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Montreal Time Out has revealed the coolest neighbourhoods on the planet–and this Montreal hotspot made the list it’s also officially one of the coolest Thanks to its rich industrial heritage and storied history this ever-evolving area in the south-west never ceases to surprise What other neighbourhood is home to a mysterious pink house perched on top of a grain silo Not to be confused with neighbouring Griffintown and Little Burgundy Saint-Henri was known in the 18th century as the Village des Tanneries (leather tanners) it was dedicated to Henry II—otherwise known as Saint Henry The southwestern neighbourhood has been a magnet for food lovers, thanks to standout spots like Bonheur d’Occasion, Foiegwa There’s a reason we keep returning over and over again to Elena for kick ass pizza and pasta, and to Gia for superb Italian.  We can’t go without the perfect banh mi from Tran Cantine Vietnamienne, epic smoked meat and breakfast from Greenspot or choosing between duelling taco spots Tacos Frida and Tacos Vicor.  And we will never tire of the back garden at Tuck Shop The new restaurant scene is also buzzy thanks to new spots like Estelle But these days, Saint-Henri offers much more than just a culinary experience Its prime location beside the Lachine Canal makes it a go-to for weekend activities like cycling, paddle boarding, and picnicking, with fresh provisions from Atwater Market.  Saint-Henri has also become an adventure hotspot and pop-up stores along Notre-Dame Street contribute to the area’s trendy vibe.  Don’t miss a trip to Librairie St-Henri, one of our favourite independent bookstores in the city Or spend the afternoon at Bibliothèque Saint-Henri located in the former Asten Johnson factory home to specially-designed seating and work stations Saint-Henri also has our sweet tooth covered, with donuts from Léche Desserts baked goods from Un Instant en Provence and Rustique’s famous pies And don’t get us started on the bread from Miette perfect for the morning after a big night out in the borough Throw Riverside into the mix—the sprawling indoor-outdoor bar of our dreams that transitions into an ice palace during the winter—and its scenic views of the abandoned Canada Malting Silos, along with Brasserie McAuslan and its famous terrasse On the way home, late night eats from restaurant AA have got you covered Time Out Tip: For a unique perspective on how this neighbourhood has evolved over the last 350 years, check out The Heart and Soul of Saint-Henri, an exhibition running at Pointe-à-Callière until May 11 Expect 380 objects on loan from 34 private and institutional lenders Start your day by staying near Sir-George-Étienne-Cartier Square close to cozy cafés like Cordova and Campanelli and grab brunch at Arthurs for their iconic latkes or gravlax sandwich visit the Bradley Ertaskiran art gallery or enjoy some adrenaline-pumping fun at TNT Axe Throwing pamper yourself at Beauté Cove spa or take a leisurely walk along the canal Plan your trip spring through fall when the shores of the Lachine Canal are alive and Atwater Market is a cornucopia of seasonal produce Marseille’s cool crowd now gravitates towards the rebellious Notre-Dame-du-Mont a colourful area with graffiti-covered alleys and tree-lined streets around Rue de Lodi is a diverse mix of punks and old sailors gathering at lively terrasses the neighbourhood is packed with galleries and hidden gems tucked behind pizza trucks Here is the complete list of the 38 coolest neighbourhoods in the world right now:1 RECOMMENDED:Full guide to the best things to do in Montreal Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! instagramspotifyAbout us Contact us 2025 /CNW/ - A new partnership between Porter Airlines and Café Saint-Henri is bringing high- quality sustainably- sourced coffee to the skies of North America Passengers can now enjoy coffee specially crafted to maximize flavour at altitude now available on board every flight across Porter's growing North American network "This coffee is carefully selected and roasted to enhance its taste in-flight," said Thibaut Paggen It was important to consider all these factors in the creation of this coffee from selecting the beans at their origin to roasting them here in Montréal." a Montreal institution renowned for its direct-to-source purchasing and expertise in premium coffee is thrilled to partner with Porter Airlines This partnership aligns with Porter's aim to provide high-quality Canadian products on board for every passenger "Porter's partnership with Café Saint-Henri offers passengers an unrivaled in-flight coffee experience," said Julian Low "This is a welcome addition to our complimentary catering menu featuring premium Canadian partners who emulate our values ." "It's an honour for us to partner with Porter Airlines and introduce specialty coffee to travellers," said Sébastien Grenache "We're confident that our dedication to quality and authenticity will resonate with Porter passengers From the outset of our discussion with their team I've been able to see that we share the same mission: to offer the best for our customers." This partnership promises to reinvent the in-flight coffee experience and transport passengers on a journey with every sip For further information: Porter Airlines, [email protected]; Café Saint-Henri Press Office, Sébastien Grenache, [email protected] Do not sell or share my personal information: Another exciting addition to the Sud-Ouest’s growing pizza culture. A second location of celebrated Mile End pizza joint Pizza Toni is set to open this November in the heart of Saint-Henri. Taking over the space once home to the much-maligned la Frita Pizzeria (at 4909 Notre-Dame W.), the plans are to keep the recipe more or less the same. “We’re in construction now. Same concept, same format,” explains owner Yoni Amir. The main difference: a larger space to accommodate bigger parties and more diners during lunch and dinner. The opening represents another exciting addition to the Sud-Ouest’s growing pizza culture. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pizza Toni (@thepizzatoni) For more on Pizza Toni, please visit their website For more on the food and drink scene in Montreal, please visit the Food & Drink section I spent the day with the renowned chef and restaurateur sourcing rainbow trout in Montebello and watching her assemble a perfect crudo at her restaurant in the Village One of the most complete and enjoyable restaurant experiences anywhere Porter Airlines has announced a partnership with Montréal’s Café Saint-Henri to bring high-quality sustainably sourced coffee to its inflight food & beverage offer Passengers can now enjoy coffee specially crafted to maximise flavour at altitude onboard every flight across Porter’s growing North American network served from its airport bases in Eastern Canada Café Saint-Henri is a pioneer of third-wave coffee in Quebec With more than ten locations across the province the company is well-known for its high-quality coffee products direct sourcing from coffee producers and complete transparency regarding its purchase price at origin Café Saint-Henri’s products are available in over 200 retail and grocery outlets in Canada Café Saint-Henri Coffee Department Manager Thibaut Paggen said: “The coffee for Porter Airlines is carefully selected and roasted to enhance its taste inflight from selecting the beans at their origin to roasting them here in Montreal.” Porter Airlines Vice President Corporate Development Julian Low commented: “Porter’s partnership with Café Saint-Henri offers passengers an unrivalled inflight coffee experience This is a welcome addition to our complimentary catering menu featuring premium Canadian partners who emulate our values.” Café Saint-Henri Sébastien Grenache said: “It’s an honour for us to partner with Porter Airlines and introduce this special coffee to travellers We’re confident that our dedication to quality and authenticity will resonate with Porter passengers “From the outset of our discussion with their team I’ve been able to see that we share the same mission: to offer the best for our customers.” Note: The Moodie Davitt Report publishes the FAB Newsletter events and campaigns from around the world of airport and travel dining Please email Kristyn@MoodieDavittReport.com for your complimentary subscription Subscribe to our newsletter for critical marketing information delivered to your inbox HMSHost will debut six new restaurants spanning over 725sq m Hudson separately captured a seven-year contract to launch a Manhattan-inspired retail store and Terminal 5’s first immersive video gaming lounge The Australian Airports Association Retail & Commercial Forum will include a blockbuster programme of seven extra-curricular activities Today’s images come courtesy of Düsseldorf Airport which is currently sporting an orange theme and playful signage renaming it ‘Luchthaven Düsseldorf’ Copyright © The Moodie Davitt Report | Website by Yellowball We use cookies to ensure that we give 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Montréal neighbourhood Explore Saint-Henri over the years and through its iconic sites while meeting the men and women who forged the neighbourhood’s soul Did you know that Montréal’s iconic industrial neighbourhood of Saint-Henri was once the third most densely populated city in Québec The exhibition takes a unique and extensive look back at the neighbourhood showcasing its devoted community over the years Brimming with 380 objects on loan from 34 private and institutional lenders including the Société historique de Saint-Henri the exhibition puts into perspective this unique neighbourhood’s evolution over some 350 years Presented as a journey into the daily lives of residents through various eras the exhibition transports visitors from iconic neighbourhood sites to its population’s more private settings and artwork that bear witness to the constant evolution of this lively neighbourhood Over 300 audiovisual and iconographic documents punctuate the exhibition layout Prior to its annexation to Montréal in 1905 Saint-Henri was the 3rd most populous city in Québec From the artisanal village of Saint-Henri des tanneries to a prosperous industrial and working-class town to today’s neighbourhood in transformation The exhibition showcases 18th and 19th century objects from recent archaeological digs that bear witness to the neighbourhood’s artisanal tanning past while exploring its industrial evolution through the diversity of manufactured products that built its reputation and shaped its architectural landscape From its ongoing evolution to its pride in its past the exhibition examines the neighbourhood’s changes and its current projects The exhibition is also a celebration of the committed and united community that has always been at the heart of Saint-Henri From artisanal know-how to social struggles that have left their mark on Québec explore the private lives of Saint-Henri’s inhabitants through their activities in the spheres of culture several objects in the exhibition are a direct appeal to the population The exhibition also highlights the many innovative community and artistic initiatives that are shaking up the neighbourhood today GBTA Conference Examines Canadian Business Travel Trends Bad airline coffee is an indignity few travellers want to suffer through