We also acknowledge the passing of U.S. music industry veteran and Frances Bean Cobain's nanny Jackie Farry and former 24-7 Spyz frontman P. Fluid. a highly-regarded Montreal jazz saxophonist Allard graduated from the Massey-Vanier school music program and returned there as a specialist teacher in 2006 continuing in that role for nearly two decades He performed extensively in clubs on the city’s jazz scene since 2001 releasing his self-titled debut album independently in 2007 at the 2007 Off Festival de Jazz in Rimouski at the FIJM in 2008 and at the National Jazz Awards in Toronto in 2009 and the unveiling of the web documentary Jazz Petite Bourgogne with Oliver Jones in 2013 His group won the Galaxie Prize of the CBC / Radio-Canada / CBC at the 2008 Montreal International Jazz Festival Allard was a versatile saxophonist who could excel in both jazz and pop idioms He worked with such major artists in Quebec as Robert Charlebois Alain Bedard and Rafael & Energía Dominicana and was a member of the popular group Papagroove China and Europe with different bands such as The Chango Family He also shared the stage and recorded albums with artists including Charlebois He also performed on TV shows including La voix and Le Beau Dimanche he took classes with the renowned American saxophonist Donny McCaslin (David Bowie) and Allard graduated from McGill University with a Masters in Jazz Performance McCaslin told Global News that "He was just a kind person and somebody who worked really hard People loved him so much in the music community Allard recorded extensively with Montreal bassist composer and band leader and head of top independent jazz label Effendi Records The Bédard-led AUGUSTE Quartet's latest album and he was also featured on the 2020 AUGUSTE Quartet album contributing compositions written with Félix Stüssi Bédard and Allard also collaborated within the group Jazzlab Orchestra an acclaimed orchestral jazz ensemble now celebrating its 20th anniversary and which has a discography of eight albums Another recent album project featuring Allard was Y'annonce beau! whose sound has been dubbed high-energy afro-funk fusion earned an ADISQ nomination and become a festival favourite across Canada Allard also often played with Quebec blues-rock star Steve Hill, who told Le Devoir that "He's a very versatile guy effusive and eloquent tributes were offered by his musical collaborators and friends Alain Bédard posted this on Facebook: "Mario was a musician loved by the entire community Everyone has been paying tribute to him lately following his death "He was very invested in music in Montreal. He was a gifted teacher, dedicated, a good communicator, someone who was able to convey his ideas well and also understand others well. He was extremely generous. He was a gatherer someone who had the ability to adapt to put the other to the forefront and act; no messing around...He was a meticulous man with a big heart and great rigor impeccable reading and an extraordinary musical ear as much as his daily stock exchange performances "We've done quite a bit of work overseas in the last 8 or 9 years he was proud to say he was a French-speaking Quebecer We had fun together on crazy adventures and great moments of music both on the record and on the stage "Mario regularly advised and helped me with my projects and also with social media and Doodles to organize activities I will always be grateful to you my niom – for your presence I will keep going the best I can with you in my heart." offered this on Facebook: "It is with great sadness I have to say goodbye to an amazing musician and friend Mario Allard performed with the SophistOccasion Showband for well over 20 years He was the primary saxophonist of the band the show must go on but we can assure you that we will always hear the sweet sounds of your saxophone and your wonderful laugh in every song we perform Montreal-based music industry veteran Glenda Rush sent Billboard Canada this tribute: "Among the so many of our great musicians and music community here in Montreal I preciously knew Mario as he performed with Dominican- Canadian artist Rafael & Energía Dominicana’s group We were honoured with Mario‘s enormous talent and his beautiful soul This is just heartbreaking for all of us." His musical and personal joy were contagious." Multi-instrumentalist Elyze Venne-Deshaies told Radio Canada that she considers Mario Allard her mentor "He will always remain etched in my memories as a generous kind saxophone teacher and a human of unparalleled quality I play his old Conn tenor sax and the mouthpiece he chose [...] He leaves a huge void around him and the Montreal music community will not be the same without him." the beloved filmmaker and director known for his dark surrealist vision in the television classic Twin Peaks as well as films including Mulholland Drive Lynch’s family announced the news of his passing via a Facebook post on Thursday (Jan but last year Lynch’s death revealed that he was housebound over fears he’ll contract COVID-19 after being diagnosed with emphysema from many years of smoking ABillboard obituary reports that "a Missoula Lynch was a one-time painter who enrolled in the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts before he shifted his focus to making films His breakthrough came via 1977’s Eraserhead which became popular in the midnight movie underground circuit "Among his many notable films are 2001’s Mulholland Drive starring Justin Theroux Naomi Watts and Laura Harring and 1986’s Blue Velvet he was best known as the visionary behind the mystery drama series Twin Peaks which ran for two seasons from 1990 to 1991 and returned for a third season in 2017 The series won three Golden Globes and two Emmys as well as a 1991 Grammy for best pop instrumental performance for the Angelo Badalamenti-composed theme music." Lynch had a major impact on the world of music composing and recording music and directing music videos His projects also made appearances on the Billboard charts with Twin Peaks: Music From The Second Season And More claiming the No Lynch-directed videos included Nine Inch Nails’ 2013 “Came Back Haunted” clip as well as Moby’s 2009 “Shot in the Back Of The Head" and work with Donovan and the German nu-metal band Rammstein In a feature entitled "Remembering David Lynch’s musical legacy: 10 songs to go beyond the films," Associated Press explores some of his musical accomplishments and noted that "The loss of singular talent and visionary filmmaker David Lynch is not only felt in the world of cinema where he had inextricable influence on multiple generations of artists." Amongst the songs singled out are "In Heaven," from the Lynch-composed soundtrack to Eraserhead, Chris Isaak's "Wicked Game" (it only became a hit after featuring in Lynch's film Wild At Heart) and Angelo Badalamenti’s theme for Twin Peaks that became a hit for Julee Cruise as the song "Falling." Lynch collaborations with Lykke Li Flying Lotus and Chrystabell are also celebrated a music industry veteran who tour managed for Elliot Smith and the Lemonheads in the 1990s and was Frances Bean Cobain’s first nanny In its obituary, Billboardreports that "Farry’s career began in the 1980s when she served as a receptionist at beloved New York indie labelHomestead Records She moved on to gigs at Atlantic Records (1988-1989) "She worked with Nirvana during the band’s heyday serving as nanny to singer Kurt Cobain and wife Courtney Love’s daughter Farry also hosted the short-lived MTV series Superock Farry was a tour manager for a number of indie rock acts When Farry was diagnosed with cancer in 2003, her many friends stood by her, organizing a series of “f–k cancer” benefit shows featuring bands including the Breeders, TV on the Radio and Guided By Voices. In honour of her longtime support of pit bull rescue, donations in Farry’s honor can be made to her charity of choice, LovePaws the original vocalist in popular American rock band 24-7 Spyz He was found beaten to death in the back of an ambulette he had been driving in the Bronx 24-7 Spyz guitarist and co-founder Jimi Hazell stated that "I am stunned saddened and angry that a senseless and selfish act committed by a so called human being took the life of my brother and former band mate They quickly made a mark with an eclectic sound drawing upon metal Rolling Stone writes that "Peter Forrest was a key player in the Black rock movement of the Eighties." Jimi Hazell declared that "A band like ours that was born nurtured and created in the South Bronx literally had journalists scratching their heads in astonishment because [original members] Rick Anthony & I were real musicians with complete mastery of our instruments and Peter was singer with a unique vocal style and a charismatic dynamic and somewhat maniacal stage presence!" A slot opening for Jane's Addiction on their Ritual De Lo Habitual tour brought a new audience but Forrest announced his departure during the band's live performance on the final date of that tour Hazell recalls that "the relationship between Peter and I would become somewhat contentious at the beginning of 1990 and by the end of the year Forrest then started a new band named The P That group performed in and around New York City but never released an album Forrest rejoined 24-7 Spyz for a short period in the '90s the band released a follow-up ten-song EP/DVD titled Blkcula Thinner was the creative director and publisher of a book titled The HarlequinX based on a short film and characters created by Thinner was written by CJ Cassidy and edited by Hector Valle Thinner announced that BlkVampires had broken up and that he was embarking on his first solo project they released the single "Bike Ride in Manhattan/La Flaca Negra." Fluid Foundation performed in clubs in and around New York City but never released an album Shortly after leaving 24-7 Spyz for the second time The band released a five-song EP titled The Collector's Item through the Catch A Fire website BlkVampiresX released the single "Bike Ride in Manhattan/La Flaca Negra" This week we also acknowledge the passing of jazz vocalist Andy Bey English folk artist Wizz Jones and former Savoy Brown singer Chris Youlden A Billboard obituary notes that "The groundbreaking artist began her career with her 1990 debut album Things Here Are Different she broke out with her self-titled 1995 album and its hit single 'I Kissed a Girl,' which peaked at No 67 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached the top 20 of the Alternative Airplay chart (then known as Modern Rock Tracks) 'Supermodel,' was included on the soundtrack to Clueless "Other albums in Sobule’s discography include 1997’s Happy Town 2004’s The Folk Years 2003-2003 and Underdog Victorious 2008’s Jill Sobule Sings Prozac and the Platypus 2014’s Dottie’s Charms and 2018’s Nostalgia Kills The singer-songwriter was an early proponent of crowdfunding with her 2009 album California Years entirely financed via donations from fans." Sobule had recently worked on an autobiographical musical F*ck 7th Grade which earned a Drama Desk Award nomination for outstanding musical in 2023 It will be released as an original cast recording on June 6 alongside a special 30th-anniversary vinyl reissue of Jill Sobule Sobule was exceptionally respected by her peers Noted Canadian folk singer-songwriter Steve Poltz posted an eloquent tribute on Facebook that reads in part: "There are certain singer-songwriters that grab you and have a way with words and delivery and you just instantly fall in love with them I first met her back in the '90s and she was simply the coolest." "She had just sent me a video message in February saying that we needed to do a tour together With her typical amazing delivery and east coast accent with attitude it really made me smile It would’ve been so fun to listen to her play every night and I just know we would’ve written some songs Now she’s a shooting star somewhere up there Any interaction with Jill always made me smile She’s a gem and a peach and now a long gone troubadour The world is a little bit empty today." On X, Canadian singer-songwriter and author Paul Myers stated that "Jill Sobule had a song called 'Bitter' that spoke to me when I was a frustrated musician still trying to make it in the music business a formal memorial honouring Sobule’s life and legacy will be planned for later this summer frontman of the Welsh rock band The Alarm,died