Oh Montreal, You Make My Taste Buds Dance

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There is nothing I love more than the FOOD in Montreal, Quebec. Every time I visit Montreal I look forward to trying the variety of traditional and cultural foods. From Montreal bagels (yes, they are different from regular bagels), traditional poutine (fresh cut French-fries smothered with gravy and cheese curds), Greek, to Lebanese, I love it all. I know that when I visit Montreal I won’t worry about what I eat, because I will want to try it all. With unlimited markets, restaurants, street vendors, and food trucks I’ll be eating my way through the vacation.

Greek

Greek from Marathon

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Montreal Bagles

One of the best parts of traveling is being able to try all the different foods in the area. I could spend an entire afternoon in China Town nibbling my way through. All over the island of Montreal I can find fresh cooked delicacies made with the freshet ingredients. With Montreal being one of Canada’s most multi-cultural cities, I’m able to find every kind of food: Korean BBQ, Thai, Montreal smoked meat, Indian, Italian, French-Canadian (the bakeries are incredible), Portuguese, Irish, and beyond. The options are endless; half the time I don’t even know where to begin.They say that Montreal has the best variety of food from around-the-world, especially once you know the area well.

Lebanese food at Basha

Lebanese food at Basha

Some of the best in Montreal:

Basha, Amir- Lebanese cuisine
Adonis- Lebanese Market
Lafleur, La Belle Province- Poutine and Steamed Hot Dogs
Marathon Souvlaki Restaurant- Greek
West Island Marche, St-Viateur Bagel, Real Bagel- Montreal Bagles
Scores- Pea Soup (French Canadian delicacy)
Smoked Meat Pete’s, Chenoy’s- Smoked Meat
Atwater Market, Jean Talon Market- Variety of food vendors

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Baklava from Adonis

I can’t wait to try the food in my next destination: Puerto Rico.

39 thoughts on “Oh Montreal, You Make My Taste Buds Dance”

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  11. One of the things I miss most about Canada is the amazing variety of food we are able to enjoy! Awesome post Jessica, I miss home more and more every sentence.

    John

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    • Oh John you have it bang one. The second I leave Canada I miss home, especially the food (oh how Montreal makes my mouth water). I’m glad this post allowed you to reminisce about home, but I am sad it’s making you miss home. I’m sure you will find pieces of home in San Diego.
      Ironically, I found a Montreal Bagel shop and Canadian Café on my last night in Auckland, New Zealand and I had the best poutine ever! It took my homesickness away with a bite! I’m sure you will find something similar!
      Jessica

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