especially on those early morning flights that require you to leave your home before the crack of dawn Luckily, Porter Airlines has teamed up with Café Saint-Henri to bring high-quality All Porter routes will serve the specialty brew “This coffee is carefully selected and roasted to enhance its taste in-flight,” said Thibaut Paggen from selecting the beans at their origin to roasting them here in Montréal.” Café Saint-Henri is a Montréal institution Porter is pleased to add it as a catering partner in its list of Canadian products “Porter’s partnership with Café Saint-Henri offers passengers an unrivaled in-flight coffee experience,” said Julian Low “This is a welcome addition to our complimentary catering menu Brand USA Shares News of Casey Canevari Passing and Oxford comma apologist. She is a former senior editor of the CAA/AMA Insider magazines and has written for a host of publications On Location at Tianguis Turistico: Interview With Miguel Aguíñiga After treating us to the best of Italy through their first three establishments the talented team now delights diners at Gia with traditional Abruzzo-style grilled dishes paired with exceptional wines A few years before opening, at Elena Ryan Gray and Marley Sniatowsky were already talking about a new project — one that would allow their team to grow and take on new challenges much to the delight of Montreal’s food lovers After more than two years of planning, a year of construction, and the trials of a global pandemic, Ryan Gray, Emma Cardarelli, Marley Sniatowsky, Janice Tiefenbach and Lawrence Fiset brought their vision to life — and not just any vision Why the name Gia? “It’s a tribute to Giovanna, the owner of Pacina estate in Tuscany It’s a way to honor her respect for tradition it was the very first place I visited with my family once we could travel again She’s a very special and unique woman — our Italian mother Gia Vin & Grill is housed in a small auxiliary building of the grand RCA historical structure dating back to the early 1900s — the very place where stereos and recordings were made back in the day The restaurant is located at 1025 Lenoir Street in St-Henri in a very chic area between St-Antoine Street “This location has no residential neighbors offering us a wealth of opportunities.” “For the magic of the place,” explains Ryan Gray “There’s no longer any surprise or magic anywhere these days We wanted to recreate that sense of discovery and magic in this space.” Mission accomplished — the space is simply stunning Sarah Pelletier was the mastermind behind the space The building feels like Los Angeles or Brooklyn because it’s a converted former garage With the granite choices and the woodwork by David Roussel you feel like you’ve walked into a neighborhood restaurant in Rome.” You’ll also spot a piece by Dan Climan comes from a beautiful photo book by Enzo Tiezzi the namesake of Gia and one of the owners of Pacina Gia brings back some wines that are less “glou-glou” and funky opting for more powerful ones — a style different from their other establishments The menu is built around the Italian grill drawing inspiration from trips to central Italy and Tuscany Everything is cooked on the outdoor charcoal grill Like the other restaurants from these owners almost all ingredients come from small local farms — Parcelles you’ll find grilled meats and vegetables There are also a few typical Tuscan pastas like pappardelle with duck bolognese The restaurant is also open for lunch on certain days of the week “We’ve had our heads in this project for two years and our hands in it for the past year The pandemic caught us off guard but gave us the chance to do everything ourselves Marley became a contractor and almost did everything himself I’m so excited to finally share this space with people And I’m so proud of the amazing team we’re opening this restaurant with.” Joe Beef’s famous lobster spaghetti is one of the most iconic dishes in Montreal 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 Janice Tiefenbach is the head chef at Elena named the third best new restaurant in Canada by En Route magazine We’ve put together a list of all good spots where you can find it to enjoy at home or in a restaurant Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article MontrealNewsBody found after apartment fire in Saint-HenriBy Joe LofaroPublished: February 18, 2025 at 9:54PM EST Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved “While the building’s collapse has been devastating for the tenants who lost everything and it certainly serves as a poignant reminder of the unpredictability of life When a friend sent Dean Eckmann a picture of the triplex at the corner of Cazelais and Walnut streets in Montreal’s Saint-Henri neighbourhood on Monday afternoon — a place he and his partner Martin Emory have called home for the past decade — partially collapsed I could see my flowers and the stained-glass window The U.S.-born organ builder and musician who’s long designed built and installed choir organs for churches and cathedrals around the world jumped on his bike to go see with his own eyes what photographic evidence already told him had occurred and he wasn’t even allowed access to the premises which contained all of his and his partner’s valuables and memories “All we have left are the clothes on our back and the bike I rode off on that morning,” he said The losses incurred extend far beyond the usual household items The craftsman’s long-time passion — since he was a child — has been patiently and lovingly restoring antique musical instruments When the triplex partially collapsed Monday evening everything Eckmann had collected and restored back to playable condition over the years was suddenly and irrevocably lost While he tells me he’s still holding on to hope the odds of them being able to salvage anything at all are slim while I don’t know anyone I interviewed personally I feel connected to this story because I live a few blocks away from Cazelais in Saint-Henri I was busy working on my laptop Monday afternoon when a sudden power failure on my street and the sounds of sirens from the fire trucks alerted me to something being wrong one of the many Saint-Henri community pages on Facebook would be posting snapshots and information from neighbours informing us of the building’s partial collapse The shocking images shared on social media showed the triplex’s side wall completely collapsed with the interior exposed Tenants’ belongings on the second and third floor (the first floor was currently unoccupied) — a bicycle a straw sun hat — poked through the debris reminding everyone that until that afternoon According to the Montreal fire department, the collapse was triggered by excavation work being done on a nearby parking lot no one was at home in the triplex (currently on the market and listed for sale for just under $1.3-million) The silver lining in all this has been watching the immediate outpouring of support from Montreal’s Saint-Henri community and beyond.  To help get Eckmann and his partner get back on their feet, a friend of theirs, Keith Fernandez, immediately set up an online fundraiser with the goal of raising $20,000 “This space wasn’t just a place to live — it was the heart of their lives filled with memories and treasures,” reads Fernandez’s fundraising post they also lost Dean’s meticulously restored historical instruments as well as the priceless family heirlooms Martin had cherished.” Fernandez had just been at Eckmann and Emory’s Saint-Henri apartment the weekend before the tragic collapse “I just knew I had to do something to at least ease their financial burden even though they’ve lost items that are simply irreplaceable.”  Fernandez says he’s not surprised by the outpouring of support “I think it’s a reflection of who they are,” he says “Dean has worked and collaborated with so many people in this small and tightknit community of organ builders around the world and Montreal’s queer community has also reached out to help them having been on the receiving end of all that love.” Yao has also built a career working as a culinary stylist for local TV production companies like Zone 3 which produces popular culinary shows like Curieux Bégin.  “I usually don’t work on Mondays,” she told me to do some prep work and for some reason I decided to take my laptop with me Thank God I did because it contains my life.” she received a phone call from her landlord’s mom informing her that the building had started leaning and wasn’t safe to enter “When she sent me a picture of the collapsed wall “I quickly realized when I got there that I had lost access to everything,” she says “All I had was the t-shirt and jeans I was wearing all the memories of my mom’s things who recently passed away Everyone affected has been sheltered in temporary housing while they await news from their insurance companies Yao has posted a Facebook post asking for help from the community She’s particularly devastated by having lost all of her chef’s tools “Everything I’ve worked for and collected my entire adult life is gone,” she writes while I’m trying to rebuild my life and awaiting an uncertain insurance settlement equipment or essential kitchen items to give away I’m currently living in a hotel and don’t have space to store them Gift cards from these stores would also be greatly appreciated: Winners Any Montreal chefs with any extra tools and knives laying around can reach out to her at nongyaotruadmakkha@gmail.com When I reached out to the professional musician “Cazelais Street has been a very warm and welcoming community to me ever since I moved in,” he said “I have found friends in this little part of Saint-Henri When everything stopped during the pandemic to play for my neighbours with some of my musician friends Not only did people come out to hear us but they insisted on giving us money considering what was happening in our industry.” Remember how I said that I also live in the neighbourhood I attended quite a few of those weekly jam sessions on Cazelais Street during the pandemic I would sit on my balcony and often listen to Mo’s trombone and I felt that connection to my neighbourhood and my city during those isolating times Those musical sessions helped all of us in different ways “It was so touching to see the support everyone wanted to provide,” Keita tells me.