Martinique Gourmande – September 13-28, various locations

Martinique Gourmande

Culinary Festival

The 7th annual gourmet event, Martinique Gourmande, will once again bring Martinique’s exotic cuisine to bars and restaurants in the Greater Montreal area.

The many flavours of Martinique will thus tantalize taste buds with the help of local chefs and mixologists who will add to their regular menu a dish or cocktail inspired by their vision of the island’s fine cuisine, a clever blend of spices and savoir-faire. A culinary fusion with many different influences, Martinique’s cuisine is a wonderful combination of French expertise, African generosity and the delicate aromas of India, all enlivened by the tang of Creole flavours.

Participating Restaurants and Bars

“This festival is the perfect opportunity for us to meet the people of Québec and give them not only a taste of Martinique, but also the heading desire to visit us. With two direct flights this winter with Air Canada and no time-zone difference, Martinique is  a close little corner of paradise waiting for them!” says Muriel Wiltord, Director Americas for the Martinique Tourism Authority.

A visit that will indeed happen this winter for two lucky guests: this year, the Martinique Gourmande sweepstakes will again offer a chance to win a gourmet all inclusive trip to the island of Flowers, courtesy of Air Canada and Club Med Buccaneer’s Creek!

Information about the festival and terms and conditions for the sweepstakes are available at www.martiniquegourmande.ca

About Martinique (www. martinique.org)

The Caribbean island with French flair, The Isle of Flowers, The Rum Capital of the World, The Isle of the Famed Poet (Aimé Césaire) – by any one of its many names Martinique remains one of the most alluring and enchanting destinations in the world.  Named “Best Gourmet Island of the Year” in 2008 and 2009 by Caribbean World Magazine, Martinique is an overseas region of France that stirs the passions with distinctive culinary delights, awe-inspiring natural beauty, a rich cultural history, warm smiles and so much more.  Napoleon’s bride, Empress Josephine, was born and raised here. Majestic Mt. Pelée and The Pompeii of the Caribbean, St. Pierre, is found here.  The finest French products, from Chanel fashions to Limoges porcelain, are readily available here.  La Route des Rhums, a tour of the world’s finest rum distilleries based on France’s famed Route des Vins, is offered here.  A special place, to be sure, with so much to offer – Martinique c’est magnifique!