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time out market montreal

Accessibility in Montreal might be a work in progress, but the city seems to be coming around to the fact that it’s rude to stair. At least, not without a ramp or elevator nearby.

From relaxing in a fairytale greenhouse to paddleboarding on the Saint Lawrence River, some of the city's coolest spots are now more reachable than ever. You can lose yourself in floor-to-ceiling digital artworks or sip afternoon tea at the Ritz like royalty.

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You'll no longer need to live in (or hike out to) Montreal's East End to get your hands on the city's best smash burgers.

Simon Jodoin-Bouchard, better known as Montreal's "King of the Smash Burger" and "Simon de l'Est," is gearing up to venture west as he opens a new location of his Tétrauville restaurant, Chez Simon Cantine Urbaine.

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New Montreal restaurants are upping the food game this year with openings that'll have you reconsidering your dinner plans. There's a new restaurant where the lasagna alone could cause a line out the door and a sushi bar where the view competes with the menu for your attention. Another spot reimagines Chinese cuisine for the night owls, while an Art Deco gem could bring back the glamour of 1930s dining.

With everything from comfort food turned gourmet to a brasserie that spotlights Quebecois ingredients, Montreal's dining scene is introducing an array of exciting options. Here are some of this year's most-anticipated eateries likely to become the city's worst-kept secrets:

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Montreal's Time Out Market is welcoming a new brasserie to its repertoire of impressive eat and drink counters and the menu is loaded with mouthwatering comfort foods including truffle mac and cheese and duck confit burritos.

Climats, the new brasserie, will be spearheaded by Chef Jean-Sébastien Giguère, the soul behind La Cabana du Coureur, Restaurant H3 and Le Coureur des Bois, to name a few.

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In a city renowned for its vibrant food scene and culinary talents, finding an affordable yet delicious Montreal restaurant should theoretically feel like a daunting task. But in reality, knowing and discovering the bountiful cheap eat spots across Montreal is everyone's favourite food-related pursuit — including Montreal's top chefs, six of whom have revealed their hidden gems for a satisfying meal in Montreal under $20.

Considering our vast repertoire of must-try eateries, there is a little bit of everything for everyone, and while it may not feel as if there are delectable cheap eats and inexpensive bars in Montreal, there are more than you'd think.

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After naming Montreal's rue Wellington as the coolest street in the world, Time Out is sharing even more love for Montreal with yet another accolade. In a recent list of the world's "40 Coolest Neighbourhoods", Downtown Montreal managed to snag a spot in the 2023 ranking.

"The world’s coolest neighbourhoods this year is, therefore, places with big personalities. Each area’s diversity is reflected in its food, culture and festivals. Community is key: locals have banded together to rebuild their neighbourhood after disaster, to protest the demolition of much-loved cultural venues or simply to create spaces where people can come together and have some fun," Time Out said.

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Montreal is home to countless must-try restaurants, not to mention is the spot to grab a smoked meat sandwich, poutine or a Montreal-style bagel, so it's no surprise that chefs from across the world flock to la belle province for a taste of Montreal. With a slew of new restaurants, cheap eats and loads of outrageous creations, Montreal is one city you'll rarely go hungry in, just ask one TikTok foodie.

Chef Reactions, a seasoned culinary expert with decades of experience in the restaurant industry and a few years of experience being massively viral on TikTok, recently set his sights on Montreal's killer culinary scene.

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Montreal's roster of impressive eateries has officially welcomed a new Lebanese spot to the block: Mezzmiz. The Montreal restaurant has a brand new location right in the heart of downtown that serves up the flavours of Beirut through mezze-style dishes.

While I've had my fair share of Lebanese food across the city, and in Lebanon, it's safe to say that Mezzmiz is my new go-to.

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Montreal is adding a new Lebanese restaurant to its repertoire of must-try spots. Much-loved local Lebanese restaurant Mezzmiz has officially opened a second location promising to transport you and your taste buds to the Mediterranean.

Located on rue Crescent, Mezzmiz serves up all of your favourite Lebanese dishes, mezze-style, what it calls "the act of snacking, savouring and sharing food with family and friends in a convivial manner."

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Montrealers who haven't yet sampled this season's maple-flavoured fare can soon get their fill at a downtown sugar shack. The pop-up at Time Out Market will serve a full menu of sweet and savoury Quebec classics, such as syrup-coated meatballs, pea soup and crispy pork rinds, all for under $15.

Between April 13 and 16, you can taste traditional spring treats prepared by Huit 100 Vingt. The farm-to-table spread features maple smoked ham with potatoes and Brussels sprouts ($14), bean, bacon and egg toast ($14) and puffed pancakes topped with maple caramel ($6). You can wash all of that down with maple water ($3).

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Time Out Market Montreal is cooking up a New Year's party fit for foodies. The 'Kicks & Confetti' event will serve an exclusive menu on December 31, from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., so you can dish out tasty creations by some of the city's top chefs.

Depending on your ticket choice, you can feast your way through to midnight and pre-game with specialty cocktails concocted by some of Montreal's most popular bars, like Club Pélicano and Bar George.

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OMG, it's already December! After a hot AF restriction-free festival season and a short yet gorgeous autumn, the snow and cold temps have officially returned to the 514.

That doesn't mean it's time to start hibernating! Whether you want to embrace the holiday spirit, try some new food and bars, or attend massive parties, Montreal has what you're looking for in December.

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