! They are a superb mix between a pastry shop, café and a French bistro. They describe themselves as a little corner of France in Montreal and I couldn't agree more.
Why you should go: This simple vintage cafe is the definition of cozy! It is absolutely stunning and perfect for a nice warm coffee paired with a simple yet delightful brunch plate this fall. You can sit and people watch from their main window as you sip on a latte and enjoy a croissant!
Why you should go: Not only is Boxermans a hip cafe, but it is also the perfect bistro that will supply you with some delicious fall treats and a spectacular ambiance.
Why you should go: This cool restaurant has a vintage style with exposed brick walls and wooden chairs, giving it an old bar look to it. You get to enjoy the cool rustic atmosphere all while enjoying a fantastic breakfast! Located in the plateau like most restaurants with amazing ambiance, you won’t want to miss out on this one!
Why you should go: If you adore meat, then this is the brunch spot for you! Porco is an Italian inspired restaurant that will serve you up the perfect fall brunch.
Montreal is known for their diverse range of restaurants and some of the best happen to be those that make the deep fried squid heaven known as calamari. Of course I am referring to those spectacular Mediterranean restaurants around the island, which happen to be some of my favorites!
Everyone should know where to get the best calamari in town whether it be an appetizer or a whole meal, especially the one closest to where you live or work. So, to help us all crush our fishy cravings, I suggest checking some of the restaurants below that have been divided by borough. Trust me, I had calamari every day in Italy and these restaurants are some of the best in town.
This Montreal seafood spot that also acts as a fish and chips restaurant! Either way, this is a great place for fried calamari. The squids are crispy, the decor is lovely, and the price is definitely right. They also have tons of dipping sauces if you don't want to just have tzatziki.
For only $8,95, you can get a delicious plate of calamari at Jano! They serve calamari Portuguese style which is grilled and not fried! This delicious and un-battered calamari are grilled and seasoned to mouth-melting perfection with a spicy-buttery sauce. By masterfully grilling the squid instead of over-frying it like some places, Jano's calamari is succulent, juicy, and easy to tear apart.
Philinos is a swanky and classically Montreal-Greek restaurant that specializes in an authentic lively atmosphere and dishes like fried octopus, Saganaki, freshly made Spanakopita, and rack of lamb. Philinos also lays claim to some of the best fried calamaris in the city for $17.
This upscale Greek restaurant serves magnificent renditions of favorites like roasted lamb, octopus, and deep fried eggplant and zucchini. Their Tzatziki and Saganaki are both fabulous and the Kopanisti is another standout. The calamari is fried and served in large portions w/ eggplant and zucchini chips!
Nothing pairs better than a fresh plate of calamari and a piping hot pizza! Artigiani Pizzeria specializes in Italian food and honestly they have some of the best calamari in town!
For only $8, you can get a plate of chunky calamari with a deep fried crust sent from the gods! Sorocco is located in the heart of the Plateau and trust me, nothing compares to their hot calamari,
It would be a sin not to put Maestro SVP on this list! For $14 you can get this giant plate of greasy, crunchy, and lovely calamari. This is trult deep fried heaven!
Orange Rouge is a secret restaurant hidden in Chinatown that has mastered the calamari game! For $17 you can get a fabulous mountain of calamari that will make your mouth water.
This upscale Portuguese restaurant makes fantastic grilled calamari for $18. Ferreira Cafe has an extensive wine list, brilliant food, and grilled calamari just the way it should be done. Ferreira is a haven for properly prepared scallops, fish heads, clams, shrimp, and more beefy Portuguese dishes too!
I adore Wienstein & Gavino's not just because of their wine, but because of their AMAZING plates of calamari that only cost $16. You can head out downtown, enjoy the night life, all while you enjoy fabulous calamari.
For only $13, you can expect nothing less than perfection at Notkins. The ambiance is fabulous and the food is great, but their calamari is SUPERB and a must order!
NYK.S is an upscale gourmet restaurant that offer a fabulous plate of calamari for only $13! It may be the cheapest thing on the menu but it is $514 amazing. It's fresh, salty, and pure happiness.
Marathon's is honestly my favorite place to order calamari! For $14 you get HUGE plate of calamari that can definetly be served as a main plate. It is cooked just right and the sauce really spices it up!
The Keg is known for their steaks, but their calamari is tough competition! It even comes with deep fried veggies that mix perfectly with their cruncky and fresh calamari.
This gourmet restaurant has calamari that will bring you to could 9! Not only does it pair perfectly with every main dish on their menu, but it will even be your favorite part about dinner.
You doesn't love pasta and calamari together? This is truly the Italian delicacy of pairing two of their freshest treat! Whether grilled or fried,Scarolies Pasta Emporium will blow your mind.
This Vieux-Montreal favorite is known for classy French foods like Duck Confit, but it also harbors some dangerous calamari for $12. Perfectly fried, invitingly warm, these calamari melt in your mouth and are paired with delicious cilantro mayonnaise. These calamari are crispy, no gross rubbery stuff.
Chez Delmo is nestled in Montreal's Vieux-Port and is well-known for excellent seafood dishes like their salmon tartare. Chez Delmo is also home to great calamari, halibut, scallops, Arctic char, mussels, and fish & chips.
For $13 you can enjoy a crispy plate of pure heaven from Modavie. They specialise in wine which goes very nicely with the plate of calamari that came right from the sea.
For $13 Bevo offers a small appetrizer of calamari that goes great with their oven cooked pizzas. I wouldn't recommend it as a main dish but it sure is fabulous!
Enjoy some fabulous seafood as you sit in the stunning outdoor garden at Jardin Nelson. For $13 you can share a great big dish of fresh calamari with your BFF this summer.
Ikanos is probably on of the best restaurants on this list! Not only becaause of their amazing seafood platters, but also because of their small portions of calamari that you can have with any meal!
I don't know about you, but I am ALWAYS looking for a good Carribean restaurant in Montreal that gives me those vacation vibes. Luckily for us, Montreal is opening an ALL-NEW Carribean themed restaurant that is legit going to be SO popular.
Lloydie's is officially coming to Montreal and it will completely BLOW YOUR MIND! You can expect nothing less than hearty Carribean food that will transport you all the way to the islands. You've heard of the "Bacon Themed" Restaurant and the "Hawaiian Themed" snack bar, and trust me they are 100% amazing, but this Carribean restaurant looks FLY AF.
Lloydie's is a family business that has been makingsome of the best Carribean food since 1987, so you can expect NOTHING but pure PERFECTION. The owner, Mr. Lloyd Tull, has been in the food business for over 20 years and has mastered the art of Carribean food.
They specialize in Jamaican patties and other Carribean delights! The restaurant will be located on 66 Rue Saint Viateur O in the heart of the Mile End and the official opening has not been announced, but you can expect to taste some delicious Carribean food in mid-September.
Child approaches a statue in a Montreal park.
