Martinique Gourmande 2016 – September 15-25, various locations LiveEvents September 13, 2016 3263 Martinique Gourmande Culinary Festival Treat yourself to the savory, spicy and sweet flavours from the Island of Flowers. The 9th annual gourmet event, Martinique Gourmande, will once again bring Martinique’s exotic cuisine to bars and restaurants in the Greater Montreal area. Launched in 2008, the first edition of Martinique Gourmande started with only four participating establishments. Now more than 30 restaurants and bars are eager share their tasty Martinique-inspired creations! 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 Martinique’s fine cuisine. A culinary fusion of diverse influences, authentic Martinique gastronomy blends French, African, Indian and Caribbean influences. Martinique Gourmande is a celebration of the island’s rich gastronomie and art de vivre. Participating Restaurants and Bars Ateliers et Saveurs 514-849-2866 444 Rue Saint François-Xavier Aux Iles à Sucre 514-525-2220 2222 Mont-Royal Est Barraca 514-525-7741 1134 Mont-Royal Est Bistro Café Souvenir La Pêche aux moules 514-948-5259 1263 Avenue Bernard, Outremont Bleu Raisin 514-271-2333 5237 Rue Saint-Denis Café Prague 514-439-3778 1317 Van Horne Ave. Carte Blanche 514-313-8019 1159 Rue Ontario Est Chez Chose 514-843-2152 1879 Rue Bélanger Chez Victoire 514-521-6789 1453 Mont-Royal Est Chez Ma Grosse Truie Chérie 514-522-8784 1801 rue Ontario Est (corner Papineau) Code Ambiance 514-939-2609 1874 Rue Notre Dame Ouest Crêpe Café 450-332-5055 349 Saint-Charles Ouest, Longueuil Juliette et Chocolat Choose from 8 locations in Montreal, Laval and Brossard L’Gros Luxe Sud Ouest 514-903-2721 2472 Notre-Dame Ouest L’Incrédule 450-674-0946 288 Rue Saint-Charles Ouest, Longueuil La Tannerie 438-387-3877 4255 Ontario Est Lab, Comptoir à cocktails Quartier des Spectacles 514-544-133 279 Rue Sainte-Catherine Lab, Comptoir à cocktails Plateau 514-544-1333 1351 Rachel Est Le Margaux 514-448-1598 5058 Parc Avenue Le Pois Penché 514-667-5050 1230 Maisonneuve Ouest Le Valois 514-528-0202 25 Place Simon Valois (corner 3809 Ontario) Les Incorruptibles 514-381-8088 1432 Fleury Est Pandore 514-439-4461 1300 Saint-Dominique Petite Maison 514-303-1900 5589 Av du Parc Robin des Bois 514-288-1010 4653 Boul St-Laurent Saveur Soleil 438-380-8081 1886 Ontario Est Spanel 514-507-5017 1960 Notre Dame West For more information about the festival, including menu specialties and a map highlighting participating restaurants and bars, visit: www.martiniquegourmande.ca About Martinique (www.lamartinique.ca) 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! Want to learn more about Martinique? Read Julie Kalan’s articles: Marvelous Martinique and Martinique Packs Quite a Punch – a ‘Ti Punch.
