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Simu Liu Revealed His Favourite Montreal Restaurants & 1 Spot Got Some Extra Love

Simu Liu, most known for his roles as Ken in Barbie and the Marvel hero Shang-Chi, took a break from the action to share his culinary conquests in Montreal. The Canadian actor revealed which Montreal restaurants he's visited and loved, and one spot, in particular, received a lot of extra admiration from the Kim's Convenience star.

Liu recently sat down with MTL Blog to discuss his latest campaign as Cheetos first-ever Canadian partnership. With his go-to being Flaming Hot Cheetos, the actor admitted that the only way to really get rid of that orange dust is to lick it off. Luckily for Liu — and lucky for us in the conversation that followed — finger-licking-good foods are something he's familiar with.

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I Tried Ganadara's Massive, Loaded $27 Poutine & It Was... A Lot

How to begin a review of a dish comprised of mussels, ramen, beef, chicken and tteokbokki which is also, simultaneously, poutine?

First, consider what kind of person might want to eat mussels, ramen, beef, chicken and tteokbokki, while also, simultaneously, eating poutine. Then, consider what kind of person might want to read about such a thing, without ever subjecting themselves to the process of consuming it — a culinary rubbernecker, watching a well-seasoned yet undeniably strange car crash of a meal take place from a morbidly curious clinical distance.

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I Tried Poutine In The Middle East & A Cheesy Twist Made It Surprisingly Delicious

Eating (and enjoying) a classic poutine is a foundational practice for nearly every Montrealer, an almost instinctive behaviour not unlike our ability to enjoy a summer terrasse or effortlessly blend two languages together; poutine is simply a way of life here. So, when I stumbled across poutine as a dinner option on my recent travels throughout Lebanon, it took all of two seconds before convincing myself that I had to give it a try.

Some of you may already be raising objections, but hear me out. I totally get it — it sounds a tad wild to go to Lebanon of all places and order a poutine. Still, when you've spent weeks eating through bowls of tabouleh, shish taouk, garlic potatoes and enough hummus to feed a family of five for a month, a culinary change is sometimes needed for the sake of one's palate at least — and of course, for this article.

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A Street Food Night Market With 100 Dishes Is Coming To The Montreal Old Port This Summer

Dozens of street food vendors will take to the Quai de l'Horloge in the Montreal Old Port once again this year for the third edition of the Festival StreetFood Montréal. Details are few so far. The festival dates aren't even out yet. But the festival is on the Montreal Old Port summer calendar and its website promises a four-day return in July.

Online, organizers bill the event as a celebration of Montreal's "vibrant culinary culture."

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Montreal Restaurant La Banquise's Owner Dished About The Evolution Of Its Famous Poutine Menu

It's hard to visit Montreal without hearing about La Banquise. The restaurant is hardly ever empty, and lines often stretch down the block as an eclectic mix of locals and tourists wait patiently for what are often touted as some of the best poutines — 30 in total on an ever-changing menu — in the city.

Its co-owners, Annie Barsalou and Marc Latendresse, term the spot a "success story." Many of the venue's most popular poutines have come to be through a painstaking process of trial, error and innovation, with the oldest item on the menu holding a particularly special place in Barsalou's heart.

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The TikTok ‘Potato Queen’ Tried 2 Famous Montreal Poutines & Her Reaction Is A Whole Mood

Hold onto those gravy boats folks, because two famous Montreal poutines just received a stamp of approval from TikTok royalty. British Michelin-trained chef and "potato queen" Poppy O'Toole ventured over to Montreal for a go at the iconic poutine and it was a cheese curd-induced emotional rollercoaster.

O'Toole began her "the world's best potato" series on TikTok earlier this year — travelling to Amsterdam, London, and New York City to discover the best of the best when it comes to all things potato. O'Toole journeyed north from New York to Montreal; eager and ready to give our esteemed poutine a proper taste.

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All About Poutine: Everything You Need To Know About The Quebec Classic

At the world's end, when nothing remains but dust and rubble, when the land lies grey and fallow and the birds don't dare to sing, what will become of Quebec's culinary legacy? What will we remember of the province that once stood so tall? Poutine, duh.

Here's everything you need to know about poutine, the classic québécois comfort food dish — what it is, where it comes from and where to get it (and not get it).

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The Montreal Old Port Is Hosting A 3-Day Taco Fest In Early September

The summer may be drawing to a close, but there are still some delicious food and cultural events taking place in the city before the fall sets in, including Montreal's beloved Taco Fest.

Taco Fest is returning to the Montreal Old Port this summer — one of the many food and cultural events gracing the sprawling waterside attraction this year. The festival website describes the three-day event as a celebration of "all things Mexican alongside Montreal's most celebrated chefs."

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The Montreal Old Port's Grand PoutineFest Is Back This Year With A New Beer Zone

The Montreal Old Port has released its summer 2023 program, a long list of activities, spectacles and events to draw visitors to the sprawling waterside attraction. Among them, and starting this Wednesday, July 19, is the return of the Grand PoutineFest, a roving troop of food trucks offering unique takes on the beloved Quebec folk dish.

New this year is a beer zone, so attendees can wash down their mountains of fries, cheese, gravy and sure-to-be-wild toppings with local brews.

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12 Of Montreal's Best-Loved Poutines & Where To Find Them

Among Montreal's favourite meals is the humble poutine, a comfort food with no equal that I've ever encountered. Perfect when you're intoxicated and delicious when you're sober, poutine brings warm, cheesy goodness to any occasion. But if you're new in town (or just live under a rock for cheap rent), it can be daunting to face the sheer number of poutine options at your fingertips these days.

Consider this your guided tour of the most well-respected poutine establishments across the island, curated by adoring Montrealers and earnest allies. There's more to poutine than just La Banquise, but it's an excellent place to start.

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5 Of The Best Montreal Poutines For Vegans & Vegetarians​

Poutine is delicious, but it often comes laden with smoked meat or another delicious, but not vegetarian, topping. Thankfully, Montreal has quite a few reputable veggie poutine havens — though several might be surprising.

These spots have been hand-selected from the opinions of a pool of self-reportedly vegetarian or vegan Montrealers and their allies. It's a short list, but that's because quality comes before quantity, and there's somewhat of a shortage of truly great veggie poutines in the city. If your favourite spot has been left off the list, leave a comment down below.

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Canada's La Poutine Week Announced Its Winners & Montreal Dominated

On Valentine's Day, the nation's greatest contest ended for the 11th time. Now, La Poutine Week has unveiled its best-in-show, from publicly voted-upon to privately judged poutines.

Four of the five La Poutine Week concoctions that topped the people's choice list are from Montreal.

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