“However the most valuable thing I got during this time was the opportunity to get to individually know the people and create bonds ranging from a simple hi when we see each other to full-on friendships I felt an urge to participate as a member of that community.” While the building’s collapse has been devastating for the tenants who lost everything and it certainly serves as a poignant reminder of the unpredictability of life everyone I spoke to was deeply thankful that no one was injured or worse It’s sheer luck that no one was in the building at the time of the collapse Emory and Truadmakkha are deeply thankful for the support they’ve received “Although the last few days have been emotionally charged,” writes Emory in a Facebook post “Dean and I are especially moved by the commitment and generosity of those around us We still can’t believe the week we’ve had but our network of family and friends has shown us their love Thank you a thousand times and a big celebration will be in order when the days are better.” It’s the outpouring of support I saw on social media that compelled me to write about this the partial and sudden collapse of a building is definitely newsworthy but the effortless and quick solidarity among Montrealers is what I was mostly inspired to share hoping it might motivate more people to help out if they can “As much as my heart is exploding from sadness from this loss,” Eckmann tells me “it’s also exploding with gratitude and joy from the many messages we’ve received people reaching out and letting us know they care.” ■ Read more weekly editorial columns by Toula Drimonis Our newsletter hand-delivers the best bits to your inbox Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news Photograph: Daphne Caron | Mile EndOne-hundred-year-old bagel shops, iconic Italian-style cafes, vintage clothing stores and independent bookstores can be found rubbing shoulders with fashionable boutiques, stylish restaurants and hip bars in this Montreal neighborhood ranked 5th coolest in the world savor an espresso on Café Olimpico’s terrace brunch like a local at Lawrence and linger at Marché des Possibles or Aire Commune two outdoor community spaces combining music Photograph: Laurène Tinel | Tourisme MontréalThe oldest neighborhood in town Old Montreal is reminiscent of a European town with its centennial buildings Take a walk along the Old Port’s boardwalk and Rue de la Commune that goes along the water Saint Paul Street is a charming narrow road lined with boutiques Grand Notre Dame Cathedral is the neighborhood’s main attraction but many other buildings are not to be missed including Marché Bonsecours Château Ramezay and Notre Dame du Bonsecours Standing in line for brunch at Olive & Gourmando is worth it a café housed in a grandiose old bank building along Saint Jacques Street Hotel William Gray’s rooftop terrace has the best views of the Old Port and dinner at Le Serpent on the west side of Old Montreal is always a hit Architecture buffs will want to cross the canal to visit Habitat 67 a striking brutalist housing complex built in 1967 The short walk from Old Montreal to the Quartier des spectacles will take you through Chinatown a small yet colorful area that’s always buzzing with street activities Photograph: ShutterstockJust east of the Quartier Latin the Village is home to not only famed nightlife spots but a close-knit residential community and a testing ground for cutting-edge restaurants and bars It’s the symbolic heart of Montreal’s LGBTQ community and hosts the city’s yearly Pride Festival as well as numerous other open-air festivals down its section of Sainte-Catherine Street To get a taste of the neighbourhood for yourself catch a show at the legendary Cabaret Mado window shop for mid-century modern teak furniture at L'Antiquite Curiosite or have an unforgettable meal at Haitian restaurant luminary A family-friendly neighborhood that’s quickly becoming one of the trendiest in town shops and cafés as well as lovely and quaint residential streets with communal vegetable patches and lovely flowery front yards Jarry Park attracts residents and visitors alike with its sports fields spend an evening enjoying an outdoor concert or book one of the tennis courts for a friendly game Photograph: Courtesy CC/Flickr/Caribb These two close neighborhoods are vibrant and youthful areas of the city encompassing Little Italy and the Jean-Talon Market Montreal’s largest farmers’ market Take a stroll around its many colorful stalls and taste everything Quebec has to offer from the best maple syrup in the spring to delicious berries and corn in the summer to apples and cider in the fall The market is a great place to linger or grab lunch on the go A few blocks down is Montreal’s Little Italy and what it lacks in size it makes up for in charm… and treats pizza at San Gennaro and porchetta sliders at Porchetta are all must haves Beaubien Street’s stretch between Rosemont and Petite Patrie is lined with independent coffee shops and bakeries as well as fashionable restaurants and bars a lovely patch of green popular with residents then catch a movie across the street at Cinema Beaubien non-profit movie theater showcasing independent and artsy movies Photograph: Luc DesjardinsA brawny, former-industrial chunk of western Little Italy this area has coalesced into a hip incubator for new businesses in the last few years With the influx of a new generation of young professionals that have moved into the district’s historic lofts and warehouses a wave of new development has been ushered in and restaurant Mile-Ex—a trendsetting eatery where the neighbourhood got its name—are all great examples of what makes this neighbourhood pop Photograph: André JodoinLocated on the western slope of Mont-Royal Côte-Des-Neiges was a sleepy rural village surrounded by farmland—even a ski hill at one point—until the 1950s when the area underwent rapid industrialization Today the neighbourhood represents one of Montreal’s most energetic and diverse communities with large numbers of students and new immigrant families from all over the world Some local must-sees include Saint-Joseph’s Oratory a massive minor Catholic basilica and major pilgrimage site; the venerable Snowdon Deli one of the oldest smoke meat sandwich purveyors on the island; and the retro drive-in diner Photograph: Mario MelilloFormerly a city in its own right Outremont lies north of the city core on the northwestern slope of Mont-Royal The area features a jumble of stately mansions and student housing for the nearby Université de Montréal Residents here include an eclectic mix of expatriate French Montrealers anglo hipsters and a sizeable Hasidic Jewish community alongside other The neighbourhood’s principal thoroughfares modish cafés and quaint boutiques with tons of local flavour Culinary offerings are as diverse as the residents that call this area home including spots like the authentic Syrian restaurant Damas the wine bar/café/restaurant Boxermans and Lester’s Deli a classic Quebecois deli and one of the city’s venerable smoked meat kingpins a savvy all-rounder for dining and/or drinks the Insectarium and the Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium Hochelaga is also home to some fantastic eats including the stellar experimentation at Le Flamant and finessed contemporary cuisine at Hélicoptère Photograph: Flickr/CC/Stéphanie VaudryPark-Ex has always been a solidly working-class neighbourhood where new immigrant groups could establish a foothold in the city the neighbourhood formed around robust Jewish Latin American and Caribbean families have joined the neighbourhood's makeup Not only does this confluence make Park-Ex one of the most diverse neighbourhoods in Montreal but it makes it one of the most diverse in Canada In addition to a variety of affordable housing the area is teeming with specialty grocers and phenomenal food from all over the world venerable Indian cuisine authority Punjab Palace Restaurant and pho soup specialists at Lyla are only a few of the standout spots among the neighbourhood’s myriad culinary scene Photograph: © Montréal Complètement Cirque Tim HussinA bustling neighbourhood just to the east of Montreal’s downtown entertainment district this area is known for inexpensive student housing servicing the nearby Cegep de Vieu Montreal and Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) It’s home to some vibrant nightlife on Saint-Denis Street plus a dense motley of some of Montreal’s most interesting bars a massive outdoor beer garden; massive cocktail slinger La Distillerie; and excellent live music venues like Turbo Haüs Photograph: Wikipedia / Gene.arboitLocated just east of Saint-Henri the neighbourhood of Little Burgundy is another former working-class industrial district that has become popular among hip young families and professionals in recent years The area boomed in the early 20th century and in addition to being a centre of industrial production it became the seat of Montreal’s influential jazz scene with numerous notable musicians including famed Canadian jazz pianist Oscar Peterson a Little Burgundy native.  After falling on hard times during the 1970s and 1980s the area became a breeding ground for a whole new batch of Montreal restaurants in the early 2000s now hosting mega-successful restaurants like Joe Beef Photograph: © Anthoni RosaEast of Little Burgundy along the length of the Lachine Canal Griffintown has the same industrialized past as its neighbours The revitalization of this area has come slowly and only began picking up steam in the early 2010s; lately the area has become home to a slew of brand new condo developments and the nearby success of Little Burgundy’s internationally acclaimed restaurant row has seen renowned restauranteurs move into Griffintown by extension up-and-coming neighbourhood look no further than the masterful open-flame cuisine on offer at Foxy the impeccable Southern Italian delicacies at Nora Gray (not technically in Griffintown but close enough) or the high-concept and market-driven fare at Perles & Paddock “The name Elena comes from our friend Elena Pantaleoni (La Stoppa) and there’s something in her hospitality and her overall person that is truly touching The restaurant is in a way in her honor,” confides Ryan “The location of Elena was chosen the same way Nora Gray’s location was chosen We wanted to find a neighborhood where we could truly become a part of the community Elena is located in a transitional area,” says Ryan Elena is the natural evolution of Nora Gray; it’s the next step we had dreamed of creating a place that would serve great pizza where you could drink good wine and maybe even watch the hockey game.” And the concept has been a success The establishment is open seven nights a week It features a wonderful selection of natural wines What’s really cool, according to us, is that Elena has multiple angles; it’s a multi-faceted establishment with the potential to grow and evolve. “We always say: upstairs, downstairs, inside, outside, dine-in, or take-out, seven days a week.” Indeed, a café with a take-out section has opened at the back of the restaurant: Club Social PS (!) Elena also has a lovely sunny terrace “We’re super excited to work with extraordinary people and to grow the Nora family We’re also really happy to work with Marley; without him we wouldn’t have been able to do it,” Ryan adds We also appreciate that the bill isn’t steep and that the project continues to evolve in the coming months 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 The mysterious pink house in Montreal's Saint-Henri Right: A sign for Cordova Coffee & Cocktails on a Saint-Henri street This article's cover image was used for illustrative purposes only AI tools may have been used to support the creation or distribution of this content; however, it has been carefully edited and fact-checked by a member of MTL Blog's Editorial team. For more information on our use of AI, please visit our Editorial Standards page 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 ${C} Please check your inbox for the reset code and enter it here: We built a Welcome tour we highly recommend The exterior wall of a triplex in St-Henri collapsed onto an adjacent construction site Monday afternoon, exposing the inside of the apartments much like a dollhouse. (Montreal Gazette) Here is an expert from McGill University who can comment on this topic Daniele Malomo "Old buildings in Eastern Canada have been built using non-engineered traditional construction techniques and do not feature the necessary structural details to withstand relevant vibrations Henri triplex confirms that excessive and repeated vibrations due to nearby work sites can act as a stressor A small earthquake centred in Montreal could cause analogous but much more widespread damage to the older parts of the city.”  