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North of Van Horne
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1. Cuizin
Cutes little kitchen store tucked in a corner of Jean Talon market, perfect for those times when you're in the area and need a last minute house-warming present or realize that through life's mysterious workings you are suddenly without can opener.
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2. La Fromagerie Hamel
Montreal, QC H2R 1S7
(514) 272-1161
Categories:
Caterers,
Delis,
Sandwiches,
Cheese Shops
Hello cheese heaven. I love you. In addition to all the cheese, which I can't speak of because I might weep, there are local saucisson sec and fresh breads and pastries and inexpensive olives. And oh god. The cheese!
3. Pastaga
Gold Medal Winner at the Canadian Culinary Championships, Martin Juneau, has opened this bright, lovely, comfortable restaurant up on a northern stretch of St Laurent that's slowly waking up and increasing my love of this neighborhood. Pastaga sits…More »
4. Canadian Tire
A gigantor Canadian Tire with helpful staff who are patient and giggly with your wisecracking, receipt-inspecting Mum. Wide aisles excellent for pushing carts piled high with bookshelves and paint cans, and for contemplating future home projects at…More »
5. Effiloché
Beautiful fabric and wool store in the St Hubert strip under the awnings of the Promenades. Walking into this space it feels just right - gracious puppy dog at the doorway, couches full of knitters, happy folks of all ages pawing at the pretty stacks…More »
6. Biscuiterie Oscar
Not much I can add to Emeline's lovely review except that I agree, Oscar's is candy-magical. You get a dreamy feeling walking around all that delicate spun sugar, careful crafting, whimsical packaging. Everyone is smiling because they can't help it.…More »
7. Restaurant La Fornarina
A nice choice for cozy warm cooking in a family atmosphere - a few other restaurants in Little Italy could learn from the lack of pretension and stress in here, it truly feels mellow and welcoming. The huge brick hearth in the room, the two floors…More »
8. Notre Dame Des Quilles
They have started doing the occasional live show on the bowling alleys, and were just voted "3rd Best Lesbian Bar" in the Best of Montreal Poll. The food and cocktails are still good, varying to great depending on who is cooking or behind the bar.…More »
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3/12/2012 First to Review
Bowled and ate well at Notre Dame des Quilles today with Janine T, thanks to a tip from savvy Amy T.… Read more »
9. Afroditi Bakery
Possibly the best Greek bakery in the city, certainly one of the most beautiful with it's stained glass, dark polished wood, ancient iron oven, and glass counters stacked with the fattest, prettiest baklava you can imagine. Everyone behind the…More »
10. Petit Alep (Le)
One of very few chill patios on this section of Jean Talon (ok, pretty much the only one) and they win extra gold stars and bonus points for pouring very nice wines, strong cocktails, and serving up exceptionally tasty and affordable Syrian food.…More »
11. Tripolis
Wes is right, this place is just as authentic, delicious, fresh and homey as you could possibly wish for. A friend and I wandered in here on a tip from a neighbor who said all the Greeks in the city love Tripoli. We only ordered pikilias for two and…More »
12. Marché Des Saveurs
Montréal, QC H2S 2V9
(514) 271-3811
Categories:
Specialty Food,
Wine Bars
An award-winning spot for all manner of fine and delicious Quebec products. I can burn through money here so I have to be careful. The products they choose to feature really are exceptional, it makes you feel excited for what's happening in the…More »
13. Restaurant Paulo Et Suzanne
We were adventuring on Gouin Boulevard - an old road wrapping the top of the island that passes by a massive 19th century prison, sacre coeur hospital and waterfront parks, when we passed a bright casse-croute diner sign with the magical words…More »
14. Marché Sabor Latino
Solid Latin grocer, bakery, and cafeteria-style restaurant on a cuteish corner of Belanger near St.Denis. It feels cozy and packed with families, a little crazy extra ram-packed sometimes, so careful weekend afternoon shopping here if you're a little…More »
15. Aliments Merci (Merci Mere Nature)
Peppy little health food store in Jean Talon market, ideal for when nights of deep fried pickles and hot peppers catch up with you. They have the healthy power green juice in the big bottles, the sesame seed rice cakes, a whole section devoted to…More »
16. Jos et Basile
Jos et Basile is a butcher's shop just beyond the Jean Talon market square in the pretty of Little Italy. Originally based in Lasalle, Jos et Basile have been serving rare Italian products for over 30 years. Foie Gras? Bison? Horse Filet Mignon? If…More »
17. Caffé Della Via
Cafe Della Via sits on a quiet corner with it's wide windows facing the 100 year old green copper and stone of Ste Cecile's Parish, just a few blocks from Jean Talon Market and Jarry park. Small, dark wood and white, good smelling, it reminds me of…More »
18. Bois-de-Liesse
Nice spot to go cross country skiing or for a walk in the woods, but not spectacular, there are prettier waterfront areas not at all far away (e.g. Hudson) and more fun cross country ski trails in the city (Mount Royal.) If you are looking for a…More »
19. Bois-de-Saraguay
So we like to do these mini adventures to green spots on the map of Montreal, find out if the picture of a park does in fact correspond to a park, hugs a couple trees, then hopefully find a diner with some poutine somewhere nearby. Saraguay was a…More »
20. The Canadian Tire Gas Station
Haven't had any major problems here. It's super tiny and crazy, ridiculously crammed, that's fer sure. Don't even think about about trying to use any kind of cart, or spending much time in any one alley - it's too narrow. We only brave this Canadian…More »
21. Electro-Tel
