Guidebook for Montréal
Food Scene
This tiny little Montreal landmark has people lining up - rain, hail, snow, or shine - for it's good old-fashioned smoked meat sandwiches. You can't come to Montreal and not at LEAST get a taste of Shwartz's!
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Schwartz's Deli - Sandwiches - Steaks
3895 Boul. Saint-LaurentThis tiny little Montreal landmark has people lining up - rain, hail, snow, or shine - for it's good old-fashioned smoked meat sandwiches. You can't come to Montreal and not at LEAST get a taste of Shwartz's!
Tiny place, big buzz! An old-school neighborhood gem. This hole-in-the-wall is THE spot for sliders and poutine. The vegetarian plate is to die for too! Prices are unbeatable and place is open late. A must!!
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Patati Patata Friterie de Luxe
4177 Boul. Saint-LaurentTiny place, big buzz! An old-school neighborhood gem. This hole-in-the-wall is THE spot for sliders and poutine. The vegetarian plate is to die for too! Prices are unbeatable and place is open late. A must!!
This is, hands down, the best sushi spot in town. The sushi is amazing. The staff is fantastic. The music is all old school hip-hop and funky jams that'll have you Shazam-ing all night. YUMMY!!!
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Saint Sushi
424 Av. Duluth EThis is, hands down, the best sushi spot in town. The sushi is amazing. The staff is fantastic. The music is all old school hip-hop and funky jams that'll have you Shazam-ing all night. YUMMY!!!
Khyber Pass, like most restaurants in the same little corner, has a bring your own wine policy. No corking fee. And, wouldn't you know it, there's a liquor store right nearby. If you like melt-in- your-mouth, fall-off- the-bone lamb, this is my recommendation! Soooo delicious and, if you're anything like me, you'll have to bring at least half of it home for later. The portions are massive. They've got a lovely terrace out back so, if it's a pretty day, maybe call in advance and ask to reserve a spot out there. Bon apetit!
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Khyber Pass Restaurant
506 Av. Duluth EKhyber Pass, like most restaurants in the same little corner, has a bring your own wine policy. No corking fee. And, wouldn't you know it, there's a liquor store right nearby. If you like melt-in- your-mouth, fall-off- the-bone lamb, this is my recommendation! Soooo delicious and, if you're anything like me, you'll have to bring at least half of it home for later. The portions are massive. They've got a lovely terrace out back so, if it's a pretty day, maybe call in advance and ask to reserve a spot out there. Bon apetit!
Drinks & Nightlife
No stay in a foreign city would be complete without karaoke. And 3 Minots is my all-time favorite joint! Runs Thursdays through Saturdays. Supportive crowds. Cheap drinks. A hyperactive can-do bartender/MC. What more could you want?! Nobody knows you here! GO NUTS!
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Les Trois Minots
3812 Boul. Saint-LaurentNo stay in a foreign city would be complete without karaoke. And 3 Minots is my all-time favorite joint! Runs Thursdays through Saturdays. Supportive crowds. Cheap drinks. A hyperactive can-do bartender/MC. What more could you want?! Nobody knows you here! GO NUTS!
Everything Else
The angel statue, at Parc and Rachel, is where you absolutely MUST be on Sundays, weather permitting. Here is where the most Montreal thing of all time takes place roughly from the first Sunday of April to the Last Sunday of October. Largest predictable yet unofficial gathering of people in, dare I say, the province if not the country. Tam Tams. Everyone in the area - hundreds to thousands of people - show up with their blankets and beer and pot and yoga mats and kids and dogs and guitars and snacks and so on and so forth...and we just chill together and make music and enjoy life all afternoon. It it non-negotiable. You have to go.
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Tam tams Montreal
The angel statue, at Parc and Rachel, is where you absolutely MUST be on Sundays, weather permitting. Here is where the most Montreal thing of all time takes place roughly from the first Sunday of April to the Last Sunday of October. Largest predictable yet unofficial gathering of people in, dare I say, the province if not the country. Tam Tams. Everyone in the area - hundreds to thousands of people - show up with their blankets and beer and pot and yoga mats and kids and dogs and guitars and snacks and so on and so forth...and we just chill together and make music and enjoy life all afternoon. It it non-negotiable. You have to go.
