One on one with Peter Mammas: Foodtastic boss forecasts huge expansion for leading franchisor mikecohen January 26, 2024 3626 MtlRestoRap It was back in the early 1990s when brothers Lawrence and Peter Mammas first ventured into the restaurant business, opening a retro diner concept that was originally called Smokey’s. One of their ...
The Great Christmas Market – through December 30, 2023 LiveEvents December 14, 2023 1430 The Great Christmas Market A magical journey through the Quartier des spectacles Take part in the cultural, festive and culinary activities taking place in Montreal during the holiday season and celebrate, in c...
Experience true Vermont elegance at Woodstock Inn Matthew Elder November 29, 2023 1206 Be active – or simply kick back and relax – at this midsize New England classic Vermont’s Woodstock Inn & Resort is the quintessential Vermont country inn, although on a larger scale than many of New Englan...
Chef Antonio Park – Montreal’s celebrity chef is a study in perseverance, unparalleled cooking skills, business acumen and dedication to his family Peter Kerr, with files from Heidi Small November 8, 2023 2656 Antonio Park has packed so many life experiences into his forty-nine years that they would occupy a few lifetimes for many people. Following his parents and sister, young Antonio experienced life in his home co...
From a great raw bar to top-notch menu Lucille’s Oyster Dive offers a great dining experience mikecohen October 22, 2023 1480 MtlRestoRap Lucille’s Oyster Dive opened its first location on Monkland Avenue in NDG back in 2009. For reasons I cannot properly explain, it took me 14 years to enjoy my first experience and wow was this eve...
Mike’s Resto Notes: Experiencing Le Burger Week; St-Hubert and Lafleur mikecohen October 21, 2023 1393 Le Burger Week: Le Burger Week (www.leburgerweek.com) took place in early September, with 31 Montreal locations taking part. Each year I look to sample something new. That was the case for BBurger, with locatio...
RAMEN RAMEN Festival – October 9-22, 2023 LiveEvents October 1, 2023 1418 A celebration of the iconic Japanese dish The 2nd edition of this celebration of the iconic Japanese noodle dish, will be held from Monday, October 9 to Sunday, October 22, 2023 at participating Montreal restau...
Martinique Gourmande – September 12-24, 2023 LiveEvents September 6, 2023 756 Martinique Gourmande celebrates flavours from the Island of Flowers The Martinique Gourmande Culinary and Solidarity Festival, an initiative of the Comité Martiniquais du tourisme au Canada, returns for its 16t...
Some late some summer dining tips in Montreal mikecohen August 16, 2023 1741 MtlRestoRap I have certainly enjoyed some fine dining experiences this summer. This past month has been particularly busy as I will share with you in this month’s column. Terrasse Nelligan Hotel Nelligan (106 ...
Orientalys Festival – August 10-13, 2023 LiveEvents August 3, 2023 990 Orientalys is a free festival fully devoted to the meeting of Eastern and Western cultures, celebrating a diverse, avant‐garde and open-minded Montreal. Every year in summer, the Old Port moves to the beat of ...