on aged 66 Peters was first diagnosed with the blood cancer chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) more than 30 years ago rounds of chemotherapy and experimental therapy to treat his cancer a cancer charity to encourage stem cell donation the charity has added more than 250,000 people to stem cell registers worldwide A Billboard obituary reports that "Peters was the author of such strident 1980s alt rock anthems as 'Blaze of Glory,' 'Spirit of ’76,' 'Sixty Eight Guns' and 'The Stand.' Peters was the lone remaining original member of the punk-turned-rootsy rock group formed in Rhyl Wales in 1977 (originally known as The Toilets) after Peters was inspired by a Sex Pistols show he attended in 1976 Teaming up with childhood friend and bassist Eddie McDonald as well as drummer Nigel Twist and guitarist Dave Sharp — initially as Seventeen — the group gelled as The Alarm in 1981 when they were signed to Miles Copeland’s I.R.S the early indie rock home of groups including R.E.M. "They got a crucial break when U2’s agent saw them live and invited the band to open for the then-ascending Irish group in December 1981 Their sound — a mix of acoustic roots rock uplifting anthems — began to gain traction as they supported U2 on that band’s 1983 War tour "Setting the tone for the next two decades also featured such fist-in-the-air shout-along hymns to fortitude and fight as 'Where Were You Hiding When the Storm Broke?,' 'We Are the Light,' 'Blaze of Glory' and one of the Alarm’s most beloved calls to arms: 'Sixty Eight Guns.' The group expanded their sound on 1985’s sophomore effort and would release three more albums during their initial run including 1987’s Eye of the Hurricane — featuring their signature ballad “Rain in the Summertime” — as well as 1989’s Tony Visconti-produced Change which got them their first and only Billboard Hot 100 top 50 hit with “Sold Me Down the River” (No That album also represented one of the group’s chart peaks in America 75 on the Billboard 200 album chart; Strength hit No 39 in February 1986 and Declaration ran up to No The Alarm split up after the release of their fifth Peters continued his musical march with the Poets of Justice band featuring his wife one year before his first cancer diagnosis Mike Peters received an MBE for voluntary services to cancer care in north Wales and abroad author and veteran folk-rock songsmith Charlie Angus (Grievous Angels) posted this on social media: "Thinking of Mike Peters and his family/comrades We [punk band L'Etranger] played a wild gig with the Alarm back in the day at Toronto' punk palace Larry's Hideaway on their first Canadian tour a Grammy-nominated American jazz singer and pianist renowned for his baritone voice A New York Times obituary notes that "Bey's silky rich bass-baritone and four-octave vocal range placed him among the greatest interpreters of the American songbook since Nat King Cole and raised along with his eight older siblings by his mother He worked on the 1959/1960 television show Startime with Connie Francis he formed a trio with his siblings Salome Bey and Geraldine Bey (de Haas) called Andy and the Bey Sisters Salome Bey went on to become a musical legend in Toronto The trio went on a 16-month tour of Europe and Chet Baker's 1988 documentary Let's Get Lost includes footage of Bey and his sisters delighting a Parisian audience The trio recorded three albums (one for RCA Victor in 1961 and two for Prestige in 1964 and 1965) before breaking up in 1967 Bey and Dee Dee Bridgewater were the featured vocalists on Stanley Clarke's album Children of Forever Bey recorded the album Experience and Judgment (1974) and recorded covers of music by non-jazz musicians Bey performed in a Manhattan theatre production of Adrienne Kennedy's A Rat's Mass directed by Cecil Taylor Bey's other albums include 1996's Ballads American Song (2004) and Ain't Necessarily So (2007) His final release was 2014's Pages from an Imaginary Life Bey received the 2003 Jazz Vocalist of the Year award by the Jazz Journalists Association His album American Song received a Grammy nomination for Best Jazz Vocal Album in 2005 A Guardian obituary notes that "Jones never did enjoy the success of many of his contemporaries but was a folk scene hero with a dedicated following Keith Richards describes meeting Wizz while he was at art college before joining the Rolling Stones: “Wizz Jones used to drop in great guitar picker … I think I learned Cocaine from him – the song and that crucial fingerpicking lick of the period He also impressed such peers as Martin Carthy and Ralph McTell and, much later, Bruce Springsteen. The Guardian reported that "When Bruce Springsteen played the Berlin Olympiastadion in May 2012, he began with a powerful song about an East Berliner celebrating freedom in the crowd would have realised that the original version of 'When I Leave Berlin' was written in 1971 by an English guitarist and singer-songwriter Jones learned by listening to American heroes such as Blind Lemon Jefferson as well as Davey Graham and Long John Baldry in the UK and was the archetypal troubadour; he played in the London coffee houses and folk clubs In the 70s he recorded for other labels including CBS Village Thing (the folk indie started by the musician and writer Ian A Anderson) and for labels in Germany And he began recording his own powerful songs including When I Leave Berlin and his exquisite Dazzling Stranger (1995) and toured there for the first time A major tour with Sonic Youth in 2001 was cancelled because of 9/11; his plane was forced to turn back In 2013 he performed at the Bert Jansch memorial concert at the Royal Festival Hall Their album Joint Control (2016) was released after Renbourn’s death he recorded About Time (2016) and About Time Too (2017) Jones was presented with a lifetime achievement award at the BBC Folk Awards In its obituary Blues Rock Review notes that "With a career spanning more than six decades and reflective songwriting left an indelible mark on American music and touched audiences around the globe." Billboard once described his style as “blowing all over the map…gutbucket blues “Walker’s guitar playing is fine and fierce.” NPR Music once described him as "powerful fierce and gritty...a legendary boundary-pushing icon of modern blues." BRR also stated that "Widely regarded as a 'musician’s musician,' Walker earned his place in the pantheon of great electric blues singer-guitarists alongside B.B Herbie Hancock hailed him as 'a national treasure.' Chick Corea dubbed him 'the Chick Corea of Blues,' while Aretha Franklin honored him simply — and definitively — as 'The Bluesman.'" Walker was a very prolific recording artist he recorded for such noted labels as HighTone Verve/Gitanes/Polygram and Canadian roots imprint Stony Plain Walker became a known quantity within the Bay Area music scene by the age of 16 he had forged a friendship with Mike Bloomfield; they were roommates for many years until Bloomfield's untimely death enrolling at San Francisco State University Walker was regularly performing with The Spiritual Corinthians Gospel Quartet After a 1985 performance at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival he was inspired to return to his blues roots whereupon he formed the Bosstalkers and signed to the HighTone label plus four more releases in succession for HighTone Walker was then signed by Polygram to their Verve/Gitanes record label funk and rock influences with his trademark blues King's Grammy Award-winning Blues Summit album featured a duet with Walker (a Walker original "Everybody's Had the Blues") and a live DVD release featured another duet with Walker ( "T-Bone Shuffle") he played such major global festivals as North Sea Jazz King for President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton into the Kennedy Centre Honors and played many major TV shows Three Walker albums were co-produced with Steve Cropper and a star-studded guestlist on Great Guitars included Bonnie Raitt Walker played guitar on James Cotton's Deep in the Blues a Grammy Award winner for Best Traditional Blues Album Walker won his third Blues Music Award for Band of the Year (1996) which was preceded by two similar awards for Contemporary Male Artist of the Year (1988 and 1991) Walker signed to Edmonton-based roots music label Stony Plain Records Co-founder and head Holger Petersen told Billboard Canada that "I was a fan of Joe Louis Walker for many years before we started working together in 2007 Joe had relocated to France for two years and was ready to move back and reestablish himself in the U.S I approached him with the idea of having Duke Robillard produce him for Stony Plain I was grateful that an established artist like Joe wanted to sign with a fledgling Canadian label "Our first project together was Witness To The Blues (2008) followed by Between A Rock and The Blues (2009) That album featured Kevin Eubanks (The Tonight Show) as a special guest and earned five nominations and won Blues Album of the Year at the Blues Music Awards in Memphis in 2010 Our last project together was a live album from the Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise I later put out a compilation called Joe Louis Walker - The Best of The Stony Plain Years "I'm very proud that we recorded some timeless music together and remained friends when he left the label I last spoke with him a couple of weeks ago when he told me of the health issues he had overcome in the last couple of years A host of prestigious organizations honored Walker throughout his career He was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 2013 named a USA Fellow by United States Artists He was also recognized with San Francisco’s esteemed Bammy Awards and received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Mississippi Valley Blues Society His 2015 album Everybody Wants a Piece was nominated for a Grammy Walker was also active as a record producer including work with top Toronto blues band The Sidemen released in 1995 on local label Dark Light Records veteran Toronto concert promoter Serge Sloimowitz tells Billboard Canada that he kept in touch with his friend "I was talking to him a couple weeks ago about a new blues series of concerts that we will produce in 2026 We knew each other when we were both in our early 20s an English blues rock singer best known for his work with Savoy Brown Youlden recorded four albums with British veterans Savoy Brown from 1967 until 1970: Getting to the Point (1968) He also played piano in the band and wrote many of their songs including six out of nine songs on Raw Sienna credited to Chris Youlden & The Slammers Read a 2018 interview with Youlden here Please enter your email and we'll send you a new password request code Please complete your profile to unlock commenting and other important features La Capital features a variety of homemade tacos Montreal isn't just a city that loves food From long-standing culinary institutions to buzzworthy pop-ups Montreal is brimming with a ridiculous array of tasty restaurant options throughout the island Whether you're craving classic Quebecois dishes the island's culinary scene delivers something for every palate — and price point While there are probably too many great places to count, here are 11 standout Montreal restaurants that should be at the top of every visiting (or local) foodie's bucket list this year Why You Need To Go: Smash burgers have taken off on the food trend charts in recent years La Belle Tonki co-owners Michel Lim and Michel Nguyen joined forces to fill a serious need when they opened MangeDansMonHood A 25-seat burger joint dishing out a simple but perfectly executed menu consisting of thin decadent poutines and their famous "Ol' Dirty Fries," inspired by the "animal style" fries of In-N-Out Burger MangeDansMonHood website has been a staple of Montreal's food scene since 2011 While it moved to a sleek new location last summer familiar favourites like scallops with zucchini and brown butter or hiramasa with yuzu kosho and fennel remain must-tries for anyone seeking bold but their prices are surprisingly reasonable BOUILLON BILK website Why You Need To Go: Everyone loves noodles and Nouilles de Lan Zhou consistently ranks among the city's best for a reason This Chinatown favourite is renowned for its hand-pulled noodles either served in rich broths or as dry dan dan topped with savoury minced meat and vegetables