Professor Malomo is the director of struct-lab a cutting-edge structural engineering research lab at McGill University that works on earthquake engineering His areas of expertise include structural and earthquake engineering When a popular food photographer (and enthusiast) and the chef-owner behind an institution like Bistro Amerigo join forces eclectic decor on Notre-Dame West in Saint-Henri Before becoming a culinary photographer, Scott Usheroff (aka Craving Curator) worked for a few years as a line cook He then branched out to work in the tech industry for a few years but his passion for cooking never left him Now working as a full time food photographer “I’ve always felt at home in restaurants It was inevitable that I would eventually open one,” he confides When Scott met Chef Steve Marcone through partners he immediately knew he had found the right person to help him bring his dream to life Scott brings his photographer’s eye and creative vision to the menu the photos at the top of this page are his Even though he’s spent most of his life in Montreal Steve Marcone remains deeply rooted in Italy “I feel more like an Italian in Montreal than an Italian Montrealer,” jokes the chef and he himself lived in the “boot” for a few years in his early twenties led him to open The Italian Pantry on Monkland Avenue now a neighbourhood favourite in Notre-Dame-de-Grâce Steve wanted to offer a higher-end cuisine with a “shabby chic” decor La Spada is a place where you can take your girlfriend out,” he goes on and rococo chandeliers; imagine the famous Carbone restaurant in New York decorated by a street art and street photography enthusiast The restaurant’s walls are covered with found images black-and-white photos captured by Scott during his trips to Italy and portraits of soccer players and Italian celebrities (there’s a topless photo of Sophia Loren somewhere; we’ll let you find it) designed the restaurant’s emblem: a serpent coiled around a sword (“spada” in Italian) The original also hangs on one of the walls in the small section Steve calls the “purgatory,” you can sit at the bar or at a small marble-top table with a negroni for aperitivo or while you’re waiting for your table where a few privileged guests can be treated to a custom experience curated by the Chef and his team you’ll find the great classics of Roman gastronomy: ragu alla romana carbonara and linguini alle vongole (white wine and clams) you’ll find delicious polpette and supple supplì (oblong rice and cheese fritters a cross between arancini and mozzarella sticks) Some are mine and Thara’s (Scott’s wife) recipes that we wanted to see at the restaurant,” says Scott and it’s easy to see why they wanted it on the menu We particularly loved the Tortellini in Brodo small ricotta-stuffed pasta served in a broth served in whole sheets in a sage brown butter with butternut squash puree and amaretti crumble The Vitello Saltimbucco (literally “veal jump in the mouth”) a generous veal chop on the bone wrapped in prosciutto and topped with sage butter such as squid ink linguini with lobster and seafood you can’t miss the decadent tiramisu a particularly indulgent and delicious recipe that Steve and Scott spent a lot of time poring over In short, La Spada doesn’t reinvent the wheel—but why bother when the classics are so delicious? On the menu for over twenty years, Joe Beef’s famous lobster spaghetti is one of the most iconic dishes in Montreal. Here’s the recipe! Connaissez-vous Jean-Philippe Tastet ?! Le critique culinaire de renom a 30+ ans d'expertise et est l'inspiration derrière Tastet. Jessica Noël, co-chef and co-owner of Mon Lapin and Rôtisserie La Lune — meet one of the most exciting chefs to discover! Janice Tiefenbach is the head chef at Elena, named the third best new restaurant in Canada by En Route magazine. Snow crab season is here! We’ve put together a list of all good spots where you can find it to enjoy at home or in a restaurant. Did you know we have a weekly digest? We send it to your inbox every Saturday! CBC LiteSectionsNews • Canada • MontrealBuilding collapse in Saint-Henri came as no surprise to some tenantsVerity Stevenson | CBC News | Posted: August 27, 2024 8:34 PM | Last Updated: August 27 Months of construction and banging had worn down neighbours, who barely noticed when a wall came down Caption: A triplex at corner of Cazelais and Walnut streets in Montreal's Saint-Henri neighbourhood collapsed Monday evening. (Benoit Gagnon/Radio-Canada) Caption: A red bicycle could be seen among the debris of the buidling . (Benoit Gagnon/Radio-Canada) Caption: The wall of the building at the corner of Cazelais and Walnut streets in Montreal's Saint-Henri neighbourhood fell to the ground during the excavation of a construction site next door on Aug. 26. No one was inside when it happened. Quebec’s workplace health and safety board is investigating. Loading external pages may require significantly more data usage than loading CBC Lite story pages.Langlois had been living in the apartment since 2017 he and his roommates had repainted the place to their liking There wasn't anything else to do," he said They don't yet know if they will be able to regain their belongings which luckily weren't caught in the collapse Langlois is hoping he'll be able to get back the vinyl and film collections he'd been carefully putting together for years said an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the collapse Corrections:An earlier version of this story misidentified a resident 2024 3:27 PMMore Stories Like ThisThe related links below are generated automatically based on the story you’ve just read Satay Brothers is a success story of brothers Alex and Mat Winnicki Their restaurant on Notre-Dame Street West is one of the most popular in the city Montrealers flock there to enjoy beloved classics inspired by Asian street food in a vibrant and eclectic setting But all of this success happened gradually so here’s our attempt to retrace it for you The story of Satay Brothers begins in the Saint-Henri neighborhood “We lived in a neighborhood that was pretty poor at the time but our parents always took us to eat all around Montreal That’s probably why we love the city’s cultural diversity in the restaurant scene [which they are now part of!],” they share Alex started by selling fruit at the market while Mat studied visual arts and graphic design they decided to open a “hawker” style stall (the name for street food stalls in Asia) and chose to set up at the Atwater Market “Our dad told us that ‘Winnicki Brothers’ wouldn’t be descriptive enough but with ‘Satay Brothers,’ people would know what to expect.” They began with a simple menu: satays even though we’ve since expanded the menu and constantly add new items.” Following the success of their seasonal market stall they opened a 20-seat restaurant on Saint-Jacques Street the small space quickly became too limited to meet the growing demand Satay Brothers moved to a larger 80-seat location at 3721 Notre-Dame West complete with a small waiting area and a private room for groups the neighboring business vacated its premises providing the perfect opportunity for an expansion This allowed them to add a second dining room for busier evenings Satay Brothers’ reputation is built on the quality and authenticity of both their menu and the overall experience Rendang (a savory braised beef dish in coconut milk sauce) and Otak Otak (grilled fish wrapped in banana leaves) “Our dishes are prepared with a variety of spices Our cuisine is inspired by several different countries and regions which explains the use of diverse ingredients Almost all of our products are homemade.” Let’s not forget the delicious satays and the must-try papaya salad—everything is finger-licking good Their desserts are based on recipes from their mother She was a huge support in the creation of Satay Brothers and continues to watch over the project from above the restaurant’s warm and festive atmosphere adds to its appeal Why did they open a restaurant in the first place I think it’s as simple as that.” Mat and Alex excel at this which is why people still line up at the Atwater Market in the summer and why we meet friends to share a delicious meal at their Notre-Dame Street dining room Satay Brothers have always been one of our favorites holding a special place in both our hearts and our stomachs ​New York saxophonist Nicole Glover (right) and Montreal pianist Taurey Butler on stage during the inaugural Saint-Henri Jazz Week Spring sprouted a brand new jazz initiative in Montreal this year: the Saint-Henri Jazz Week presented in the borough that is the birthplace of Montreal jazz giants Oscar Peterson and Oliver Jones with the expressed intention of fostering community spirit This inaugural festival (held May 3–8) featured a diverse program and a variety of activities: local jazz duos playing outdoors every noon on Notre Dame Street; the Wine & Vinyl listening series pairing jazz albums with local wines; a historical cultural event in the form of a roundtable with distinguished panelists discussing the history of jazz in Montreal; a concert series showcasing New York artists Jeremy Pelt who performed alongside leading players on the Canadian jazz scene and offered master classes local musicians took the stage for a late show The festival is an offshoot of the Saint-Henri Jazz Society a non-profit organization “dedicated to preserving living jazz within Saint-Henri and its immediate surroundings,” and ensuring its evolution Established by Montreal jazz artists Sam Kirmayer the SJSH “aims to balance respect for jazz heritage with a desire to innovate and broaden traditional musical limits community spirit and initiatives that seek to make jazz accessible to the largest number of people.” Choosing Saint Henri to stage the festival had a lot to do with the history of the neighborhood who also teaches jazz history at Concordia University “This is where Oscar Peterson grew up; in fact which encompasses Saint-Henri and Little Burgundy was where Montreal’s Black Anglophone community was primarily located and so it’s really the birthplace of jazz in Montreal.” The distinction between the neighborhoods is relatively new; the name Little Burgundy appeared only after the gentrification of the neighborhood in the 1960s resulting in the exodus of a large portion of the Black community “When we talk about bringing jazz back to the South-West we mean recognizing and honoring that history and reconnecting the music with its roots as a community practice and is woven into the fabric of daily life in the neighborhood,” Kirmayer said “Jazz isn’t just a commodity,” Kirmayer said We’re hoping to build something where musicians fans and neighbors all feel part of a greater whole where the history is celebrated and respected and where there’s a genuine interest in passing on knowledge and keeping the art form alive.” The special roundtable was a rare and fascinating opportunity to listen to leading figures who played a vital role in