Montreal's food scene is on fire this week, offering everything from jiggly, cat-shaped desserts to exclusive brunch events that'll cure any Nuit Blanche hangover.
Aside from the seasonal return of McDonald's Shamrock Shake and the chance to craft your own pasta bowl at a new restaurant, you can sip local wine at a Saint-Henri café or score Montreal macarons for a steal.
Here are this week's highlights for new and special eats:
Léché Desserts 5 à 7
When: March 7, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: 640, rue Courcelle
Léché Après Hours is starting a new monthly 5 à 7 at their cozy café, focusing on local and organic wines available by the bottle or glass. For the inaugural event, Chef Josie Weitzenbauer will craft special, one-night-only dishes. Interested guests should RSVP via direct message to secure a table, as spots are limited.
Jiggly Cat Pudding
When: Monday, Wednesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Saturday and Sunday, noon to 7 p.m.
Where: Rì Yuè Café, 333, av. du Président-Kennedy
This viral milk- and gelatin-based dessert is almost too adorable to eat. The cat-shaped treat is a playful take on traditional Italian panna cotta, made with vanilla-flavored cream. You have the chance to try it at the downtown café daily after 1:30 p.m. Only 10 servings are available per day.
Nuit Blanche brunch
Brunchs en Lumière could be the city’s newest tradition for those riding high from Nuit Blanche and looking for more than an eggs-and-bacon fix. On March 3, over two dozen Montreal restaurants will serve special brunch menus. There's an option for most moods, from a kitchen tour at the Casino de Montréal to a quiet retreat at Janine Café, or a spirited meal at Stanley with live music and unlimited mimosas.
$1 Macarons
When: March 9 and 10
Where: Point G, 1255, ave Mont-Royal Est
One of the sweetest signs of spring is back: Point G's $1 macaron special. You have twelve flavours to pick from to stock up on your favourite or mix and match, including pistachio, hazelnut, blueberry, raspberry, lemon, crème brûlée, dark chocolate, red velvet, salted caramel, exotic, maple taffy, and pecan.
You can pre-order by March 3 for delivery during the week of March 11 or for pickup. For the spontaneous, visiting the Montreal Boutique on March 9 or 10 without a pre-order remains an option — just remember, it's while supplies last.
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