Nouilles de Lan Zhou website Why You Need To Go: Located in the heart of St La Spada is the newest creation from the culinary mind behind Bistro Amerigo in NDG sets the stage for a menu that speaks volumes and linguini alle vongole take centre stage alongside comforting dishes like eggplant parmigiana and sautéed rapini La Spada website La Capital Tacos has been serving up the best of Mexico's street food in the centre of Chinatown With fresh guacamole and house-made tortillas prepared daily this small neighbourhood gem is all about authenticity simplicity and — above all — delicious tacos La Capital Tacos website Why You Need To Go: The second burger joint on our list has established a reputation for its outside-the-box approach to the fast food staple Last year, the downtown eatery's Banana Split Burger — made with Angus AAA Beef, cheese, fried banana, Nutella, maple syrup, and red pepper jelly between two French toast buns — took home the city's top prize at the 13th edition of Le Burger Week Le Gras Dur website this Lebanese shawarma eatery has quickly risen the ranks within Montreal's Middle Eastern food scene Along with their flavour-packed sandwiches and falafel options Dunya also offfers a variety of homemade ice cream options Dunya website and sliders — it sounds like the kind of combo that leads to questionable decisions With plenty of pizza options and creative martinis like the Dill-ightful (pickle juice and dill) and the Dirty Margtini (tequila and olive brine) Bernie's is perfect for a laid-back tavern-style meal Bernie's website known for its Asian-Italian fusion cuisine serves an all-you-can-eat Szechuan dinner every Tuesday Shekz's Italian table d'hôte option features menu items like grilled Angus rib steak Restaurant Shekz website Why You Need To Go: Arguably the most talked about Italian panino shop in the city Bossa's sandwiches — packed to the brim with fresh cold cuts homemade sauces and locally sourced produce — certainly live up to the hype this Verdun hotspot has expanded with two other locations over the past couple of years Bossa website Why You Need To Go: If you order just one thing at this Little Burgundy hotspot Known for its intimate atmosphere and expertly prepared French bistro classics Mignon is ideal for both casual dinners and special nights out you get great value with their $39 table d’hôte which includes a salad or soup alongside their signature steak and fries made with AAA Canadian beef and homemade sauce this cozy spot delivers a top-tier dining experience every time Mignon website With a background in covering sports and local events he has a knack for finding stories that capture the city’s spirit A lifelong Canadiens fan and trivia enthusiast Al spends his downtime sipping espresso and trying out new recipes in the kitchen Your free account has now been created. You can change your notification settings anytime here you will be required to verify your email before reading our content You are now ready to login with your new Milla account You will be asked to share permissions with the AskMontreal community You can manage your subscription anytime by navigating to your account settings Password reset email has been sent to ${email} Please check your inbox for the reset code and enter it here: We built a Welcome tour we highly recommend Already have an account?Log in Become a Pro member for unlimited ad-free access to articles and more You need to verify your email before you can access this article You should have received an email from Milla (noreply@getmilla.com) with the subject "Verify your email to use your Milla account" Didn\'t get the email? Resend email verification from Millla Little Burgundy definitely has a rich and diverse history. The neighborhood was the birthplace of cultural renewal with the rise of jazz in the early 20th century. Legends like Oscar Peterson emerged from the local jazz clubs Little Burgundy has undergone urban transformations yet it has preserved its authentic character it continues to attract visitors with its diversity Nestled between Saint-Henri and Griffintown Little Burgundy stands out as a prime destination for Montreal’s food enthusiasts Well-established institutions like Joe Beef make the neighborhood a must-visit for foodies Little Burgundy is an ideal place for a leisurely stroll due to its numerous parks not to mention the proximity to the Lachine Canal and Atwater Market In addition to being one of the best places in the city for a gourmet evening whether with friends or on a romantic getaway After sharing our list of the best addresses in Little Italy, Outremont, and Saint-Henri it is now time to share our favorites in Little Burgundy We also invite you to check out our interactive map where all the addresses from this list are displayed Finding the perfect restaurant for your December 25th festivities is a challenge We have created a list of Montreal's best restaurants open Christmas Day Our suggestions of delicious addresses on the South Shore that offer take-out and/or delivery Here is our list of the best microbreweries in our beautiful province sometimes intriguing beers that contribute to the province's growing reputation as a beer haven Joe Beef’s famous lobster spaghetti is one of the most iconic dishes in Montreal Discover our list of 101 delicious must-visit culinary spots from all corners of Quebec to add to your bucket list Pizzaiolo Mirko D’Agata from No.900 pizzerias took 1st place at the International Pizza Challenge in Las Vegas Le critique culinaire de renom a 30+ ans d'expertise et est l'inspiration derrière Tastet co-chef and co-owner of Mon Lapin and Rôtisserie La Lune — meet one of the most exciting chefs to discover Giwa has opened its doors in the Verdun neighborhood bringing a unique touch to the local culinary scene Taza Flores has embraced a new identity while preserving the essence that made it so beloved — a must-rediscover Cela fait maintenant 18 ans que La Petite Cachée rayonne à Mont-Tremblant un arrêt immanquable dans la région des Laurentides Janice Tiefenbach is the head chef at Elena named the third best new restaurant in Canada by En Route magazine Khorasan Kabab has been serving delicious Iranian dishes for over 18 years From cafés and delicious brunches to the best views of the Lachine Canal and events at Corridor Culturel St-Henri and Little Burgundy are two neighborhoods linked by Montreal culture the main thoroughfare that winds its way to the Old Port A post shared by Montréal Secret (@montrealsecret_smn) A post shared by Corridor Culturel (@corridorculturelmtl) Like bars and restaurants, the small, friendly cafés are numerous in the neighborhood offering locally roasted coffee with friendly waiters and unpretentious tables The area offers incredible restaurants on every corner, but you can’t go far wrong Pikliz deserves a place of honor for its delicious menu of Caribbean fare Founded by two Haitian brothers and offering a typical menu with poul griyé bannan pesées and shwimps, the restaurant creates its own sauces with unique flavors and it’s a gastronomic explosion in your mouth Visit Saint Motel is hidden at the end of a sober corridor behind a modest black sliding door if you didn’t see the neon sign that says “SAINT MOTEL” you might think you’re in the wrong place A selfie studio that lets you step into your biggest Instagram fever dreams the Saint Motel is a unique place to do a very extra selfie photo shoot With its hyper-stylish multi-dimensional rooms it offers 12 themed spaces to take your best photos Located in the canal-side Château St-Ambroise and you’ll arrive in the famous Griffintown… This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Des balles ont sifflé tout près de la tête de Karim* Le garçon observait le tournage d’un vidéoclip de rap de son balcon le visage entre deux barreaux pour ne rien manquer de l’action Des hommes sont descendus de leur voiture et se sont mis à tirer partout Un impact de projectile a été retrouvé sur l’un des barreaux Pas moins de 32 douilles ont été retrouvées La scène ne se déroule ni à Chicago ni à Miami Nous sommes au cœur de la Petite-Bourgogne Plus précisément dans l’allée des Îlots Saint-Martin Le plus grand parc de HLM au Canada est ici Pas moins du tiers des ménages du quartier vit en HLM et un peu plus de 68 % des ménages sont locataires** Qu’on n’ait pas eu de morts ce soir-là parmi les enfants Il n’y a pas qu’aux États-Unis que la violence par armes à feu s’est aggravée durant la pandémie L’arrondissement du Sud-Ouest – qui inclut la Petite-Bourgogne – est particulièrement touché par la vague de fusillades qui déferle sur le Grand Montréal depuis le début de la crise sanitaire La fusillade des Îlots Saint-Martin s’est déroulée en juin 2020 un drive-by shooting a eu lieu en plein jour à proximité d’un parc très fréquenté par les familles Et l’été qui s’achève n’a pas été plus calme La fenêtre d’une halte-garderie a été atteinte par des projectiles d’arme à feu alors que des petits jouaient au sol dans la pièce « Tous ces épisodes de coups de feu font peur aux enfants qui craignent maintenant de jouer à l’extérieur » qui a grandi dans un HLM des Îlots Saint-Martin avec ses cinq frères et sœurs « Le quartier était plus calme depuis plusieurs années mais on dirait que la COVID-19 a joué dans le cerveau de certaines personnes la population de la Petite-Bourgogne craint de revenir à l’époque où les trafiquants de drogues régnaient en rois et maîtres des coups de feu retentissaient toutes les semaines Le quartier situé à proximité du centre-ville délimité par l’autoroute Ville-Marie et le canal de Lachine faisait régulièrement les manchettes pour des meurtres perpétrés sur son territoire justement parce que le danger d’être atteint d’une balle perdue était trop grand Des familles refusaient des logements dans des HLM – préférant moisir sur une liste d’attente – en raison de la mauvaise réputation du quartier Alex Mitu est policier dans le quartier depuis 15 ans Dire que la police n’était pas la bienvenue dans les HLM à l’époque tient de l’euphémisme On répondait toujours aux appels [d’urgence] à deux voitures de police la seconde pour surveiller la première au cas où quelqu’un veuille casser une vitre ou quelque chose du genre il n’y avait pas de collaboration [de la population] L’agent sociocommunautaire avait été mandaté pour aller cogner à « toutes les portes » des HLM du quartier Il posait toujours la même question : « Y a-t-il quelque chose qui vous dérange et qu’on pourrait améliorer  c’est que la situation s’est beaucoup améliorée en 15 ans Les policiers du secteur ont tissé des liens solides avec les acteurs clés du milieu communautaire Le coéquipier de l’agent Mitu – le civil Mourad Meberbeche – y est d’ailleurs pour quelque chose puisque c’est son travail de bâtir des ponts – et de les préserver – avec la population locale l’agent Mitu nous en a fait la démonstration en se présentant sans s’annoncer à la maison des jeunes jouxtant les HLM des Îlots Saint-Martin en notre présence Tous les ados connaissent le sympathique duo Certains depuis qu’ils sont hauts comme trois pommes Le directeur de la maison des jeunes Youth in Motion surnomme affectueusement l’agent Mitu le « policier bonbon » L’endroit ne paie pas de mine : murs défraîchis La plus récente victime des fusillades dans le quartier dans le modeste studio d’enregistrement musical du sous-sol a été tué en plein jour d’une balle dans la tête dans le stationnement d’un des HLM du secteur L’agent Mitu l’a connu alors qu’il était encore à l’école primaire qui avait développé une passion pour le hip-hop comme beaucoup d’autres jeunes l’« attrait de l’argent facile » pour ce jeune qui a grandi dans un HLM l’a fait prendre un mauvais chemin visiblement ébranlé par la mort du jeune rappeur Les organismes communautaires ne sont pas financés à la hauteur des besoins Ils font beaucoup de choses avec peu de moyens dit le policier en nous faisant faire la tournée de l’endroit une fresque a été peinte pour rendre hommage aux disparus du quartier Il faudra maintenant ajouter le nom de « Soso » le coordonnateur nous fait écouter des vidéoclips tournés par des artistes hip-hop du quartier énumère le trentenaire détenteur d’une majeure en sociologie et d’une mineure en éducation en montrant du doigt les jeunes hommes à l’écran Il démarre une vidéo dans laquelle on le voit imiter ses idoles de l’époque : entouré de belles filles a