developing jazz in Montreal Panelists included “Miss Swing” Ethel Bruneau (age 72) a young multidisciplinary artist and music entrepreneur The discussion sparked questions from the audience palpably excited about the opportunity to listen making this exchange a meaningful social and cultural event The rare historical moment was documented for posterity Another unique offering was the Wine & Vinyl listening series Local jazz musicians shared appreciation of their favorite jazz album with keen listeners in a laid-back setting paired with a local wine presented by a sommelier Bassist Adrian Vedady chose Thelonious Monk’s Criss-Cross (1963); it was a unique experience discussing impressions of the music in the “intermission” between Side A and Side B The headlining concerts were all captivating thanks not only to the leaders’ immense talent Each artist performed four sets over the course of two nights with leading players on the Canadian jazz scene but the scenes are oddly disconnected,” Kirmayer explained as there aren’t many opportunities for exchange with American musicians.” “There used to be a steady flow of established artists and masters coming into town That dynamic helped form many of the musicians who are now pillars of our local scene So in inviting guests to come up as singles we were aiming to reproduce that experience and to elevate the local scene.” The bands were also intentionally diverse and intergenerational Trumpeter Jeremy Pelt kicked off the New York concert series with Oakland drummer Derrell Green (currently a faculty member at McGill University) the up-and-coming North Carolina native and current Montrealer Leighton Harrell on bass stellar saxophonist Christine Jensen and gifted pianist Gentiane MG dazzling through the shifting dynamics of his own compositions (“Baswald’s Place,” “Nephthys”) Hank Mobley’s “If I Should Lose You” and Lucky Thompson’s “While You Are Gone.” The beautiful synergistic interplay between the two horns reached peak heights on the leader’s “Sage,” his piercing trumpet and Jensen’s urgency matched by Green’s propulsive drumming Introducing “Cry Freedom,” Pelt highlighted its relevance to our times “especially in the U.S.,” and later mentioned Griot his two-volume series of interviews with musicians (inspired by Art Taylor’s Notes And Tones and the importance of having conversations about race relations and music New York-based saxophonist Nicole Glover shared the stage with bassist Mike de Masi trumpeter Kevin Dean and pianist Taurey Butler a New Jersey native who moved up to Montreal 12 years ago tight as only a group of longstanding collaborators usually are enthralled the audience with renditions of Miles Davis’ “Walkin’,” Billy Strayhorn’s “A Flower Is A Lovesome Thing,” Thelonious Monk’s “In Walked Bud,” and “Confirmation” by Charlie Parker we’re having a good time!” Glover exclaimed following a fiery performance of Benny Golson’s “Stablemates.” Dexterous her playing shone on Chet Baker’s “My Ideal” with a breathtaking solo; and as trumpeter Dean took his turn her appreciation of his emotive playing was both visible and audible “This is one of the most welcoming and inclusive festivals in the world,” she said as she closed the set Veteran drummer Billy Drummond teamed up with bassist Ira Coleman and pianist Jean-Michel Pilc (who both teach at McGill) long-time collaborators he referred to as part of his “musical fabric,” and Montrealers Rachel Therrien on trumpet and Caoilainn Power on alto saxophone Delivering material by Grachan Moncur III (“The Coaster”) Monk (“Think Of One”) and Frank Kimbrough (“Clara’s Room”) Drummond expressed appreciation of his bandmates’ talent “I don’t have to do much except sit back and witness all the amazing things happening around me,” he said elaborating on how mesmerized he was by the horn players’ artistry and brilliance “I’ve played in Montreal many times before usually coming in to play one day and out the next morning; now I’m getting a chance to get closer to the fabric of what Montreal is all about.” DownBeat caught up with Therrien as she stepped off the stage “This was the best rhythm section I’ve ever played with,” she said “It’s like taking a European fast train for the first time.” The creative energy and excitement ran so high that one of the piano’s G keys was inadvertently disabled who took over the piano bench for the late set with bassist Adrian Vedady and drummer Guillaume Pilote The tight-knit band had the audience fully immersed exploring compositions by John Coltrane (“Lazy Bird,” “Syeeda’s Song Flute”) and Cedar Walton (“Bolivia”) With lines winding all the way up the stairs and into the street the festival sold out its first edition — no small feat “This is the happiest I’ve ever been to stand in line,” mused Alex a recent graduate of Concordia University’s music program “I couldn’t be happier,” Kirmayer said at the festival’s closing and to have actually pulled this thing off selling out every night and really feeling that community together With sponsors already on board, and such a promising start, this festival is sure to offer engaging, well-curated editions in the years to come. For more information, check out sainthenrijazz.com “This is one of the great gifts that Coltrane gave us — he gave us a key to the cosmos in this recording,” says John McLaughlin In his original liner notes to A Love Supreme The Blue Note Jazz Festival New York kicks off May 27 with a James Moody 100th Birthday Celebration at Sony Hall Blue Note Entertainment Group has unveiled the lineup for the 14th annual Blue Note Jazz Festival New York “I’m certainly influenced by Geri Allen,” said Iverson during a live Blindfold Test at the 31st Umbria Jazz Winter festival Ethan Iverson performed as part of the 31st Umbria Jazz Winter festival in… we’re left with similarities,” Collier says “Cultural differences are mitigated through 12 notes.” DownBeat has a long association with the Midwest Clinic International Band and Orchestra Conference but it’s still kind of productive in a way because you have something that you can be inspired by,” Andy Bey said on a 2019 episode of NPR Jazz Night in America who illuminated the jazz scene for five decades with a four-octave range that encompassed a bellowing… About|Terms of Use|PrivacyCopyright © 2025 Maher Publications. All rights reserved. DownBeat is an internationally registered trademark of Maher Publications. 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. "The property is obviously coming off the market." The front of 4833-4837, rue Cazelais. Right: The same building after it partially collapsed. Ilana BelferSenior WriterAug 29, 2024, 12:32 AMAug 28, 2024, 5:46 PMA Montreal house partially collapsed earlier this week peeling off the building's front wall and exposing the interior — including tenants' personal items While photos and videos of the unfortunate incident have been going viral on social media We'll do our best to answer some of those questions for you here The triplex is located in Montreal's Saint-Henri neighbourhood at 4833-4837 Firefighters on site.Lorraine Muller | Facebook Montreal firefighters were called to the site on Monday afternoon CTV News reported that construction work on a nearby lot caused the building to break down according to the Service de sécurité incendie de Montréal (SIM) we don't know much more than that about what caused the incident While the owner of the lot reportedly had necessary permits from the City of Montreal for the work, CBC reported that some neighbouring tenants weren't surprised by the debacle after noticing intense construction for months on end According to real estate broker Jason Farinacci the lot that's under construction is not owned by the same people as the collapsed building The lot had been expropriated by the government to build the highway before being sold to his client and was then sold again — with Farinacci's help — four months ago "I have no idea what the owner/ builder of the new lot did All I know is it's not the owner of the triplex's fault," Farinacci said in an email The Sud-Ouest's communications team told us the file has been passed off to the "insurers of the parties involved" who will commission "expert reports" to determine the cause of the collapse and find out who's responsible no injuries were reported — but some people were evacuated from the area as a precaution "It was a huge relief to see that no one was injured A security perimeter was quickly set up by the borough's teams and all tenants of the affected buildings were relocated either by the owner or by the Red Cross," the Sud-Ouest's mayor The incident has given Montrealers the opportunity to poke fun at the city's increasingly unaffordable housing market "Located in up and coming St.Henri neighbourhood No guests," wrote Turbo Haüs owner Sergio Da Silva on X (previously Twitter) while captioning a photo of the caved-in building Under an Instagram post about the occurrence, @mx_linder commented "Still gunna sell for 700k as is with these housing market prices." Yes. Before the collapse, the triplex was listed on Centris for an asking price of $1.298 million the property had three units: two 4 1/2s and one 5 1/2 It says the ground-floor unit was completely renovated in 2021 while the third-floor apartment was freshly renovated in June of 2023 rue Cazelais.Jason Farinacci of RE/MAX ACTION "The property is obviously coming off the market It's a total write-off," said Farinacci "The owner has no idea what is happening at the moment and has devoted her immediate time to finding her tenants lodging and dealing with whatever comes with the aftermath of this unfortunate situation." For more photos of what the property looked like before it crumbled into pieces you can still find the listing on the RE/MAX-Quebec website and landlords have been informed of their responsibility towards their buildings and tenants What happens next is a matter of private law between the owners That's why the insurance companies involved are taking over which will help identify the cause of the collapse," Mayor Dorais said In a Saint-Henri community Facebook Group local artist and musician Dean Eckmann identified himself as one of the building's residents "Folks have probably seen tons of photos Of my life and my partner’s life and belongings sliding out of the house we have lost everything but what we were wearing Monday," Eckmann posted To help get Eckmann and his partner get back on their feet a friend has set up an online fundraiser with the goal of raising $20,000 "This space wasn't just a place to live — it was the heart of their lives they also lost Dean's meticulously restored historical instruments as well as the priceless family heirlooms Martin had cherished," wrote Keith Fernandez "Dean and Martin have been moved to a temporary apartment as they try to pick up the pieces But [...] they need all the support they can get as they try to overcome what seems insurmountable." Those who wish to contribute can donate via the FundRazr website Ilana Belfer (she/her) was an editor for MTL Blog She's obsessed with great storytelling in all its forms having worked in print A graduate of Carleton University’s journalism program her words have appeared in The Globe and Mail Foodism TO & more — covering everything from cam girls to COVID-19 Ilana can usually be found with her dog André tracking down Montreal’s prettiest