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Time Out Ranked 2 Montreal Spots Among The 'Coolest Secret Restaurants' On The Continent

Pull out your magnifying glasses and grab your sleuthiest friend. Two Montreal restaurants made Time Out's list of the "coolest secret restaurants on the continent."

Wine bar and Italian restaurant Gia and upscale rooftop bar Terrasse Carla ranked eighth and 16th, respectively.

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13 Things To Do In Montreal This Weekend

High five! — we've made it through another week of work. In the city of festivals, Montrealers can "work hard, play hard" as there are always tons of things to do on weekends.

Whether you're looking to dance it out to evacuate the stress, watch a show, drink or eat tons of food, the 514 has something for everyone.

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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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This Snazzy Montreal-Area Italian Restaurant Is A Perfect Fancy Date Night Spot

One thing that Montreal has no shortage of is Italian restaurants. From mom-n'-pop shops, casual family-style spots and upscale ristorantes, you're never far from a taste of the Old Country. But one Italian restaurant that's really causing some buzz is Ristorante Donato in Westmount, so I decided to make a visit to the relatively (it opened at the end of 2021) new place in town to experience (and taste!) it for myself.

First order of business: some drinks. We ordered the Negroni Blanco with lots of refreshing citrus flavours and the Donato Old Fashioned with rabarbaro and amarena, a type of cherry.

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Montreal Pasta Fest Starts This Week With Belly-Warming, Carb-Loaded Dishes From 19 Restos

If there was ever an excuse for a pasta crawl, this is it. Montreal Pasta Fest starts May 11. 19 restaurants on the island, North and South Shores have created special pasta dishes for the occasion.

Organizers have billed the fest as "the largest celebration of pastas in the greater Montreal area." The goal is to showcase local pasta-makers and give Montrealers an opportunity to discover area Italian restaurants.

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This Italian Restaurant Just Opened In Griffintown & It Looks Pasta-Tively Delicious

Looking for a new spot to try out? Well, with Montreal restaurants officially re-opened, now is the perfect time to head over to Pronto Prêt-À-Manger's newest Griffintown location.

The Italian restaurant reigned supreme in the West Island and has now opened a new franchise right in the heart of Griffintown. The grand opening took place on February 18 and their delectable options will make your mouth water.

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2 Quebec Restaurants That Vowed To Reopen Against Public Health Rules Are Backing Down

Two Quebec restaurants that sparked a media frenzy when they announced they'd reopen despite public health rules are backing down ahead of the officially sanctioned reopening of dining rooms on January 31.

Earlier in January, Montreal Italian restaurant Kesté and Saguenay pâtisserie Vite des Péchés vowed they'd open their doors to customers seeking sit-down meals after enduring wave after wave of restrictions that they said had been damaging and, most recently, inconsistent.

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This Montreal Italian Takeout Spot Makes Authentic Sandwiches That Taste Just Like Nonna's

Who needs a trip to Italy when you've got a taste of it in Montreal's very own Verdun? In the age of COVID-19, with dining rooms currently closed, we've got you covered on a must-try spot that is bound to fulfill all of your takeaway needs. BOSSA is an Italian restaurant and grocery store that prides itself on being family-run, and their signature sandwiches certainly set them apart.

Located on rue Wellington, BOSSA offers over 20 varieties of hot and cold sandwiches. From their sausage and peppers mix ($11.95) and prosciutto mortadella ($12.95) to their roasted chicken sandwich fixed with pesto, dried tomatoes, and a balsamic reduction ($12.95), you'll be salivating just thinking about it — we certainly are!

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