Martinique Gourmande – September 13-28, various locations LiveEvents September 10, 2014 4791 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 Ateliers et Saveurs 514-849-2866 444 Rue Saint François-Xavier Au Petit Extra 514-527-5552 1690 Ontario Est Bar 132 Vintage 514-419-1404 132 Fleury West Bistro Cocagne 514-286-0700 3842 Rue Saint-Denis Bleu Raisin 514-271-2333 5237 Rue Saint-Denis L’Incrédule 450-674-0946 288 Rue Saint-Charles Ouest, Longueuil Saveur Soleil 438-380-8081 1886 Ontario Est Le Montréalais 514-521-0036 René Levesque Ouest Pub Quartier Latin 514-845-3301 318 Rue Ontario Est Le Renoir 514-285-9000 1155 Rue Sherbrooke West Carte Blanche 514-313-8019 1159 Rue Ontario Est Café Prague 514-439-3778 Van Horne Ave. Le Chasseur 514-419-2141 3882 Rue Ontario Le Margaux 514-448-1598 5058 Parc Avenue Le Grain de Sel 514-522-5105 2375 Sainte-Catherine Chez Chose 514-843-2152 1879 Rue Bélanger L’Autre Version 514-871-9135 295 Rue Saint Paul Est La Croissanterie Figaro 514-278-6567 5200 Rue Hutchison Miss Villeray 514-658-3969 220 Villeray Taverne Inspecteur Épingle 514-598-7764 4051 Rue Saint-Hubert Lab, Comptoir à Cocktails 514-544-1333 1351 Rachel Est Le Valois 514-528-0202 220 Villeray Boutique Point G 514-750-7515 1266 Av. Mont-Royal Est Le Refuge du Faubourg 418-826-2869 1910 Boul. des Neiges St-Ferréol-les-Neiges Les Coudes sur la table 514-521-0036 2275 Saint-Catherine Les Enfants Terribles 514-759 9918 1257 Bernard Ave. Barraca Rhumerie et Tapas 514-525-7741 1134 Mont-Royal Est Brasserie Les Enfants Terribles 514-508-6068 209 Rue de la Rotonde “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!