aussi voulu jouer le jeu du « gangsta rap » ; un monde d’« illusions » très attristé par la disparition de cet autre jeune mort trop tôt il s’est mis à faire le dur devant la caméra en « flashant » des liasses d’argent en buvant du fort et en fumant de gros pétards Ils mettent leur argent ensemble pour flasher la plus grosse pile possible à l’écran c’est dans un comité local auquel siègent des représentants du communautaire ainsi que des autorités (police etc.) qu’est née l’idée d’organiser une grande marche pour la paix dans les rues du quartier une centaine de résidants des HLM ont ainsi réclamé haut et fort la fin de la violence par armes à feu Le commandant du poste de quartier 15 (Petite-Bourgogne) a marché aux côtés de Michaël Farkas leader communautaire impliqué dans une multitude de projets destinés aux jeunes du coin Farkas a sonné trop souvent tard le soir ou même au beau milieu de la nuit Chaque fois que des coups de feu retentissent des résidants des HLM – qui ont tous son numéro – l’appellent en panique un exercice de médiation urbaine mis sur pied à l’époque où les gangs terrorisaient le quartier les citoyens avaient réussi à se réapproprier les parcs Des familles se remettent à dire qu’elles veulent déménager Ajoutons à cela le fait que la circulation des armes à feu atteint des proportions inquiétantes ici comme dans d’autres quartiers où les gangs ont élu domicile Il suffit de 15 minutes pour s’en procurer * Nous avons modifié le prénom de l’enfant pour des raisons de sécurité ** Sources : Coalition de la Petite-Bourgogne – Quartier en santé et Statistique Canada exchange and research between members of the McGill community and the QI encompassing parts of the southwest boroughs of Montreal LUC seeks to establish innovative and progressive projects and partnerships for the betterment of the surrounding community LUC aims to create opportunities for exchange between artists students and local residents and community members by managing a diverse range of collaborative projects and offering a range of workshops and events Current and previous organizations which have hosted LUC workshops include the Salon 1861 the Tyndale St Georges Community Centre and St.Columba House Other collaborative partners include l'École de la Petite-Bourgogne Quo Vadis and the Burgundy Urban Mediation Project (BUMP) For inquiries please email eric.lewis [at] mcgill.ca (Eric Lewis) By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy is inspired by jazz clubs and features a range of details in brass and dark green suede Located in the Petite Bourgogne area of the city Aesop explained that the store’s design is a tribute to the “neighborhood’s heyday as a jazz hub.” Other features of the store include large windows that reveal the symmetrically planned space and custom-made white oak cabinets that curve around the building MontrealNewsCouncillors asking feds, Loto-Quebec to hand over land in Peel Basin to build affordable housingBy Matt GilmourPublished: April 14, 2023 at 7:06PM EDT Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved Bar Otto – After opening a small restaurant downtown and a bistro on the plateau the Otto team has now opened a new restaurant on Notre-Dame Street West that combines the conviviality and elegance of Japanese cuisine Chef Hiroshi describes his cuisine as “Japanese soul food,” food that charms and warms the heart much to the delight of gourmets who decide to entrust their hunger to the chef On the menu are the favourites of Otto Yakitori—about 30 small skewers (chicken and Bistro Otto—ramen and mazemen (ramen without broth) the house has acquired a gas grill capable of simulating the effect of charcoal The menu is completed by a magnificent offer of sashimi Hiroshi does everything possible to get his hands on the best products that the salty waters of Japan can offer who is behind the visual identity of the restaurant as well as many other famous restaurants in the city a small room at the back of the restaurant is reminiscent of Japanese restaurants that favour small The large open kitchen allows you to watch chef Hiroshi meticulously slice sashimi or grill yakitori the garage doors will open to let the space breathe In the neighbourhood of Little Burgundy, Bar Otto is refined and elegant. It has been added immediately to our list of the best Japanese addresses in town We’ve put together a list of all good spots where you can find it to enjoy at home or in a restaurant my fellow interns and I engaged with the community of Little Burgundy in a myriad of ways We directly interacted with people in the community as we organized community events and supported Youth In Motion’s daily function has helped make the organization even more effective since our departure we went to the centre sportif de la petite-bourgogne to play with the local kids another community organization in Burgundy to organize weekly after school sports during the school year For six weeks I played soccer with eight to ten-year olds and I was able to introduce them to ball hockey which was an excellent way to share a passion of mine with others especially because several of the kids had never had an opportunity to try hockey We organized and ran several community events during our stage and got to meet some of the people who we would see every day during our time in Burgundy On May 14th we helped club énergie host their final performance where I learned how to run a soundboard and we again got to meet people in the community while serving food On June 3rd my fellow intern Pryor and I co-hosted part of the Gala de la Persévérance de la Petite-Bourgogne and we met even more people in the community which involved weeks of interaction with the city and of course local companies and organizations I ran the lunch barbeque with my other fellow intern and together we served what felt like the whole province after working with their offices to organize funding and their appearances at the celebration we prepared Youth in Motion to host events for Canada Day We of course interacted with everyone involved with Youth in Motion which enlists local teens to stay in the parks Oscar Peterson and Vinet to keep the parks safe and to give said teens an opportunity to help their community and see the importance of positive involvement We helped hire twelve counselors for Occupation des Parcs then worked with them to get the program going as their work really began after we finished ours was able to make room for two more employees before preparing the counselors for their roles hosting the Fête Nationale we learned so much from shadowing our supervisor and supporting him as he bounced between organizations and tasks all to support the Burgundy community and Montréal as a whole The funding from the Faculty of Arts Internship Award was so helpful to me because it allowed me to further work with Youth in Motion was incredibly valuable to me because I was able to develop some professional skills get to know Little Burgundy and Montréal better The newest member of the Tomahawk group (Buvette Pastek, Santos, Unibar…), Mignon is a bistro-style restaurant that pays tribute to the staple steak frites Given that the group’s addresses are all located in the Old Port the owner is entering new territory by opening in Little Burgundy Thomas Vernis’ newest address is located on Notre-Dame Street West “I wanted to open a restaurant in this neighbourhood because Notre-Dame Street West is an incredible gastronomic block there are so many good restaurants in this area It’s the heart of the action.” Mignon is partially inspired by the famous institution L’Entrecôte St-Jean; an address which was dear to the owner before the pandemic is the steak frites; prepared with other small seasonal dishes such as soups Chef Pat Marion leads the way in the kitchen to offer a quality steak frites and a wide variety of appetizers The team offers the complete tasting experience with the $39 table d’hôte which includes a salad or soup and the steak and fries (AAA Canadian beef) Philippe Champagne offers a beautiful wine list made up of 100% privately imported wines The cocktail list was put together by Julia Ma and highlights the Martini in all its forms we wanted to create a unique concept: a warm steakhouse with a beautiful decor and of course quality meat.” For steak frites lovers Candide: A wonderfully charming restaurant where we go to eat very well John Winter Russell and his team opened the doors of the Candide Restaurant located in a former rectory of a church in Little Burgundy The last line of Voltaire’s ‘Candide’ reads “but let us cultivate our garden” and we’re told that this made an impression on John Winter Russell Elegant decor – Keeping only the walls and a few doors and windows this former rectory and Sunday school of St has been transformed into a spacious dining room that can accommodate up to 40 guests the wooden dining tables have been crafted rom the former church pews and inlaid with a thin strip of marble and together with the forest-green banquettes It’s all very attractive and looks onto the open kitchen where you can watch the chefs work their magic A beautiful wine list – The team of expert has brought together a list of bottles that have been thoughtfully chosen for their originality A welcoming service – The warmth of the welcome and the care taken by the staff is much appreciated We like Candide especially for the finesse and delicacy of the cuisine What is also most welcome is the possibility to enjoy a lovely evening in a space where we can all hear each other speak Candide is both an original and charming restaurant the gourmet powerhouse is continuing to dominate the Montreal restaurant scene Although it was initially designed to accommodate group bookings this address will also cater to walk-ins looking to enjoy the Vinette experience on a whim so you’re advised to arrive 30 minutes before hand to claim one of the limited seats The space mimics the name – inviting and unpretentious “Vinette” is a reference to the constant flow of wine that goes on inside “It was Dave who came up with the idea for the name he probably woke up one morning and haphazardly came up with a name that’s very representative of the place; it was Dave’s natural genius that spoke,” laughs Gabriel Drapeau the infamous Joe Beef touch can be spotted throughout the decor which was designed by the three owners themselves The space exudes that iconic family atmosphere that we know and love so the overall feel of the restaurant is welcoming and friendly… nothing too fussy Thanks to the charms of the old building’s natural character mixed with the modernist touches from the owners the space feels perfect to suit many different occasions Vinette is a little brighter than the owners’ other restaurants The kitchen is visible from the dining room allowing guests to watch the busy brigade as they hurriedly prepare the incredible seafood platters that make this place so special… Jean-Philippe Miron (Executive Chef of Joe Beef Group) and his fine team create a short but delicious selection of seafood plates as well as some dishes directly off the Liverpool House menu They have promised us a constant rotation of dishes with the hopes of showcasing their multifaceted cuisine to diners the menu features all of Liverpool Houses’ dishes as well as five seafood creations specific to Vinette The mini menu includes a superb oyster platter – a must try that won’t leave you feeling hungry by the time you’re finished They offer a choice of two types of oysters : Joe Beef Wild and Joe Beef Select from Tyne Valley in Prince Edward Island a result of their partnership with Valley Pearl Oysters We also need to shout out the Colbert crab the half lobster with seaweed and the Marie-Louise shrimp (our favourites!) has curated an incredible wine list that is similar to that of Liverpool House with an emphasis on white wines for the food and wine pairing The list is primarily made up of private imports and features a large selection of natural labels There is something on the list for all budgets and palettes but the selection mainly revolves around Old World wines (France “A space within a space, a menu within a menu,” the Joe Beef family, yet again, is proposing a new gourmet concept to experience on Notre Dame Street West. More intimate and subdued than the other establishments in the family, Vinette indulges its guests with a fabulous seafood menu and