I've only been to this one store out of I guess 6 different outlets, so I have no idea what the others are like but this Electro-tel is oddmazing. It's packed to the gills with "As seen on TV" products in dented boxes with no price tags. Delightful!…More »
22. Home Depot Canada
Montreal, QC H2S 3S1
(514) 490-8030
Categories:
Hardware Stores,
Nurseries & Gardening
Largish Home Depot, kind of in a dead zone between Parc and St Laurent on Beaubien. Like most urban big box stores, the prices are generally a bit higher than the same in the suburbs, with less variety. Maybe the sidestreet location works for them in…More »
23. La Fournée Des Sucreries de L'érable
Teeny tiny little shop in the indoor middle of Jean Talon Market (next to Wawel) full of the purest goodness: PIE. Specifically: MAPLE SUGAR PIE. It's so small, it's just amazing how much magic is in here. The staff are always so sweet and easy-going…More »
24. Balkani
Two words for you: Bacon Sausages. They don't taste intensely of bacon but the flavour is smokey and subtle and delicious, especially on the BBQ. On the weekend Balkani sells hot little baskets of homemade sausage and saurkraut - super yummy treat,…More »
25. Delices De La Mer (Les)
This small shop in the T of Jean Talon Market has smoked fish so good it's made it's way into all of my family traditions and holidays - and not just on the Danish side where smoked fish is required by law. There's smoked salmon and then there's…More »
26. Tortilleria Maya
Small shop facing the west side of Jean Talon market on pretty little Casgrain stacked with bags of homemade, traditional tortilla chips in many excellent flavours including black bean, lime, and jalapeno. You can taste them from the sample bags up…More »
27. Poissonnerie Shamrock Fish Ltee
This is the cheaper of the fish shops in the market and everything in my experience has been fresh and excellent. A good spot to grab giant scallops or organic salmon or white fish or, on special days outside on the terrace, fresh oysters or lobster…More »
28. Long Haul Gallery / Le Corrid'art
The Long Haul is amazing, like a storage facility gone mad with creative growth and community love sprouting out of every nook and pocket. They are blowing glass with flames, painting, sewing, drawing, soldering and producing incredible themed group…More »
29. Marché Milano
Montréal, QC H2S 3C7
(514) 273-8558
Categories:
Fruits & Veggies,
Grocery
Unleash the fireworks and call go on the parade please, it's my One Hundredth Review. I know. I can tell you're as excited as I am, and I appreciate it ;)
I have saved up Milano for a special day, a truly special occasion, and I'm pretty sure the…More »
30. Fit For Life
I had heard from savvy friends in the neighborhood that Fit for Life and the women's gym upstairs, Fit Pour Elle, were offering great membership deals through their website. I went and got a tour and though the women's gym seemed small it was very…More »
31. Brulerie Aux Quatre Vents
I come here because of the fabulous Laura R, so tip of the hat and symbolic FTR to her. This has become one of my regular spots in the market, it's tucked right in the warm belly of Jean Talon and there are always bags of beans spilling and roasting,…More »
32. Italmelodie
Montreal, QC H2R 1S7
(514) 273-3224
Categories:
Musical Instruments & Teachers,
Electronics
Italmelodie is more than a full city block of instruments for sale, more than music lessons or a rental shop, they are show savers and good guys. I have shown up there needing a full backline with less than 5hrs notice and been taken care of. The…More »
33. Nacho Libre
The salsa verde nachos with sausage are delicious, I'll give you that. The red walls and giant luchador posters and swings and couches are cozy. The DJ mixing at 6pm on a Friday: appreciated. The unfortunate twist? Steak gristle in the otherwise…More »
34. Délires Du Terroir
Montreal, QC H2S 2M2
(514) 678-6406
Categories:
Beer, Wine & Spirits,
Local Flavour
Tiny pretty spot on the Promenades St Hubert jam-fricken-packed with local goodness. The beer fridge is glorious: try the 3 Mousquetaires world award-winning port stout if you like dark beers, or ask the friendly (handsome) bilingual gent for…More »
35. Bourdon E & Fils Marche Metro
A decent grocery store near Jean Talon. Some of the times I've been there the staff including the management seemed a little grumpy and short with each other and with the customers, in fact this is not a grocery store where I've ever had a memorable…More »
36. Pâtisserie le Ryad
Another inexpensive place for a really tasty quick lunch in Jean Talon Market, le Ryad stands in the very middle of the covered crossroads in Jean Talon market. Essentially a square with three long glass display counters full of Moroccan pastries and…More »
37. Café Epoca
When we moved to Little Italy we asked our Italian friends if there were any places they or their families would particularly recommend. One told us that her (very) Italian padre always went to Epoca for the prosciutto pizza. This has become a…More »
38. Restaurant La Carreta
Montreal, QC H2S 1L7
(514) 273-8884
Sweet cozy sunken sunlit window-wrapped spot on St Zotique with some of the best smiles and pupusas in a highly pupusa-populated area. Incredibly tasty, fresh and super affordable, I would highly recommend this spot, especially on cold winter days…More »
39. Le Tonkin
I'd be happy to give Tonkin a 3.5 star if that were possible, it really is a solid option up in Little Italy for fresh and super tasty Asian food. I certainly agree with Clare L that the menu is a little multi-national to be successfully authentic…More »
40. Deli Joe
Montréal, QC H2S 3B8
(514) 342-4563
Categories:
Delis,
Sandwiches,
Breakfast & Brunch
I am biased in favor of the cheapo breakfast because I think there is magic in affordable food. Deli Joe's breakfasts are all around 10$ - not super cheap, but big affordable plates for sure - stacked with market fresh fruit and veg. And the space…More »
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