Mike’s Ottawa Resto Notes: Big Rig Kitchen and Brewery and Ralph & Sons Diner mikecohen January 25, 2024 927 OTTAWA - Montreal-based Foodtastic, one of Canada’s leading restaurant franchisors, purchased Big Rig Brewery and Big Rig Restaurants (www.bigrigbrew.com) back in 2019. There are presently four locations in the...
Wilensky’s customers are leaving tips to support lifesaving heart care at the MUHC Stefanie Sweeney December 10, 2023 2054 If you grew up in Montreal’s Mile End, then it’s likely that the name Wilensky’s Light Lunch already means something to you. Whether you know the spot for its charming, mint-green doors on the corner of Fairmou...
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 3230 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 1706 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 1532 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 1557 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...
Invasion Cocktail Festival – September 13-30, 2023 LiveEvents September 8, 2023 803 10th Edition of the Invasion Cocktail Festival Get ready to be shaken. And experience the cocktail culture at its best, for 3 weeks of exceptional events in Montreal and Quebec City. “It is with great enthusias...
Martinique Gourmande – September 12-24, 2023 LiveEvents September 6, 2023 869 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 1926 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 ...
Hilton Toronto’s Level Two Pool Restaurant and Bar introduces Spectacular Summer Offerings Travel News July 23, 2023 1935 Just in time for summer, Level Two invites travelers and locals alike to indulge in culinary delights, bring their pups for brunch and discover local spirits Hilton Toronto's renowned outside restaurant, Level ...