delicious wines. We highly suggest this address as your next date night venue Congratulations to the whole team for the new addition to the family – a lovely and impressive little address that is sure to capture your heart They have the full package – amazing dishes Liverpool House is undoubtedly one of Montreal’s best tables where dining on delicious food that is generously served Even President Obama and our own Prime Minister Trudeau chose to have dinner here in 2017 at what is now being called the ‘Liverpool House Summit’ So what is it about Liverpool House that makes it such a desirable foodie destination Let’s first talk about the name “Joe Beef“ which goes back to the Crimean War (mid 1800s) and a certain Charles McKiernan He was given the nickname ‘Joe Beef’ he arrived in Quebec and opened his tavern in Griffintown known simply as ‘Joe Beef’s Canteen’ “And legend has it that Joe Beef’s greatest rival was the pub Liverpool House which is why the restaurant has been given this name,” recounts Chris Morgan Liverpool House is owned by Frédéric Morin, David McMillan and Allison Cunningham (also owners of Joe Beef, Vin Papillon,  Mon Lapin and Mckiernan Luncheonette) It first opened in 2007 as an Italian restaurant serving dishes full of classic Italian flavours these are owners who are very attentive to what their customers want “Liverpool House is the restaurant for people who can’t get to Joe Beef” This may have been the reason at the beginning Liverpool House has since forged its own identity with a steady stream of unique and regular lovers of the restaurant “People will go to Joe Beef wanting to celebrate a special occasion our customers are families with babies and children and regulars who come just for a glass of wine and a small bite to eat.” What makes the establishment so successful is the hard work of an extraordinary trio: Chef Gabriel Drapeau and the two co-owners of Mckiernan Luncheonette maître d’ Chris Morgan and sommelier James Simpkins Everyone knows everyone at Liverpool House The team has been the same for years and recognizes the clients easily especially because so many clients have been coming since the restaurant’s grand opening – there is a unique family spirit here The interior space was “peacefully taken into the hands and studio of the renowned artist Peter Hoffer”.  Cast your eyes around and there is a certain familiarity with the other restaurants belonging to these owners – the prominence of wood numerous works of art and some unusual art pieces “How many seats do you need?” asks Chris Liverpool House can seat 60+ customers and the attractive patio outside offers additional seating for around 15 The restaurant’s menu is exceptional with very generous portions and a touch of Middle Eastern influence The Liverpool House classics include Brussel sprouts in winter or maybe a steak or lamb shoulder which are also very popular it’s easy to see that everyone is having a good time The wine list has been assembled by James Simpkins and also proposes its own small delights The selection of natural wines from all around the world is quite eclectic with additional old world wines to choose from “they’re coming along!” This can mean for example The cocktails are refreshing and definitely have their fair share of alcohol “I’ve never been in a job so long as this one I’ve been working here for over a third of my life Liverpool tolerates me and I find Liverpool tolerable – joke But what makes Liverpool House so successful are the customers who come here plus the restaurant team We have succeeded in developing extraordinary human relationships Alison and Fred all trusted us and gave us the freedom to express our creativity and new ideas This has always allowed us to keep reinventing I think this is one of the things that has led to where Liverpool finds itself today.” If you are looking to enjoy an exceptional meal in friendly “We want to make sure that our customers are happy Everyone is here to have a good time and enjoy a great meal.  I think that everything you see around us is what allows Liverpool House to offer what it does to its customers but this is also what makes it so special.”  Absolutely – this is what success looks like MontrealNewsCouncillor Craig Sauve leaves Projet Montreal in wake of 'unfounded' sexual assault allegation By Joe LofaroPublished: November 04, 2021 at 3:19PM EDT Opened in January 2020 on Notre-Dame Street West, Stem Bar offers modern and delicate cuisine. Stem Bar, owned by the September Surf Café proprietors warmly invites neighborhood residents to share relaxed and friendly moments the Stem Bar’s décor focuses on simplicity and subdued ambiance complemented by carefully arranged vintage details this elongated space provides a comfortable experience Recognizing that reservations are not always an option the bar has been arranged to offer a section for patrons who wish to enjoy a drink while waiting for a table Kevin Tolton crafts a constantly evolving seasonal menu leaving room for momentary inspirations and innovation this menu offers a selection of fresh and finely executed small plates Stem Bar’s true strength lies in its drink selection it favors small independent producers carefully chosen through private imports the drink menu is regularly updated with exciting new additions providing customers with the opportunity to make thrilling discoveries throughout the year Stem Bar embodies that indefinable “je ne sais quoi”; a place where one simply feels good perfect for a relaxed evening in the Petite-Bourgogne neighborhood Click here to see Canada's most comprehensive listing of projects in conceptual and planning stages From the late 1800s up through the first half of the 20th century Montreal’s Little Burgundy in the city’s West End was home to a thriving Black-Anglo community with robust social service traditions employment centred around two train stations and a jazz scene that drew the greats from Harlem But various economic disruptions including the rise in automobile usage and the demise of railway travel in the ‘40s and ‘50s led to the community’s decline construction of the Ville-Marie Expressway through the heart of the neighbourhood and massive urban renewal led to the Black community’s evisceration A thousand buildings were torn down and by the end of the decade many Black businesses and residents had been dispersed once home base to 90 per cent of the city’s Black residents was home to scarcely two per cent of all Blacks in Montreal by 1996 Today Little Burgundy has a radically different profile as one of the most ethnically diverse communities on the Island of Montreal with over 83 different ethnicities identified Concordia University history professor Steven High is among the foremost chroniclers of the heyday of Little Burgundy as a Black-Anglo community His 2017 paper titled Little Burgundy: The Interwoven Histories of Race and Work in Twentieth-Century Montreal is the seminal work on the topic and he followed it up with a 2022 book published by McGill-Queen’s University Press “The geographic dispersal of the Anglo-Black community and the undermining of Black-owned businesses and institutions weakened their contemporary link to Little Burgundy just as its historical presence finally became firmly established in public consciousness.” High noted it was only during the urban renewal phase that the West End area close to Windsor and Bonaventure train stations became known as Little Burgundy – in French “the state had imposed a prescription to a problem that failed to consider the particularities of the Black community tearing asunder a social fabric that had served Black Montrealers well.” most Black men in Montreal worked for the railways as sleeping car porters Black women assumed an outsized role in the social fabric There were four “cornerstone” supports: the Negro Community Centre especially for children; the United Union Church; the Universal Negro Improvement Association a breeding ground for Marcus Garveyite activism whose best-known member was Louise Langdon mother of Malcolm X; and the Coloured Women’s Club There may not have been the legal segregation to the degree experienced in the U.S. but there was widespread de facto segregation not everybody’s going to employ Black people not everyone’s going to serve Black people Black institutions become really important to creating a safe space…where people can feel proud and they’re not constantly in danger of being humiliated,” said High The Union Church website recalls how jazz legends Oscar Peterson and Oliver Jones “were nurtured and developed within Union’s walls.” Jones was five years old when he played for his first live audience — the Union United Church congregation Many of the jazz clubs were in close proximity Rufus Rockhead was said to be the first Black man to get a liquor licence in Montreal and his Rockhead’s Paradise was a mainstay Redd Foxx and Dizzy Gillespie regularly made the trip north now better appreciated thanks to CBC’s The Porter scholar Sarah-Jane Mathieu has postulated that well-travelled Black porters helped produce a “powerful diasporic consciousness” in North America And retirement rituals for Little Burgundy porters often involved large gatherings of friends family and union colleagues to greet the worker as he arrived at the station after his final run Another source of insights into the flavour of the neighbourhood came from interviews conducted by students High sent into the community “We have been building up the history from the ground up and trying to get the bigger story through a lot of little stories,” said High High said a familiar urban development theme of the last century outlined how racial minorities suffered from the “radical restructuring of North American cities.” But the storyline does not exactly fit what happened in Little Burgundy Given that Little Burgundy was not broadly recognized by governments as having a Black concentration of population — there was a minority Black population among whites concentrated in the northeast of the sector — until the late 1960s its swift demise cannot be attributed largely to racism Rather the decline was due to multiple socioeconomic factors the shift away from railway transportation to transport trucks favoured suburban locations with easy access to highways Large numbers of Blacks were laid off as passenger train use diminished and across the city “new highways were built to bring white suburban workers and consumers downtown,” the Ville-Marie Expressway being one example some Blacks were also moving to the suburbs “I started to realize that what’s actually happening was you’ve got Quebec politicians wanting to uplift that francophone working class,” said High the impact of this is huge on the Black community And so you could still argue that the invisibility of that Black minority is sort of racism Because you’re not even valuing that community.” Much of the Black community was in the northern half of Little Burgundy “Then the rest of the neighbourhood underwent urban renewal on a massive scale,” High wrote noting Little Burgundy was “cast as an urban slum in need of state intervention.” Little Burgundy has gone through many evolutions in the last half-century But today the past traditions of the Black English community are well recognized with murals Black Theatre Workshop and other agencies all pay respect to the community’s unique heritage High suggested one failure was the lack of recognition for the social networks that existed “You don’t want to romanticize poverty,” said High “The black community in Little Burgundy in 1965 And so if you’re going to demolish much of that neighbourhood So we need to have an understanding of what these places are and what they mean.” TORONTO — A new condo development along the Yonge and Finch corridor was recentl.. 