ruelles vertes and tastiest treats 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… Beloved Mile End pizza place Pizza Toni now has a second location on Notre-Dame Ouest the new Saint-Henri restaurant offers the same excellent New York-style pizza in a more spacious dining area Regulars of the original won’t feel too out of place at the new Pizza Toni same excellent pizzas… it’s practically a copy-paste of the Saint-Viateur location save for one important detail: the dining room Once again, Yoni Amir and his partners, Daniel Maislin and Alex Bates, have teamed up with long-time friends to design the restaurant. Designer David Dworkind (MRDK), who designed the first pizzeria and the two Falafel Yoni locations, imagined the space. Artist Dan Climan responsible for the restaurant’s visual identity painted two large cut-outs to liven up the space Yoni also got hands-on; he built the chairs and wooden furniture The new location sits at the western end of Notre-Dame but one that will better serve residents of the Southwest The menu is unchanged: excellent New York-style pizzas as well as a few house specialties (Sweet Cherry Pie with cherry tomatoes and spicy honey for Spicy Honey Garlic Pep) and several vegetarian (4-cheese Eggplant Parm) and vegan options (Vegan Cheese) To go with that, you’ll find a selection of soft drinks, a few canned beers (including an Italian pilsner brewed specially for Pizza Toni by Brasserie Harricana), and small containers of ice cream to satisfy summer cravings. “No fries, no salads, just pizzas,” says Yoni with a laugh. After all, who needs more when the pizza is this good? Pizza Toni Saint-Henri is open daily, for lunch and dinner, for dine-in, takeout, or delivery. Arthurs Nosh Bar has opened its doors on Notre-Dame Street West. In the heart of Saint-Henri, this charming little restaurant is located between several other expanding businesses. This establishment has it all: a stylish setting, attentive service, and a relaxed atmosphere. Arthur is the name of Raegan Steinberg’s father, the co-owner of the restaurant. She and her husband, Alexandre Cohen, opened the establishment together. “The restaurant and its name are in his honour. He was my greatest inspiration, and the one who introduced me to good food at an early age. He died 10 years ago.” You may know Raegan and Alex from their catering service Back of House Catering, or from their frequent visits to many beloved restaurants in Montreal, including Joe Beef. Why Saint-Henri? “We both worked around here. I also like that on our street block, we are all young professionals in their thirties who try to run independent companies. I love the neighbourhood.” In terms of wine, specialists Ryan Gray (Nora Gray) and Cassady Sniatowsky (Norman Hardie Winery and Loïc) made the menu. The menu consists of almost entirely private imports, and really excellent bottles to match all tastes and budgets. The majority of wines are between $40 and $58 per bottle. We can also find a few classic cocktails, but the focus remains, for the moment, on wines. We really fell in love with this restaurant. Everything about the space is charming, from the team to what you will find on your plate. Arthurs Nosh Bar is open every day of the week from 8am to 4pm and on weekends from 9am to 4pm. It might not be where you'd expect. 👀 Do you recognise this Montreal neighbourhood? Earlier this year, Time Out released the latest edition of its annual ranking of the coolest neighbourhoods on earth These spots are described as the perfect mix of a city's culture The list is created collaboratively between thousands of writers and editors who vet each neighbourhood against criteria that include food Montreal's St-Henri came in 13th overall beating out iconic global destinations like Flatbush (New York City) East Hollywood (Los Angeles) and Mount Pleasant (Washington DC) it was the only Canadian neighbourhood to get a mention on the list It's not the first time that Time Out's coolest neighbourhood ranking has given Montreal its flowers. Last year, Downtown Montreal snagged the 36th spot overall, while in 2022, the ever-popular hipster mecca of Mile End was awarded 5th place. Time Out's love affair with Montreal neighbourhoods goes back even further, with Villeray getting a shoutout of its own—in 18th place—in 2021 If that wasn't enough fawning over the city, the publication has also given Montreal's rue Wellington the accolade of being the coolest street in the world in years gone by St-Henri was in good company in the coolest neighbourhoods list Rio de Janeiro and Seoul ranking in similar spots "Montreal's southwestern Saint-Henri neighbourhood will whet more than just your appetite these days This' hood's prime location right by the Lachine Canal make it a weekend destination for waterfront cycling expeditions with provisions sourced at Atwater Market." The neighbourhood eateries—including Bonheur d'Occasion and Lloydie's—and "chic shops" like Letter Bet and GanK—got a shoutout For a "perfect day," Time Out recommended coffee shops like Cordova as well as activities like TNT Axe Throwing or pampering at Beauté Cove spa with its newly-certified status as one of the coolest neighbourhoods in the world—let alone Montreal or even Canada—maybe now's the perfect time to visit (before all the tourists do!) Here's a closer look at the top 20 coolest neighbourhoods on earth The entire 38-spot list can be found here MontrealNewsMontreal firefighters respond to partial building collapse in St-HenriBy Joe LofaroPublished: August 26, 2024 at 3:07PM EDT an update on bar magnate Peter Sergakis’s latest Sainte-Catherine Street real estate venture Leduc first announced the change of ownership via Instagram in December “If Café Saint-Henri is my ‘baby,’ then this child has grown up and I feel more than ever that in order for it to evolve and grow my company needs the guidance of other people.” The first Café Saint-Henri outpost opened 10 years ago in its namesake neighbourhood and has since amassed eight locations across town and an online store — together employing more than 70 employees The OCPM recommends the project with several caveats namely that a greater number of units be turned into two- and three-bedroom ones to accommodate families and that a portion of units meet the community’s need for affordable housing The developer initially proposed offering $725,000 to the city to implement social housing elsewhere instead Sergakis also owns Station des Sports bar, the next block over, whose expansion was also embroiled in controversy in 2010 CITY-WIDE — Montreal Canadiens hockey player Tomas Tatar is now a tuna tartare influencer — because the coincidental spelling of his last name was, apparently, too good to pass up. For every goal Tatar scores, Küto restaurants (of which there are 22, mostly off island) will give customers a discount on their aptly named tuna “tatar” for the following day, the left-winger announced on his Instagram this week He’s already on his fourth goal of the NHL season so things are looking promising for Küto discount hopefuls PETITE-PATRIE — The kitchen of neighbourhood breakfast joint La Grand-Mère Poule is now being used after regular hours With La Grand-Mère Poule focused on the morning-to-mid-day rush (until 2 p.m South Shore fast-casual restaurant Shack Attakk has moved into the same Beaubien East locale in hopes of tapping the dinner crowd Shack Attakk will serve up a menu of burgers (over 20 types BarBara is a charming spot that opened its doors on Notre-Dame Ouest Street on January 26 it proves that you can enjoy the finer things in life without breaking the bank BarBara aims to be a wine bar where great bottles flow freely at affordable prices It also features a dispensa (Italian for “mini-grocery”) stocked with take-home wines The wine bar aspect is highlighted by a beautiful wine cellar were chef David Pellizari and his muse Catherine Draws previously known for their delicious work at Lili Co. Catherine Draws and Cloé Champagne (also a partner) serve as co-directors three key figures contribute to the happiness of guests: executive chef William Cody it is the result of a collaborative effort between the Gauley Brothers and Jean-François Gervais The menu places a special emphasis on fresh pasta and other delightful Italian-inspired treats and other grab-and-go bites that make your mouth water just thinking about them BarBara also embraces its dispensa concept offering a selection of high-quality products to awaken the chef within and help create a delicious feast to impress at home developed in collaboration with the Zab roasting house available for enjoyment on-site or as whole beans to take home BarBara has just launched Les gâteaux BarBara (lesgateauxbarbara) a line of cakes available by pre-order and pickup only the house boasts a well-stocked wine cellar curated by Catherine Draws featuring selections from small producers both locally and abroad—wines so enjoyable you’ll want to sip them even without thirst BarBara is open every day from 8 AM to 1 AM:• Breakfast from 9 AM to 3 PM (ricotta and fried egg tartine or a breakfast sandwich with pancetta and provolone).• Lunch from 11 AM to 3 PM.• Aperitivo starts at 3 PM (anchovies burrata… and more!).• Dinner from 4 PM to 11 PM The counter is filled with pastries—croissants especially now that we have enough staff to meet demand We truly have an amazing team right now—I often have to pinch myself we have to train the customers of tomorrow!” (Laughs!) An important detail: BarBara does not take reservations and operates on a “first come Judging by the steady crowd eager to enjoy its generous offerings everyone seems more than happy with that arrangement the southwestern neighbourhood of Saint-Henri continues to see a culinary explosion While most options are peppered along the main strip of Notre-Dame West a walk further west can yield equally delicious finds The restaurants vary from upscale affairs to quicker options one can carry down to the scenic Lachine Canal (weather permitting) And let’s not forget the numerous choices for dessert sprinkled throughout the area If you find yourself traveling east of Atwater, have a look at our Little Burgundy map Neighbourhood go-to Greenspot has a wide-ranging menu of cheeseburgers and just about every diner staple you can think of Its retro indoor space still has many of its original fixtures 20 Spots Serving the Best Hangover Cures in Montreal Bringing next-level Middle Eastern cuisine to Saint-Henri diners at Sumac can delight in its broad menu – pita with hummus or baba ghanoush and savoury sandwiches like the sabbich (pita sandwich stuffed with fried eggplant A post shared by Sumac Restaurant (@sumacrestaurant) Where to Dine With the Kids in Tow in Montreal Every neighbourhood has that one spot for late-night greasy eats has rightfully earned that moniker in Saint-Henri A decades-old establishment that’s open until at least 4 a.m serves some of the best poutine in town — think twice-fried taters that are heavy on the cheese This was our first date spot, I’m starting to understand how I’ve gotten fat over the last 3 years #firstdateanniversary A post shared by @ whatbuuutwhy on Feb 14 Singaporean pioneers Satay Brothers achieved fame with its steamed pork buns gado gado (Indonesian salad with peanut sauce) bowls frontman Alex Winnicki and head chef Mat Winnicki it’s a family affair that’s