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When hunger strikes and you need to sink your teeth into something delicious ASAP (and cooking is just not going to happen), it's time to turn to your faithful takeout app.

And on Saturday, April 15, you have another reason to order in — it's National Takeout Day!

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Montreal hot dogs aren't just an affordable late-night snack, they're also a local speciality — steamies, or steamé, are uniquely Quebecois. They're often smaller than steam-cooked hot dogs south of the border and topped with onions, relish, coleslaw and a tangy "secret" sauce that varies from vendor to vendor.

The street food dates back to the early 1940s when Montreal saw a period of rapid urbanization and many Quebecers moved to the city from rural areas to find work. Hot dog stands began to pop up, offering a convenient and inexpensive snack that could be eaten quickly and easily, which made them popular with factory workers.

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Guys, if you've ever been to Montreal, then you know we're unique AF. We do things a little different here, so that something as simple as eating a bagel or drinking a coffee is a whole new, awesome experience.

READ ALSO: The Real Story Behind Montreal's St-Viateur Bagel Shop

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One of the things I love most about Montreal is the dining scene. Not because the food here is awesome - it is - but because we have such a wide variety of restaurants and cuisines to choose from.

READ ALSO: The Best Poutine In Montreal Is Actually At This Hidden Downtown Spot

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At this stage in my life, I can say, with 100% sincerity, that I don't know what could possibly be better in life than a tasty, warm poutine.

READ ALSO: Montreal Opens Its First-Ever “All You Can Eat” Poutine Restaurant

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At this stage in the game, I don't think I need to tell you guys that food is pretty much my life. Eating out is just a part of my routine at this point, and discovering new and awesome places to nosh is kind of in my blood.

Which can get kind of expensive, if I'm being honest. Luckily, being a restaurant lover also means that I know how to hunt for some pretty inexpensive food deals. Munching on good food doesn't always mean shelling out all kinds of money; in Montreal, there are tons of places where you can eat amazing food for even under $20.

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Whether you’re drunk, high, or just a Montrealer, poutine is one thing everyone around the city can agree on. Regardless of if you have it at La Belle Province or Au Pied de Cochon, the appeal of the dish is difficult to deny.

Although every week in Montreal feels like a celebration of the holy trinity of ingredients that is poutine, a special event will be coming in the next few days: the week-long, city-wide festival known as La Poutine Week. Although past iterations of the event have limited restaurants to offering their poutines at a certain price, this year’s tagline is “Out of This World Poutines,” and chefs are being encouraged to serve up the wildest varieties of the dish they can imagine.

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Ahh, poutine. The quintessential comfort food for any self-respecting Montrealer. How can you deny a bed of fries, topped with cheese curds and drowned in brown gravy? A good poutine can literally make any crappy day better, especially on a cold winter day. Montreal is no stranger to the  iconic poutine and that means an almost infinite amount of restos where you can nab one. So we thought it would be nice to break down the options a bit and compile a selection of awesome poutine places located in the downtown core. There's even a vegan one!

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Eating cheap is equally easy and hella-hard to do in Montreal, both for pretty much the same reason. Montreal is home to so many different restaurants, which range from greasy spoon-y to super-swanky, making your dining options range from the lowest to the highest end. You could eat on the cheap, but you may just be swayed to pay a prettier penny for a ritzier dining experience.

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Given all of the partying that goes on around Montreal, it’s no surprise that there are a bunch of places to go when you’re drunk and ready to chow down. Since there are so many options, the place where you decide to spend your hard-earned dollars on drunk eats represents a difficult but revealing choice. Luckily for you, we here at MTL Blog have done the heavy lifting and figured out what your drunk food preference means. Here’s what your choice of Montreal drunk food says about you.

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There are several things that all citizens of Montreal know to be true, and one of these things is that hot dogs are deeelish and should be available anywhere, at any time. Luckily, this city isn't lacking in choices when it comes to everyone's favorite sausage in a bun. We've rounded up the best of the best so that you can quickly and easily find some hot dogs, when the craving hits you.

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When finals season approaches, students get stressed. We have all sorts of ways to deal with the pressure, but food never fails to do the trick. Don’t break the bank calming your nerves. We’ve compiled a list of places to satisfy your cravings without emptying your wallets.

Click here for 10 Cheap Montreal Restaurants Close To University Campuses >

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