Kettlemans Bagel set to open its first Montreal location across from the Bell Centre mikecohen January 24, 2022 4898 Mtl Resto Rap OTTAWA - Does Montreal really have the world’s best bagels? I always thought so until I experienced Kettlemans Bagel in Ottawa. Kettlemans hand-rolled Montreal style bagels, unique spreads, ...
Mike Cohen experiences the lightning-fast formula at the growing Pizzeria Bros chain mikecohen October 24, 2021 1735 Pizzeria Bros first opened its doors in Old Montreal in 2016. Since then, five others have joined the group; Downtown, Le Village, Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, Kirkland and Côte des Neiges. Owners Carl Sexton and Pät...
Centrale Bergham: fast casual restaurant chain now has 17 locations and counting mikecohen October 21, 2021 2309 MtlRestoRap I must say that I really do look forward to Canada’s iconic Le Burger Week and for this year’s recent milestone 10th edition I could not wait to study the official list of participating restauran...
Goût de France: a celebration of French Gastronomy LiveEvents October 14, 2021 3102 The international event Goût de France returns to Canada for a 6th edition At the initiative of the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs and Alain Ducasse, and in partnership with the Centre-Val de Lo...
Duc de Lorraine provides a taste of France at the oldest French pastry shop in Montreal mikecohen September 1, 2021 4425 MTL Resto Rap Every so often I wind up at a culinary establishment where I ask myself the question, “How is it possible that I have never been here before?” Such is precisely the case for the iconic Duc d...
Resto Notes: Benny & Co makes news in Montreal; Milestones is coming to town Mike Cohen and Tony Medeiros August 30, 2021 2460 Benny & Co. has announced the launch of its products available exclusively in the 296 IGA grocery stores across Quebec. Many consumers live in the age of convenience. For some families going to a restaurant...
Mikado Monkland Restaurant in NDG rebranded as Kiku Montreal mikecohen July 22, 2021 4401 Resto Notes: My “go to” sushi restaurant has changed its name! Thy “Liem” Tran and Thinh Pham, better known simply as “Sushiman,” have rebranded their popular Mikado Monkland sushi restaurant as Kiku Mont...
Arahova Souvlaki celebrates its 50th Anniversary with plans for more expansion mikecohen July 19, 2021 3656 RestoRap Back in 1966 Christos Kalogrias came to Canada, leaving his native Greek village of Arahova. He was only 26 years of age and had some family here. His first job was in manufacturing, earning 95 cent...
Restaurant Bivouac – Dining in the Heart of the Quartier des spectacles The Montrealer June 18, 2021 3023 June 10th marked the opening of Bivouac's terrace and dining room in the heart of the Quartier des Spectacles. Part lounge, part craft bar and part modern bistro, Bivouac is sure to please locals and visitors a...
La Croquetería Montréal offers a totally unique food experience mikecohen June 14, 2021 2878 Resto Notes: And now for something completely different… La Croquetería Montréal is a production kitchen that produces frozen, or prêt-à-manger, traditional Spanish Croquetas with deep European roots, a r...