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By Danial AdkisonUpdated Oct Share full article479479Read 479 CommentsRead 479 CommentsShare full article479479Advertisement The Plateau Mont-Royal, more commonly known as “Le Plateau,” stands out as one of the most vibrant and picturesque neighborhoods in Montreal Its streets adorned with colorful townhouses invite leisurely strolls and are lined with eclectic boutiques and art galleries The stunning murals adorning its walls add an artistic touch to its undeniable charm But what truly shines in Le Plateau are its dining and entertainment establishments Its diversity is reflected in its culinary scene offering a plethora of enticing options for every palate From intimate bars to lively cafes to cozy restaurants Le Plateau offers a culinary experience worthy of its reputation If you’re seeking recommendations to tantalize your taste buds in this vibrant neighborhood we’ve compiled a list of must-visit addresses This diverse selection will guide you from the best wine bars to delicious grab-and-go sandwiches Best Addresses Near Loyola Campus - We figured there was no better time to compile a list of the where to eat in close proximity to Concordia's Loyola Here is our list of the best bars that opened this year in Montreal here's a selection of cafés and restaurants in and around Shaughnessy village This article was published more than 7 years ago The Action: The agent orchestrated a veritable marketing blitz for this 1870-era two-storey attached house in the trendy Saint-Henri/Petite Bourgogne neighbourhood of southwest Montreal: three open houses more than 1,500 letters distributed in the sector After the third and final consecutive weekend open house "We went above and beyond in terms of marketing," agent Béatrice Baudinet said The fact that the property includes two revenue generators – a basement apartment and a studio with a laneway entrance – helped create lots of buzz What They Got: Although the sellers lived in the house for more than 30 years and did major renovations and upgrading parts of the property could still use a little work But the home boasts many lovingly restored details stained glass and original hardwood floors The monthly rent for the basement unit is $1,100; the studio apartment is $545 The buyers were a young professional couple in their 30s The Agent's Take: The selling price broke the record for the street A previous attempt to sell under another agent was yanked after six months The price the sellers ended up getting on the second try was a very good one We're not in a market where you're necessarily going to get the full asking price." 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For more information on our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our Community Guidelines and our Terms and Conditions Little Burgundy just welcomed a new option for casual Japanese food with Bar Otto now open on Notre-Dame Street As the name might suggest, it’s the same owners as downtown yakitori house Otto, which has been grilling up meaty skewers and other izakaya-style fare on St-Mathieu for close to four years Bar Otto will be serving a solid selection of those char-grilled yakitori (including vegetarian options) but the menu also branches out beyond them One extra plank of the menu is a sashimi section with chef-owner Hiroshi Kitano reportedly having forged strong connections with solid seafood suppliers Then, Kitano and co-owner Hanhak Kim will also serve a couple of dishes from their Plateau restaurant — ramen and mazeman Bar Otto will focus on both wine and sake — for wine a number of private import agencies were used to fill out a menu of mostly natural wines (including some Japanese wine and it’s been given quite a makeover — the new design keeps things minimal with plenty of raw wood panelling and furniture STATUS — Bar Otto is open at 2695 Notre-Dame W from 5 to 11 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday. 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Pendant ce temps, le néo-démocrate Craig Sauvé a le champ libre, et d’autres joueurs veulent s’en mêler. Des aspirants candidats à l’investiture libérale en vue de l’élection partielle dans la circonscription de LaSalle–Émard–Verdun sont impatients de connaître leur sort. Le premier ministre Justin Trudeau a jusqu’au 30 juillet pour annoncer la date du scrutin partiel dans LaSalle–Émard–Verdun. L’élection partielle doit se tenir au plus tard le lundi 16 septembre. Le premier ministre Justin Trudeau a jusqu’au 30 juillet prochain pour annoncer la date du scrutin dans cette circonscription montréalaise laissée vacante par la démission de l’ancien ministre David Lametti, officialisée en février dernier. Et plus le temps passe, plus des aspirants candidats à l’investiture libérale s’inquiètent. À titre comparatif, dans le bastion que viennent de se faire ravir les libéraux, Toronto–St. Paul’s, la candidate Leslie Church a été investie le 1er mai – soit un peu plus de deux semaines avant l’annonce de la date de l’élection partielle, le 19 mai. « Ça commence à me préoccuper un peu. Je me demande ce qui retarde le tout. On est rendu en juillet, et on ne peut même pas se présenter comme candidats à l’investiture », se désole Lori Morrison, une commissaire scolaire qui fait campagne depuis des mois malgré l’incertitude. Ce sentiment est partagé par Christopher Baenninger, qui aspire lui aussi à porter les couleurs libérales. « En toute franchise, ça se passe à l’aveuglette. Mon équipe et moi sommes sur le terrain depuis le 22 février », dit cet entrepreneur. Les deux aspirants n’en sont pas à leurs premières armes en politique. La première a tenté de se faire élire, en 2019, sous la bannière néo-démocrate. Le deuxième a voulu succéder à Dominique Anglade lors de l’élection partielle dans Saint-Henri–Sainte-Anne, en 2023. Le duo a un autre point en commun : l’inquiétude que le Parti libéral du Canada parachute un candidat plutôt que de passer par un processus d’investiture. « Ils pourraient placer un candidat, ce qui serait évidemment un immense défi pour les aspirants candidats », argue Christopher Baenninger. D’autant que le Nouveau Parti démocratique a un « candidat fort » en la personne de Craig Sauvé, note-t-il. En plus d’avoir une notoriété dans le secteur, le conseiller municipal de l’arrondissement du Sud-Ouest détient une longueur d’avance, ayant été élu par acclamation dès avril dernier. Celui-ci pense pouvoir « créer la surprise », et progresser plutôt que de reculer, comme ce fut le cas lors du scrutin partiel à Toronto, le 24 juin dernier. Les néo-démocrates y ont perdu des plumes, récoltant 11 % des suffrages comparativement à 16,8 % aux élections générales de 2021. « Le vent de changement est vraiment présent », affirme Craig Sauvé. Et c’est sans compter que la « fatigue généralisée qui s’est installée » à l’égard de Justin Trudeau pourrait l’amplifier. « Je pense qu’il y a un facteur émotif », avance le candidat, qui a récemment reçu la visite du chef Jagmeet Singh. Le Bloc québécois et le Parti conservateur n’ont pas encore désigné de candidat en vue de l’élection partielle. Il se pourrait que certains viennent brouiller les cartes, ou à tout le moins retarder l’annonce des résultats. Par « certains », on entend les adhérents au mouvement du « plus long bulletin de vote », dont la présence sur les bulletins a considérablement retardé le dépouillement à Toronto–St. Paul’s. « Grande annonce à venir bientôt », lit-on dans un message publié sur un compte du réseau X, samedi passé. Autre variable inconnue : une initiative propalestinienne orchestrée par Alex Tyrrell. Aucun candidat n’en sera le porte-étendard, mais on compte placarder plus de 900 affiches dans l’objectif d’inciter les électeurs à avoir en tête la cause palestinienne au moment de se rendre aux urnes. « Le but, c’est de remettre en question le soutien du Canada envers Israël », dit Alex Tyrrell, agent financier de la campagne, aussi connu pour son rôle de chef du Parti vert du Québec. Les électeurs de confession juive et musulmane représentent une petite minorité dans LaSalle–Émard–Verdun. Les trois dernières élections dans la circonscription ont été remportées de façon décisive par David Lametti, avec plus de 40 % des voix. Une lutte à trois entre les libéraux, les néo-démocrates et les bloquistes semble s’y dessiner, selon 338Canada, le site web d’agrégation de sondages. D’où l’impatience des aspirants candidats à l’investiture libérale de passer à la prochaine étape. Au cours des derniers jours, Lori Morrison et Christopher Baenninger ont été reçus en entrevue par des autorités du Parti libéral. Au parti, on explique avoir été « approché par de nombreux leaders communautaires talentueux souhaitant devenir le candidat », en faisant valoir que le processus se déroulerait « conformément aux règles ». Celles-ci n’empêchent pas la formation de choisir son propre candidat. La date la plus tardive à laquelle l’élection partielle dans LaSalle–Émard–Verdun peut se tenir est le lundi 16 septembre 2024, a confirmé Élections Canada dans un courriel. Le bureau du premier ministre n’a pas voulu dire à quel moment les hostilités seront déclenchées. Dans son édition d’hier, La Presse vous présentait comment la crise qui frappe le commerce de détail était vécue à New York, au Royaume-Uni et en France. Même si la métropole québécoise n’y échappe pas, de nombreux commerçants voient la lumière au bout du tunnel. Philippe Sarrasin a fait le pari de quitter un emploi bien payé pour acheter une librairie indépendante dont personne ne voulait sur une artère commerciale moribonde de Verdun. Résultat : ses affaires vont merveilleusement bien. Si bien qu’il vient d’en ouvrir deux autres, l’une dans la Petite-Bourgogne, l’autre à Lachine. La plus récente, la librairie Les Passages, a été inaugurée le 20 septembre, rue Notre-Dame, à Lachine, dans un local de 4000 pieds carrés entièrement rénové. Notre-Dame, pour ceux qui l’ignorent, est l’une de ces artères commerciales décrépites qui affichent un taux affolant de locaux vacants. « C’est un peu le Far West », illustre Philippe Sarrasin. Les entreprises ferment les unes après les autres : banques, caisse pop, épicerie. Même la SAQ est partie. « Ça ne me fait pas peur, lance-t-il. Verdun, ça ressemblait à ça, il y a 10 ans. » Pourquoi M. Sarrasin réussit-il là où tant d’autres se cassent les dents ? La réponse, selon Charles de Brabant, directeur exécutif de l’École Bensadoun de gestion du commerce au détail de l’Université McGill, qui a passé plus de 30 ans à l’étranger, dont 15 en Asie, est simple : il offre une expérience humaine unique dans un secteur qui vit une tempête parfaite. Oui, le commerce électronique est en augmentation. Oui, on passe de plus en plus de temps en ligne. Mais on est quand même des humains. On a besoin de partager, de toucher, de faire partie d’une communauté. Au moment où l’administration Plante a décidé de tenir une consultation publique sur les locaux commerciaux vacants dans la métropole, M. de Brabant prévient que la saignée n’est pas terminée.  Il y aura deux fois plus de fermetures de magasins aux États-Unis cette année que l’an passé, estiment les experts. Les prévisions ne sont guère plus réjouissantes à Montréal, où on a assisté à de nombreuses faillites et fermetures. Les causes sont multiples : hausses rapides des évaluations foncières et des loyers, essor du commerce en ligne, nouvelles habitudes de vie de la génération millénaire… Le commerce de détail va dans deux directions opposées, précise Charles de Brabant. D’un côté, il y a les entreprises en ligne comme Amazon qui permettent aux consommateurs de trouver le bon produit au bon prix de la manière la plus pratique et la plus efficace possible. De l’autre, se trouvent tous les commerces qui offrent une expérience unique, comme les librairies de M. Sarrasin, mais aussi Lolë, Aritzia, BonLook, MEC ou Aldo, qui tirent leur épingle du jeu. « Tout ce qui est au milieu est voué à disparaître, affirme le directeur de l’École Bensadoun. Les taxes qui ne cessent de croître et les travaux de construction à Montréal ne font qu’accélérer le processus. » Ces commerces mourront parce qu’ils ne sont pas assez efficaces pour concurrencer Amazon ou Walmart, qui misent sur la technologie : intelligence artificielle, hyper personnalisation, plateformes de paiement, optimisation de la chaîne logistique, des opérations, etc. Et parce que leur expérience client n’est pas assez intéressante pour que les gens aient envie d’y aller. « Le commerce de détail est un secteur très innovant qui demande à toutes les entreprises de se transformer et de prendre des risques énormes », soutient M. de Brabant. « Si je fais quelque chose de moyen aujourd’hui, mes chances de survie sont moins que moyennes. » Dans ce contexte, bizarrement, les détaillants de proximité, comme Le Petit Dep ou Espace Pepin, dans le Vieux-Montréal, ont la cote. Leurs ventes ont augmenté deux fois plus vite que le marché, en 2018. Les acheteurs aiment mieux encourager les commerçants