as endearing as it is popular Be sure to stop by their stand at the Atwater Market during the summer season Created by the same folks behind the Aliments Yasolo grocery store next door this Afro-Québécois restaurant serves up a handful of tasty African dishes with a touch of North American influence While it will eventually serve as a sit-down restaurant Maquis Yasolo is currently focusing on to-go items like a jerk burger with a side of either plantain or yucca fries Bucky Rooster’s has seen some interminable lineups and sold-out nights thanks to the masses of people on the hunt for perfectly fried chicken — either by the bucket or in sandwich form Its birthday pie (mascarpone cheesecake with sugar cookie crust) has also become a fast favourite A post shared by Bucky Rooster’s (@buckyroosters) The 10 Hottest New Restaurants in Montreal The latest from the fabulous folks of Nora Gray and Elena draws attention to a different type of Italian cuisine — one highlighting arrosticini which are small skewers of various meats grilled over charcoal flame Born out of the owners’ love for time spent in Italy this eclectic and fun space is located in an industrious part of the neighbourhood A post shared by Gia Vin & Grill (@giagiagiamtl) While numerous Caribbean restaurants dot the streets of this southwestern neighbourhood Located just steps from the Place-Saint-Henri metro station it features dishes like griot (tender cubes of marinated and fried pork) A post shared by Piklìz (@pikliz.comptoircaribeen) The Essential Montreal Caribbean Restaurants What originally began as a hole in the wall a few doors down from its current location — where the menu was limited to a short list of tacos made in George Foreman grills for $2 apiece — Tacos Frida has since taken on a larger diner-style locale on a prominent street corner A post shared by Tacos Frida (@tacosfridamtl) 11 Must-Try Mexican Restaurants in Montreal BarBara has proven to be an enormous success in the space adjacent to Square Sir-George-Étienne-Cartier and an impressive selection of pastries — including a remarkable cacio e pepe croissant —this has become one of the “it” places to dine out in Saint-Henri (Note: BarBara is temporarily closed due to water damage; latest reopening estimate was November at the latest.) A post shared by BarBara (@barbaravin_) 14 Brand-New Montreal Terrasses to Check Out This Summer Léché is among the most notable doughnut slingers in town The menu ranges from sumptuous options — think margarita passionfruit glaze and caramel maple bacon —to the homier comforts of peanut butter and jelly and Boston cream Just try to walk in to get one and not leave with a box of eight From Michael Dalla Libera and Nick Rosati, Dalla Rosa is an ice cream shop devoted to using local, seasonal ingredients whenever possible. Flavours range from classic (strawberry, chocolate) to less traditional (sesame, sunflower seeds), coupled with the option of sandwiching scoops between homemade cookies. Come winter, they’ve been known to sling a great bowl of vegan ramen A post shared by Dalla Rose (@cremeriedallarose) Where to Get Some of the Finest Ice Cream Montreal Has to Offer A post shared by Arthurs (@arthursmtl) New York style pizza joints in the city have come a long way in recent years, and Adamo was one of the first to start the trend. Tony Campenelli opened a pizzeria serving old-school thin pies by the slice or as sizable whole pies Diners can choose to eat at bar tables or in the park across the street One of the precursors to the neighbourhood’s burgeoning food scene Tuck Shop has consistently been a favourite of both visitors and locals over the years remains consistent with the same sophisticated eats and market cuisine that have fuelled its popularity since the very start and local seafood are all items diners will typically find on their daily menu A post shared by Tuck Shop (@tuckshopmtl) Tran Cantine Vietnamienne may be the only Vietnamese restaurant in the neighbourhood — but it certainly leaves little to be desired and spring rolls are always fresh and flavourful Be sure to pick up a Vietnamese iced coffee to wash it all down 17 Fantastic Places for Pho Around Montreal The Best Events and Delicious Deals at Montréal en Lumière for 2020 Hailing from two owners of top Italian spot Nora Gray, things are a little more casual at Elena Reserve a table in the dining area or go around back to access the walk-in only space below A post shared by Elena (@elenamontreal) Where to Dine on New Year's Eve in Montreal chef-owner Jami Liverman created a welcoming environment at the west end of Saint-Henri The comforting coffee shop and bakery serves decadent cakes pastries (vegan and gluten-free options included) and a variety of specialty coffee drinks to go A post shared by Bernice (@bernicemontreal) Where to Find a Mighty Fine Birthday Cake in Montreal Where to Get Outstanding Pastries and Baked Goods in Montreal MontrealNewsCity looks to move St-Henri homeless day centre next to schoolBy Matt GilmourPublished: August 20, 2024 at 4:09PM EDT 8 months agoDuration 1:53Montreal triplex collapse leaves tenants searching for new place to live8 months agoNewsDuration 1:53The wall of the building at the corner of Cazelais and Walnut streets in Montreal's Saint-Henri neighbourhood fell to the ground during the excavation of a construction site next door on Aug. 26. No one was inside when it happened. Quebec’s workplace health and safety board is investigating. Video evidence, NHLer testimony raise questions in world junior sexual assault trialThe National |May 2Video11:28 Trump repeats 51st state taunt as Carney prepares for White House visitThe National |10 hours agoVideo1:19 It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem Saint-Henri coffee stalwart Café St-Henri just got a whole lot bigger with a new headquarters now open just south of Jarry Park The space serves partly as an open-to-the-public coffee shop coffee lab (to be partially used for classes) which owner JF Leduc tells Eater will allow the café to beef up its wholesale operation getting its house roasts into more restaurants and coffee shops St-Henri has had to work with much smaller spaces in St-Henri and Quebec City the café is what people are seeing but really what’s behind the café is what has been keeping us really busy,” says Leduc Coffee classes (including an espresso class and a tasting class) will take place three times a month in the lab; the meeting room is available for rent immediately it’s the main café space that is of interest — and it’s a stunner The café is located in a former industrial zone in Villeray (not Mile-Ex or Parc-Extension although those neighbourhoods are just a minute away) Leduc says his team aimed to keep the industrial nature of the building but an elevated seating space with banquettes and purple light cast down from the café’s greenhouses Then the main level features a long concrete coffee bar boasting a Mavam espresso machine and a Weber EG-1 grinder which Leduc notes is perhaps the best on the market for pour-over grinds Courtesy of both the café’s kitchen and those greenhouses (capable of producing a significant number of herbs or lettuces every two weeks) the new HQ will have many more food options than any of the café’s other locations which have stuck mostly to pastries and small bites The coffee shop is also taking a cue from Australian café culture The new HQ is open now — the official opening takes place Thursday at 5 p.m. in conjunction with brand new Quebec coffee publication Corsé STATUS — Café St-Henri’s new HQ is open at 7335 Rue du Mile-End (in Villeray The promising new restaurant has plans to someday be a wine bar The pair responsible for the now-defunct but still fondly remembered Mile End restaurant Lili Co are at it again David Pellizzari (chef) and Catherine Draws (front of house and wine) have made it farther west with the upcoming opening of their new Italian restaurant and he puts a little twist on everything he does,” Draws says she points to his take on tortiglioni ragu a pasta resembling rigatoni in shape (as per tradition) but served with a lamb ragu spiced with North African flavours — perhaps a nod to Pellizzari’s former gig at Petite Patrie’s Darna Bistroquet but then when it comes to his pasta-making Those acquainted with Pellizzari’s cooking at Lili Co will have already had a taste of his primo pasta skills and they’ll also recognize the playful approach brought to BarBara’s menu of veggie dishes which include braised carrots draped in mascarpone the only thing that’s being brought wholesale to the Notre-Dame West locale is his zeppole (“They’re these small donuts that are just so good Open daily from 8 in the morning to 11 at night (for takeout until 7:30 p.m. and delivery only after that, as per Quebec government regulations) BarBara’s offering is meant to be all-purpose and all-encompassing There are the above-noted pasta and veggie dishes but the lineup also includes focaccia sandwiches (think Mortadella and caponata and groceries on what they are calling the “dispensa” (Italian for “pantry”) side of the establishment locals will be able to pick up ready-to-cook pastas coffee grains in bulk (from café Paquebot supplier ZAB) and a semolina and fennel option to start) courtesy of nearby small-batch bakery Miette “We decided to add the bread to our offer because a lot of our neighbours were asking us whether we’d have any It’s something the neighbourhood seemed to need,” Draws says The same goes for the dispensa more generally While the Notre-Dame strip where BarBara has settled is well-supplied on the restaurant front — Arthurs and Le Tequila Bar are all nearby — there aren’t enough little shops around where people can buy food staples we didn’t want to just arrive here with a concept that the neighbourhood didn’t want or need.” On the ownership side, Flore-Anne Ducharme and Nicolas Urli, who co-own HÀ and Nhậu bar, Jean-François Gervais (Piazza Sociale), and the Lucky Belly Group (Red Tiger) join the couple. In fact, it was Urli who initially picked out the space, which some may recall was intended to house a Vietnamese brasserie called Dinh Dinh a collaboration between the HÀ owners and the folks at Tran Cantine and the project fell through; Urli was left shouldering a space and no project to fill it that the idea for the Lili Co couple to take over the space was born “Nic has a really good eye because that space was just perfect And we liked that we’d be able to work on it really slowly given the circumstances right now When else would we be able to build a restaurant like that?” which together subtly impart a time-worn veneer “We wanted a place that feels like it has been there for decades.” Fast-forward to another time in the future when diners are once more allowed to linger indoors without social distancing measures in place and BarBara will be able to accommodate 60 people “We really hope that people will be able to one day gather around that big table in the middle sharing food and a not-too-expensive bottle of wine BarBara will open daily at 4450 Notre-Dame West from 8 a.m MontrealNEWSWelcome Hall Mission giving extra meals to scatter homeless population in Saint-HenriBy Rachel LauPublished: August 22, 2024 at 9:33AM EDT Outgoing owners are looking for the next community member willing to take on the “stewardship of Joes” The owners of popular Saint-Henri brunch spot Café Joe have called it quits, as per an announcement published to the restaurant’s Facebook page on February 1 “We picked up Joes during the first round of lockdowns a year and a half later and in another round of lockdowns we are making the decision to close,” the Facebook post says Outgoing ownership says their decision doesn’t have to spell the end for the neighbourhood brunch staple: “We are closing now to give us an opportunity to transition to whoever in the community is next up in the stewardship of Joes.” was the restaurant’s last day — under current ownership MontrealNewsControversial safe drug use site in St-Henri temporarily closes due to staffing issuesBy Matt GilmourPublished: June 05, 2024 at 5:59PM EDT MontrealNews18-year-old dies in Laurentians apartment building fireBy The Canadian PressPublished: February 15, 2025 at 12:19PM EST so they've taken the shows outdoors—and it's quadrupled the audience crowds have been flocking to Saint-Henri's Sir George-Étienne Cartier Square every Sunday from 5pm to 10pm to watch musicians hitting an impromptu stage The organizers of Bar de Courcelle's open mic series Frisco Lee and Erik Fines have been forced out of doors and onto the green.  