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Montreal is definitely La Belle Province

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The best of the best in Montreal. So far.

 1. Le Petit Hotel

168, rue St-Paul Ouest
Montréal, QC H2Y 1Z7
(514) 940-0360

Category: Hotels

5.0 star rating
  2/2/2011

My Montreal routine...

Wake up around nine or ten (hey, that's really early on the west coast). Head downstairs for croissants and a proper cappuccino.
Smiles and bonsoirs all around from the staff.
Ready, set, aller to the Metro.

The WiFi was a but…More »

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 2. Restaurant Garde-Manger

408 Rue Saint François-Xavier
Montreal, QC H2Y 2S9
(514) 678-5044

Category: Diners

5.0 star rating
  3/9/2011

I don't know why I have agonized so much about writing this review. It was such an incredible culinary experience. Two months past, and I am still trying to put it in words.
However, I have come to the conclusion that I can't really explain it well…More »

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 3. Chez José

173, Avenue Duluth East
Montréal, QC H2W 1H4
(514) 845-0693

Category: Cafes

5.0 star rating
  1/20/2011

For my final Montreal lunch on this culinary adventure I had to decide between Shwartz's and Chez José.

I made the right choice!

Wickedly fresh juice, homemade empanadas that could stack up to the harshest Buenos Aires foodie and a proper sandwich…More »

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 4. Marché Jean-Talon

7070, Rue Henri-Julien
Montréal, QC H2R 1T1
(514) 277-1588

Category: Farmers Market

5.0 star rating
  1/18/2011

Why do places seem so much bigger in your memory?

It has been nine long years since I last explored the marche. And I recall a massive market teeming with coffee, produce, maple syrup and apples galore. Today, it is all of the above, just not so…More »

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 5. Resto La Banquise

994, Rue Rachel Est
Montréal, QC H2J 2J3
(514) 525-2415

Category: Diners

4.0 star rating
  2/2/2011

Hang on. Wait... wait... wait... I need another five minutes before I can get up from the table.

I almost died IN poutine heaven.

Oh so dirty and so damn good!

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 6. La Maison Simons

977 Rue Sainte-Catherine O
Montreal, QC H3B 4W3
(514) 282-1840
4.0 star rating
  1/24/2011

Holy T-shirts Popeye. I love this Simon guy!

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 7. Charcuterie Fairmount

3833, Boul. Saint-Laurent
Montreal, QC H2W 1X9
(514) 288-8046

Category: Specialty Food

5.0 star rating
  1/21/2011

Thanks to the previous reviewers for this one.
I had just left a neighbouring butcher in disgust, and thankfully this place was just a few doors down.

Greeted with a big smile I already knew I was in the right place.
I bought just over a kilo of…More »

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 8. Boulangerie Premiere Moisson

7075 Casgrain Av
Montreal, QC H2S 3A3
(514) 270-3701

Category: Bakeries

4.0 star rating
  1/24/2011

After doing a couple of laps around the market our empty stomachs decided it was time for a bite.
Thankfully, we had this bakery in our sights.
They have some great organic breads and paninis for a reasonable price. And the soup was a warm welcome.
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Recently updated lists from Peter S.

Pig Out (16)

Full fat
Full flavour
Yummy all the way

Beer Heaven (17)

Barley, hops, and water are in it's own food group in Vancouver.

Grocery stores (4)

A necessary evil!
Why are there never enough staff?

Booze (11)

I love it, but ya gotta buy it first

Meat-atarian! (5)

A few of my favourite butchers around town.

Go local
Or
Go home!

Tea. I am addicted! (7)

My favorite places for a spot of tea.

Baked Goods (8)

The best of the best in all things baked.
God I love gluten!

Leg Room (2)

I am tall!
So... I need my space.
Leg room is the key to happiness during long events/performances.
Here's a list that may help a few of the tall folks out there.

Mexican (6)

Hey, this aint no all inclus!
Vancouver has a few proper Mexican joints.
Check em out.

Sunshine Coast (3)

Nothing beats a short trip to the sunshine coast. Well... maybe Hawaii!

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"10 out of 10 Foodies recommend that YOU lick the plate clean!"

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Location

Vancouver, BC

Yelping Since

February 2009

Things I Love

Ginger, Gardening, Eating, Playing outside, A Green Earth, Skiing

Find Me In

swimming laps

My Hometown

a craft beer store

When I'm Not Yelping...

I am eating

Why You Should Read My Reviews

because I am game for trying almost anything

The Last Great Book I Read

Just started "The Sisters Brothers"

My First Concert

Raffi and years later, Metallica (what a double bill that would be, eh!)

My Favourite Movie

Heat

My Last Meal On Earth

Fresh garden veggies, Yukon Coho salmon, and a cold Ale

Don't Tell Anyone Else But...

I've eaten curried dog!

Most Recent Discovery

That I am a decent bread baker

Current Crush

Yelp Montreal