Ok, so this is a tapas restaurant...in the Spanish Social Club of Montreal. But on Thursday nights, it becomes so much more. On Thursday nights, you must…MUST…have a dinner reservation, in the main dining room, for around 8:00. Indicate that you want to be there for the flamenco show. Whatever else you eat, make sure to order the fried goat cheese balls with honey and caramelized onions. Seriously. Do not doubt me on this one. Just do it. 4848 boul. Saint Laurent. (514) 844-4227. Call now.
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La Sala Rossa
4848 Boul. Saint-LaurentOk, so this is a tapas restaurant...in the Spanish Social Club of Montreal. But on Thursday nights, it becomes so much more. On Thursday nights, you must…MUST…have a dinner reservation, in the main dining room, for around 8:00. Indicate that you want to be there for the flamenco show. Whatever else you eat, make sure to order the fried goat cheese balls with honey and caramelized onions. Seriously. Do not doubt me on this one. Just do it. 4848 boul. Saint Laurent. (514) 844-4227. Call now.
Arts & Culture
You'll certainly want to catch a glimpse of Montreal's Old Port while you're in town. If you like a good stroll, I would head down there - straight south. Cobblestone streets, old ornate architecture, horse-drawn carriages, chic restaurants. If you need a point of entry or a midway destination, I definitely recommend stopping at the Notre Dame Basilica. Constructed during the 1670s, while it still offers traditional religious services, you are also welcome to enter simply for a look around the breathtaking interior There are frequently fantastic events held there as well! I hear the wintertime organ competitions are other-worldly. A truly beautiful place, and it's on your way!
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Notre-Dame van Montreal
110 Rue Notre Dame OYou'll certainly want to catch a glimpse of Montreal's Old Port while you're in town. If you like a good stroll, I would head down there - straight south. Cobblestone streets, old ornate architecture, horse-drawn carriages, chic restaurants. If you need a point of entry or a midway destination, I definitely recommend stopping at the Notre Dame Basilica. Constructed during the 1670s, while it still offers traditional religious services, you are also welcome to enter simply for a look around the breathtaking interior There are frequently fantastic events held there as well! I hear the wintertime organ competitions are other-worldly. A truly beautiful place, and it's on your way!
Essentials
This place is round-the-clock 24hrs, people!!! And it's a five minute walk away! A total lifesaver. Got a hankering for ice cream? Need a beer with breakfast? Run out of your favorite soup? Suddenly inspired to cook a three course meal at 4am? B&Y's got you covered.
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B & Y Urban Market
3695 Boul. Saint-LaurentThis place is round-the-clock 24hrs, people!!! And it's a five minute walk away! A total lifesaver. Got a hankering for ice cream? Need a beer with breakfast? Run out of your favorite soup? Suddenly inspired to cook a three course meal at 4am? B&Y's got you covered.
This is the nearest liquor store. Liquor stores here are run by the province and sell wine and spirits during the day. You can purchase wine and beer in grocery/convenience stores until 11pm. Bars serve alcohol until 3 in the morning. Cheers!
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SAQ
1325 Avenue Laurier EThis is the nearest liquor store. Liquor stores here are run by the province and sell wine and spirits during the day. You can purchase wine and beer in grocery/convenience stores until 11pm. Bars serve alcohol until 3 in the morning. Cheers!
Entertainment & Activities
The Wiggle Room is a nearby venue for great themed burlesque, stand-up, drag, improv...you name it! Tasteful, funny, entertaining. Running six days a week - Check out their online schedule! Maybe you'll even sneak a little cabaret workshop into your Montreal staycation. ; )
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The Wiggle Room
3874 Boul. Saint-LaurentThe Wiggle Room is a nearby venue for great themed burlesque, stand-up, drag, improv...you name it! Tasteful, funny, entertaining. Running six days a week - Check out their online schedule! Maybe you'll even sneak a little cabaret workshop into your Montreal staycation. ; )