situés près de chez eux que ceux du centre commercial et sont prêts à payer plus cher pour l’expérience et la commodité. Mais encore faut-il bien faire les choses et innover. Le “Verdun love” est très fort. À Lachine, une des choses qui m’a attiré est ce sentiment identitaire qui est aussi très fort. Le tissu social ressemble à celui de Verdun. Et le tramway s’en vient – ça va révolutionner Lachine. M. Sarrasin a si confiance dans l’avenir qu’il songe à acquérir d’autres bâtiments, rue Notre-Dame. Selon Michel Lauzon, président d’Ædifica, boîte d’architectes, de designers et d’ingénieurs qui possède une grande expertise dans le secteur du commerce de détail en Amérique du Nord, les modèles d’affaires changent. Les formats aussi. « On a l’habitude de voir de très grands formats. Oui, il y a des commerçants qui offrent ça, mais on s’en va vers de plus petits formats », indique-t-il. Et vers un plus grand nombre de commerces éphémères, ou « pop-up ». « Moins permanents et plus agiles », souligne Gabriel Tourangeau, directeur à l’image de marque et aux communications. Ædifica a accompagné de très grands détaillants dans leur transformation depuis 30 ans, dont MEC, Adidas, Lolë et Birks. Ses clients sont souvent des commerces nés dans le web qui ont décidé d’aller dans « la brique et le mortier ». Le plus récent est une microboutique expérientielle : Nathan Kong, spécialisée dans la confection de complets sur mesure, qui a élu domicile au Belgo, rue Sainte-Catherine. En mettant les pieds dans le local, le client est plongé dans un univers inspiré des palais impériaux chinois du XVe siècle. Il doit suivre un parcours où on l’invite à choisir une doublure réalisée à partir des œuvres d’artistes émergents ou des Impatients, un organisme qui vient en aide aux personnes ayant des problèmes de santé mentale. Une partie des profits est redonnée à l’artiste ou à l’organisme. « On ne rentre pas dans une boutique, on rentre dans un processus ; un parcours utilisateur vraiment génial », explique Gabriel Tourangeau. Malgré le taux élevé de locaux vacants dans certaines rues, comme Saint-Denis ou Ontario, Caroline Tessier, directrice de l’Association des 21 Sociétés de développement commercial de Montréal (SDC), constate elle aussi que « la brique et le mortier » reprennent de la vigueur. « On est en train de remonter la pente, assure-t-elle. L’achat local, les commerces de proximité et le zéro déchet nous aident. » La Ville a adopté deux mesures, il y a un an, pour donner un coup de pouce aux commerçants. La première est un dédommagement accordé à ceux qui sont touchés par les chantiers majeurs. L’autre est une réduction de taxes pour la première tranche de 500 000 $ d’évaluation foncière. Les taxes imposées aux entreprises montréalaises sont plus de quatre fois celles exigées aux résidants. « Il y a une déconnexion complète, en particulier au centre-ville, entre la croissance de la valeur des édifices, qui augmente à un rythme très élevé, de beaucoup supérieur à l’inflation, et celui du chiffre d’affaires des commerçants », constate André Boisclair, PDG de l’Institut de développement urbain. Les commerces ne sont pas des pompes à fric. Ils font partie du tissu social de la ville. Si on ne les aide pas, le tissu va s’effriter. Président de la Fondation Rues Principales, organisme qui fait la promotion du développement durable, Christian Savard se demande s’il faudra contrôler le coût des loyers commerciaux pour aider les petits détaillants. « En Belgique, Bruxelles achète des immeubles qu’elle loue à petit prix pour favoriser l’émergence de nouveaux commerces », fait-il valoir. Malgré tout, Charles de Brabant reste optimiste. Le commerce du détail est en croissance, dit-il. Les ventes ont augmenté de 4,2 % l’an dernier, au Québec, selon le Conseil québécois du commerce de détail. « Montréal est une ville formidable, créative et innovante. C’est aussi une ville multiculturelle et abordable où il y a une joie de vivre. Et pour les jeunes, la nouvelle expérience est une expérience physique, pas virtuelle. » Sources : Statistique Canada, CEFRIO (organisme de recherche et d’innovation sans but lucratif), Ville de Montréal, Association des SDC Read one of the UK’s favourite restaurant critics Enjoy wine expert Jancis Robinson’s peerless column of news Enjoy Alice's popular HTSI column about drinks and bar culture Learn what's new and trending according to our our award-winning HTSI food columnist Essential digital access to quality FT journalism on any device Complete digital access to quality FT journalism with expert analysis from industry leaders Complete digital access to quality analysis and expert insights complemented with our award-winning Weekend Print edition Terms & Conditions apply Discover all the plans currently available in your country See why over a million readers pay to read the Financial Times Link IconCopy linkFacebook LogoShare on FacebookXShare on XEmailShare via EmailLink copied to clipboardMontreal by the mouthfulIt's a city that loves France but its tastes lean to the rich local bounty is as close to Paris as North America gets And there's no denying that first impression: I could feel a frisson of old France slide into my mind as we rumbled along cobbled Rue St Paul past charcuteries and cafes up to our charming hotel in Vieux Montreal But from the opening bites of our first meal at Joe Beef - broiled razor clams Casino and sublime raw Stanley Bridge oysters with bracing Prince Edward Island brine - it was clear that chefs in this Francophone city had eagerly embraced the touchstone flavors of their Canadian DNA thriving in Philadelphia and along the East Coast where the meat-centric kitchens cook for winter all year long and even warm-weather meals come laced with rich poutine gravy and foie gras The adventure eater here is in for decadence overdrive And the cozy leather booths at tiny Joe Beef the adventurous "néo-bistro" in Petite Bourgogne named for one of Montreal's historic tavern-keeps crackled with the oniony-dill spark of house-blended Montreal seasoning A pastry-lidded crock on the side brimmed with stewed coco beans An earthen bowl of toothy spaghetti glazed in lobster cream tangled with chunks of the sweet crustacean were drizzled in a creamy tan sauce enriched with foie gras had also given the dish his signature pop-culture wink tucking them "hot dog-style" inside a freshly baked bun lined with house-cured baloney releasing fragrant wisps of smoke as he removed a glistening mahogany pork butt from his iron smoker behind Joe Beef where a sprawling urban garden was growing everything from salad greens and tomatoes to wormwood unshaven and intense as he expounds upon the fine points of charcuterie and the collection of flea-market artifacts (tuna hooks creme brulee irons) that occasionally inspire Joe Beef's room-length chalkboard menu is one of the leading chefs now redefining this city's dining scene with double-fisted nose-to-tail gusto in a bistro setting He was steeped in the classics by venerable French mentors who came for Montreal's famous World's Fair "Expo" in 1967 and never left Morin has since jettisoned the precious parsley emulsions and couscous pyramids of his fine-dining past for an earthier It's no less decadent - dinner at Joe Beef is an expensive splurge - but there is a blend of irreverence and artisan sophistication here with a diligent eye toward local flavors that feels entirely relevant The nod toward smoke and that distinctive Montreal steak seasoning salt (also redolent of garlic and chile) has its roots in the classic Jewish delis such as Schwartz's on St long lines have patiently waited for hot sandwiches of addictive "smoked meat," a pink and peppery hybrid of pastrami and corned beef that's best washed down with Cott's black cherry soda one only need tour the magnificent and sprawling Marché Jean Talon where shoppers snack on buckwheat crepes folded over local raclette then roam the aisles tasting artisan sausages splendid raw-milk Québécois cheeses such as Le Bleu d'Elizabeth The myriad rows of farm stands display a colorful patchwork of late-season berries and sweet corn so vivid it was hard not to stop on the spot for a picnic feast whose deep and tangy sweetness infuses everything from local port to chocolate truffles and silky natural ice cream from a funky little creamery called Meu Meu on nearby St Such pure natural bounty is a resource that chef Normand Laprise hopes will distinguish his newest venture which was one of June's big openings when it debuted on the grounds of the Montreal Museum of Contemporary Art long Montreal's godfather of gastronomy at haute and pricey Toqué has clearly also gotten the down-to-earth memo with a menu here of handcrafted classics that don't exceed $20 was most memorable for its distinctive modern space a long glass box that looks (and feels) like a see-through shipping container There were certainly some intriguing nods to Québécois country cooking with charcuterie such as the guinea hen "Montreal" sausage and a terrine of crumbly white pork "cretons" glazed in lard I also loved the "bavette" flank steak from Cumbrae Farms splashed in herb butter for the steak-frites our meal ranged from sloppy (scallops broiled in a splatter of pastry and cream) to overpriced (a small burger - for $20 - on a less-than-fresh bulky bun) to a squashed croque monsieur and thickly breaded cheese nuggets that As a bistro tease for Laprise's more upscale jewel it's that "bistronomy" doesn't have to be boring And few restaurants make that point as emphatically as Au Pied de Cochon chef Martin Picard's boisterous homage to offal and engorged duck liver that has inspired an international pilgrimage for extreme cuisine Simply known to its devotees as "PDC," nothing about this high-voltage restaurant from the raucous dining room to the fantastic wine cellar ("we love drinking here and it shows," says Picard) to the wit and intensity of the food This is especially true when it comes to foie gras which Picard claims to serve more of than any restaurant in the world - more than 150 pounds a week for its 88 seats sealed in a can with herbs and duck breast and maple syrup for the "Plogue à Champlain." But no dish defines Picard's crusade to simultaneously "democratize" luxury and redeem junk food than his foie gras poutine a wry upgrade to Montreal's deep fondness for drenching french fries in gravy and gooey cheese curds It has inspired numerous variations (from lobster to duck poutine) and imitation tributes (like the one at Philadelphia's Adsum) But PDC's original is without peer for its brazen lipid debauchery with duck fat-fried potatoes so obscenely slathered in thick tan gravy and a nearly quarter-pound slice of seared foie And it's not for everyone - let alone for a single diner - as the appalled looks from my poutine-phobic family made clear PDC is capable of mild-weather seasonality - a nice tarragon dressing for the tender bison tongue - but even these dishes arrive with an almost medieval excess A platter of roasted whole guinea hen over polenta came stuffed with fistfuls of steamer clams and corn that tumbled out of its cavity and every crevice Or the creamy wild mushroom risotto that rolled up to a neighboring table overflowing from the hollowed-out center of a wheel of Parmesan After a meal of such unbridled consumption the desserts here are surprisingly homey and demure have the distinctive resonance of maple syrup from churros to the "pouding Chômeur," a humble Depression-era indulgence lathered in maple cream (known in English as Poor Man's Pudding) that's become Québec's signature dessert With one happy bite of such Canadian comfort Paris couldn't have been farther from my mind 3 small red dried chiles (such as Thai birds) Keep an eye on the oven temperature to make sure onions don't burn with just two or three pulses to break up clumps Combine with the remaining ingredients and store in a sealed jar up to a month or freeze in a bag and use within 6 months Note: This is an all-purpose seasoning used in many Montreal-style dishes including beef and pork as well as steaky fish (like skate) a fistful of the spice is added with a nub of butter toward the end to lend their giant dry-aged rib steak a local flair preferably dry-aged and cut about 2 inches thick 1 1/2 tablespoons Real Montreal Steak Spice 2 tablespoons fresh grated horseradish root (optional Heat a large cast-iron pan over medium heat