locals have been invited to show up with socially-distanced picnics (BYOB provided food's involved) to watch the show groups of friends—you name it. The event's never been bigger—most recently numbering in at 200 people—and it's already got the organizers thinking about making it even bigger and even better next year It's clear from the reception of the event that the city was hungering for these kinds of events They started live-streaming the performances through Bar de Courcelle's community "At first we had about 60 to 70 people per stream so we realized we should be doing this outside."  and it's helping to give nearly two dozen musicians a place to do what they do best on a weekly basis: Short acoustic sessions but we like to think of it as a church of good times," Fines explains "I've spoken to people who say they literally need this live music The organizers and musicians are part of the community but locals and neighbours have been chipping in too "The sound setup just evolved progressively One guy brought nice lights one time—it looked amazing—and someone else brought an industrial extension cord and with friends right across the street with an outlet.. "You need to be in touch with your community," Lee adds saying that anyone can do a similar event so long as they're working together "You'll need to have a core circle of people to help you put something like this together Done occasionally on a pay-what-you-can basis to cover some costs—like helping one musician's travel costs when transporting a keyboard in an Uber across town for example—the event still doesn't cost the audience a thing and the musicians are eager.  So as the weather provides for both the crowds and the musicians "You enter into the territory of frozen fingers," says Lee noting that harsher weather means harsher conditions for everyone stuff could fall over..." But until colder temperatures prevent further shows it doesn't take away from how the open mic sessions have become a resounding success As for the parameters around gatherings like this it's no different from a park like La Fontaine getting flooded with bodies on the weekend "We've had a couple interactions with the police over the six to seven weeks we've been doing this "They just wanted to know when we'd be done "They know we can't have live entertainment the way we want it indoors So long as it's kept at a reasonable volume and everyone's behaving—sitting down no dancing—they just though 'this is cool.'" Future open mics can be found under the name of 'The Epic Outdoor Open Mic Show' or via Bar de Courcelle's Facebook page open mics will take place at Sir George-Étienne Cartier Square every Sunday from 5pm to 10pm - Plan the perfect Labour Day weekend picnic with these dishes from Time Out Market Montréal - A free outdoor open-air art gallery pop-up is setting up in a downtown park next week - Experience mind-bending music and interactive art galleries during the MUTEK festival next week - This weekend's your last chance to trip out in this 360-degree spherical projection room - Time for a cocktail crawl, Montreal: Invasion Cocktail's huge mixology festival starts next week The St-Henri neighbourhood has been the target of a series of vandalism cases as new urban projects and high-end shops ‘reform the social fabric’ Armed with spray cans, the masked looters swarmed Montreal’s high-end grocer , setting off smoke bombs and making off with thousands of dollars worth of food. A trail of posters, hastily slapped on the windows of the small, wood-panelled shop, made it clear this was not a random attack. “With the arrival of the condos in Saint-Henri, a multitude of expensive businesses followed, hipster restaurants and bourgeois grocery stores,” read a poster. “On May 28 we tried to recalibrate things a little bit, to the extent of our means.” The stolen food would be redistributed “joyously” in the neighbourhood, it added. The crux of their actions was summed up at the end of their three-paragraph explanation, in large, bold lettering: “Long live de-gentrification.” Read moreIt was the latest in a string of incidents of vandalism that have rocked the Montreal neighbourhood of St-Henri and highlighted the growing tensions – echoed in cities around the world – as the community struggles to find a balance between successive waves of new affluent residents and the considerable number of lower-income families who have spent their whole lives in this neighbourhood St-Henri fell into tough times in the 1950s as the manufacturing sector migrated elsewhere in the region and abroad In the past 15 years, its landscape and demographic have drastically transformed as an uptick of urban projects and high-end shops seek to attract residents with higher median incomes to the area. “These incredible changes have indeed stretched and reformed the community’s social fabric,” said a 2014 report by the local not-for-profit Centreaide. The St-Henri neighbourhood has been reshaped amid efforts to attract higher-income residents Photograph: Alamy Stock PhotoThe rapid changes have alienated long-time residents a community activist with the local group POPIR-Comité Logement “There’s a high level of anger in the neighbourhood,” he said “We’re talking about a sort of playground for rich people that’s installing itself in the heart of a neighbourhood of people who are up against a wall in terms of economic hardship.” His group has organised several sit-ins and demonstrations social housing and zoning bylaws that would shelter the small businesses that actually meet the needs of residents “It’s a question of how do we progress and whom do we progress for?” The answer to the question is something the community as a whole is grappling with fending off mounting frustration as residents are squeezed out by high-end condos and renovated properties the city councillor who represents the area The incident of looting and vandalism was unacceptable “Even activists against gentrification who I’ve spoken to are upset it doesn’t represent them and it might create a backlash.” Sauvé and other activists are urging higher levels of government to counteract gentrification by investing in affordable housing Few are immune to the effects of gentrification as soaring prices and property values are now forcing out some of the businesses that sprung up in the area as part of the initial wave of gentrification He pointed to the neighbourhood’s first café forced to shut its doors after its rent was doubled said he didn’t understand how his shop ended up on the front lines of the debate “I think they chose the wrong target with us He pointed to the store’s focus on local food often sourced from small merchants in St-Henri and neighbouring communities “I have trouble understanding why our business represents some sort of savage capitalism.” Police have not made any arrests in the case Tremblay opened the shop a year and a half ago attracted to the neighbourhood’s vibrant feel and diverse mix of residents Many of the store’s employees come from the neighbourhood or nearby neighbourhoods that have suffered the effects of gentrification – including the lone cashier who was working the night of the incident She’s fought to get to where she is in life,” he said “And then she’s attacked by people who are telling her that they’re doing it for her Bucky Rooster’s sister restaurant Eva’s offers sashimi tacos With truncated hours (operating only on weekends until the restaurant can stand on its own two feet) with Bucky’s fried chicken in the background of global shared plates and boozy DJ-fuelled evenings all set in Evalina’s original swish dining room While it’s admittedly a bit messy to split the identities of both brands while the new project grows owner Shah Kash of the art space The Letter Bet says the idea is based on a storyline where Eva’s is the sister of the Bucky’s experience “If Bucky is the young rebel that skateboards and smokes weed and makes fried chicken someone who’s worldly and loves art,” says Kash Working with Arthur’s Nosh Bar owners and husband-wife duo Alex Cohen and Raegan Steinberg, Kash sought to create a new dining experience in its neighbourhood’s restaurant row. Cohen and Steinberg, however, left to focus on their own projects That leaves Kash to move forward with an eclectic menu to match an equally eclectic 50-seat interior — a curvaceous look mirroring “Jabba the Hutt’s bar on Tatooine” according to Kash — that’s designed by Calgary-based designer Andres Aramburu and decorated with works by local artists like Dan Climan alongside international names like Niels Schack Though the chef takes ideas from all members of the kitchen Miranda has spent 27 years in the industry working on menu development for expansive chains like Pizza No 900 and the Korean restaurant chain Mon Ami in addition to a slew of international spots Kash and Miranda describe the menu as “Americana tapas,” though the dishes clearly have international influences as well This includes the likes of sashimi or confit chicken tacos steak prepared as shawarma on smoky hummus There are also a few dishes from Bucky’s like fried chicken “It’s all the comfort moments that folks are looking for on almost every given day,” Kash says craftsmanship and artistry that’s hung on the walls is applied to whatever’s on your fork or in your cup.” With a reopened dining room comes a reopened bar: Madison Burford a young gun whose experience includes places like Tadhana and Le Petit Vibe runs its tidy drink program that includes both classic and signature cocktails alongside wines that include vineyards like ex-Joe Beef founder Dave McMillan’s Hayfield Farm in Saint-Armand Eva’s will play host to DJs performing biweekly sets on Fridays and Saturdays, similar to its launch’s Service + Set experiences they’ll be musically-based pop-ups where their music will match menus from local cooks invited to plan one-night-only menus Kash hopes to see a flagship location for it open in the coming year — this time with an interior that will match its far more casual and crispy golden menu Eva’s is now open for brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m and open for dinner on Friday and Saturdays from 5 p.m