or just enough to coat the bottom of the pan Add the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter on top of the steak about 20 minutes (depending on oven; a meat thermometer should read 130 degrees) then cut into thick slices and serve on platter with grated horseradish mounded on the bone Excellent with a side of fresh arugula salad prepare maple wood chips according to smoker's instructions and set the temperature at a steady 225 degrees checking every hour to make sure pan isn't burning on the bottom with no bounce-back when pressed with a finger Serve shredded in a sandwich as pulled pork with barbecue sauce (Fred Morin's preference is for a maple barbecue sauce.) Real Montreal Steak Spice and be used in place of the rub spices la violence armée a repris de plus belle mardi soir en plein centre-ville de Montréal: trois hommes ont été atteints par balle alors qu’ils circulaient en voiture devant le Centre Bell • À lire aussi: Un mort et deux blessés lors d’une fusillade devant le Centre Bell un rappeur montréalais connu sous le nom de Young A Stunnin Il n’était pas connu des milieux policiers.L’autre homme blessé est âgé de 20 ans et il a été transporté à l’hôpital dans un état critique a reçu un projectile d’arme à feu à la fesse Écoutez le segment judiciaire avec Félix Séguin diffusé chaque jour en direct 8 h 35 via QUB radio :  Le crime a été commis un peu avant 20 h, près de l’intersection de la rue Saint-Antoine et de la rue de la Montagne. Les trois personnes circulaient à bord d’une voiture lorsqu’elles ont essuyé une rafale de coups de feu tirés à partir d’un autre véhicule. Environ une dizaine de coups de feu ont été tirés. Malgré de graves blessures, le conducteur est parvenu à poursuivre sa route, avant de s’immobiliser quelques pâtés de maisons plus loin, devant la station de métro Georges-Vanier, dans le quartier Petite-Bourgogne. C’est à cet endroit que l’un des occupants de la voiture a rendu l’âme. La portière du côté passager était ouverte et un corps était allongé sur l’asphalte au pied du véhicule de marque Honda Civic. Le décès d’Adam Jean-Philippe a été constaté sur place. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Young A Stunnin (@iamyoungastunnin) Les deux autres hommes ont été transportés d’urgence à l’hôpital Un immense périmètre de sécurité a été érigé dans le secteur afin de protéger les deux scènes de crime soit l’endroit où les coups de feu ont été tirés et le lieu où l’une des victimes a poussé son dernier souffle Écoutez l'entrevue avec Isabelle Baril à l’émission de Philippe-Vincent Foisy  diffusée chaque jour en direct 6 h 50 h via QUB radio :    Le ou les auteurs de ce crime violent n’avaient toujours pas été retrouvés en fin de soirée La métropole aura finalement eu une «pause» de violence armée d’à peine une semaine Les derniers épisodes de coups de feu recensés à Montréal avaient eu lieu dans la nuit du 13 septembre alors que pas moins de quatre fusillades étaient survenues en l’espace de seulement quelques heures Bienvenue dans la section commentaires! Notre objectif est de créer un espace pour un discours réfléchi et productif. En publiant un commentaire, vous acceptez de vous conformer aux Conditions d'utilisation Lucille Pasquier Les CabottesVous rêvez d’un week-end où le temps ralentit où le seul bruit ambiant est celui des cloches du village au loin c’est le refuge insolite en Bourgogne qui va vous faire décrocher (pour de vrai) Envie d’un break loin du bruit et du bitume sans passer des heures sur la route  un petit coin de paradis niché dans les Hautes Côtes de Beaune en Bourgogne ce havre de paix vous offre une parenthèse nature et épicurienne en plein cœur des vignobles chambres pleines de cachet et gîte de charme : ici on respire et on savoure la vie (et le vin !) Que vous soyez plutôt cocooning minimaliste ou charme authentique Si vous aimez l’idée d’un nid douillet en pleine nature, optez pour une tiny house : une micro-maison tout en bois Chaque tiny house a son propre bain nordique chauffé à 37°C pour une soirée sous les étoiles Si vous êtes plus vieilles pierres et ambiance feutrée, direction les chambres d’hôtes nichées dans la plus ancienne bâtisse du village poutres d’origine et plafonds bourguignons elles offrent un parfait équilibre entre charme d’antan et confort moderne Et pour les séjours en famille ou entre amis, le gîte indépendant est l’option rêvée Une ancienne ferme du XVIIIᵉ siècle rénovée avec soin offrant une vue panoramique sur la campagne environnante et une glycine majestueuse qui embaume dès les beaux jours ce n’est pas juste dormir dans un joli cadre C’est vivre la Bourgogne sous toutes ses facettes Commencez la journée avec un petit-déjeuner aux saveurs locales, partez en balade à vélo électrique pour explorer la célèbre Route des Grands Crus, puis laissez-vous tenter par une dégustation de vin au coeur des Climats du vignoble de Bourgogne. impossible de passer à côté des paniers gourmands signés Alexane passée par l’Institut Paul Bocuse qui régale les visiteurs avec des produits ultra-locaux et des recettes maison Aux Cabottes, profitez d’une pause bien-être ultime et laissez-vous tenter par un massage sur-mesure directement dans votre hébergement. Élodie, praticienne certifiée en massage bien-être vient aux Cabottes pour vous offrir un pur moment de relaxation sur la terrasse face aux vignes ou dans un espace dédié de la maison d’hôtes Petite précision : si vous venez en amoureux et que vous voulez un massage duo direction le cabinet d’Élodie près de Beaune pour une parenthèse détente à deux allez saluer les deux ânes miniatures du domaine véritables mascottes des lieux qui se feront une joie d’échanger quelques câlins contre une caresse ou une friandise Un accueil qui risque de vous faire chaud au cœur sont aux petits soins pour leurs visiteurs ils ont imaginé cet endroit comme un refuge un cocon où l’on vient pour se détendre prêt·e à troquer le train-train quotidien contre un week-end au cœur de la Bourgogne  le bonheur est (vraiment) à portée de main Réservez vite votre escapade il se pourrait bien que vous ne vouliez plus repartir… Cette abbaye à 3h de Dijon abrite une sublime roseraie de plus de 3000 m² Un magnifique Château des sorciers façon Poudlard du XVIe siècle existe en France Le plus grand spectacle pyrotechnique et aquatique d’Europe revient à Annecy Chandra Kurt est l’une des critiques et journalistes vinicoles les plus connues de Suisse «l’éditrice» comme elle préfère se présenter œuvre dans les sphères du vin suisse et de l’international Elle est à l’origine de nombreux projets éditoriaux qui s’adressent avant tout à Monsieur et Madame Tout-le-monde et dont le style et la pédagogie lui ont permis de toucher un grand nombre d’amateurs de vin d’un père bernois et d’une mère d’Emilie-Romagne Chandra partage une vision internationale de la vie et de son métier C’est tout naturellement qu’elle s’est donc rapprochée des spécialistes mondiaux donnant son expertise du vin suisse dans des projets d’écritures pour des «célébrités» tels que les Anglais Jancis Robinson ou Hugh Johnson tant pour sa diversité que pour sa qualité aux Suisses et aux étrangers qui souhaitent le découvrir le point de départ de cet itinéraire doit se faire en Valais Son paysage alpin et ses cépages indigènes sont des cadeaux pour l’amateur en pèlerinage cépage blanc planté dans les plus hautes vignes d’Europe qui séduira tout nouveau venant de son parfum Elle opte également pour une dôle (assemblage rouge de gamay et pinot noir) de la célèbre vigneronne Marie-Thérèse Chappaz la simplicité et le plaisir qu’elle confère La spécialiste accompagnera tant l’un que l’autre d’un juteux poulet fermier aux cèpes Il est aussi le chef-lieu du cépage national blanc «Alors que les autres pays le mangent en raisin de table nous le buvons dans nos vins!» aime à rappeler l’éditrice zurichoise elle apprécie sa profondeur et sa complexité sublimées dans les grands crus de Calamin et de Dézaley elle apprécie sa finesse et sa fraîcheur: «Un vin de soif» dans le bon sens du terme il s’alliera en automne à une terrine de chasse le vignoble et la ville se confondent et cette ambiance viticole urbaine s’enrichit de ses influences françaises L’experte des vins suisses apprécie cette «French touch» qu’elle retrouve dans l’expression des nectars Elle est d’ailleurs sensible à la pureté des gamays genevois lui rappelant les meilleurs exemples du Beaujolais Ces vins sont les alter ego des vins blancs et pourront accompagner des poissons des mets au fromage ou de la charcuterie de chasse Les trois lacs est une petite mais dynamique région viticole Neuchâtel offre un savoir-faire singulier du pinot noir: des vins frais et structurés qui offrent un beau potentiel de garde ce sera le compagnon idéal du lapin à la moutarde Le vin «non-filtré» est une autre interprétation du chasselas qui lui plaît également beaucoup Sa concentration additionnelle lui permettra de supporter des plats plus riches comme des cuisses de grenouille en persillade Le plus chaud et montagneux Tessin est l’une des seules régions à proposer toutes les interprétations du cépage merlot: en vin blanc Chandra suggère d’ailleurs de découvrir les merlots blancs de gastronomie Il sera mis en valeur par un risotto au parmesan et bolets le merlot tessinois est réconfortant avec son fruit séduisant La dégustatrice privilégiera ici une viande plus corsée Chandra retourne chez elle en Suisse alémanique Elle apprécie les vins de la famille Gantenbein dans les Grisons Ces passionnés de la Bourgogne ont réussi à faire des chardonnays et pinots noirs d’exception La journaliste estime que: «pour faire un grand vin Leurs vins lui rappellent d’ailleurs les grands bourguignons: «des vins complexes et profonds dont on ne se fatigue jamais Ils sont de grande constance au travers des millésimes et tiennent dans le temps» Elle accompagnera le pinot noir d’un filet de bœuf rossini et le chardonnay d’une pintade aux fruits d’automne par | 18 mars, 2025 | , , Ainsi peut-on qualifier Anne-Marie Philippe Car la rédactrice en chef des suppléments suisses de Paris Match et Elle s’est illustrée non seulement dans le journalisme Le chef anglo-israélien nous parle des challenges de l’ouverture de son premier restaurant en dehors de Londres de sa collaboration avec le Mandarin Oriental par | 15 mars, 2025 | , , un parfum nous enveloppe autant qu’il nous dévoile Cérébrale – L’Eau Papier Une création Diptyque qui mêle vapeur de riz © Radio France - Lila Lefebvre Lila Lefebvre Publié le dimanche 16 septembre 2018 à 21:29 L'élection avait lieu à Chevingy-Saint-Saveur (Côte-d'Or) Sa première dauphine est la Côte-d'Orienne Manon Sauvageot Coline Touret n'était arrivée que première dauphine à l'élection de Miss Yonne venu en nombre pour la soutenir puis le jury réuni ce dimanche à la salle l'Ovide de Chevigny-Saint-Sauveur une autre Côte-d'Orienne Charlotte Manchon Je ne m'attendais pas à avoir la couronne c'est un rêve de petite fille qui se réalise !" Elle a bien senti lors des différents défilés que le public la soutenait mais elle ne s'attendait pas à gagner "Je ne m'attendais pas à avoir la couronne c'est un rêve de petite fille qui se réalise Maintenant je vais prendre très à cœur mon rôle de Miss et représenter au mieux notre belle région qu'est la Bourgogne !" L’info près de chez vous Recevez chaque jour l’essentiel de l’actualité locale Cela faisait 14 ans qu'une habitante de l'Yonne n'avait pas été sacrée à ce concours La jeune femme pense déjà à l'élection de Miss France Miss Bourgogne termine son séjour à l'Île Maurice Auxerre Miss Bourgogne termine son séjour à l’Île Maurice Avec les 29 autres candidates au titre de Miss France la candidate auxerroise Coline Touret passe une semaine sur cette île paradisiaque pour des séances photos notamment Chloé Marcos élue Miss Yonne 2018 : "On peut être Miss et faire des études difficiles" Chloé Marcos L'étudiante en médecine représentera notre département lors de l'élection de Miss Bourgogne en septembre Les crapauds et grenouilles de Bourgogne sont en danger C'est le printemps la période de reproduction pour les amphibiens nos grenouilles et crapauds doivent très souvent traverser les routes un voyage souvent fatal et qui se traduit par une baisse inquiétante de leur population Autour de chez vous "On a fait sortir les petits vivants le plus vite possible" : raconte l'employé de la porcherie victime d'un incendie Baume-les-Dames 19h48