Eats for first timers in Mtl
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If it’s your first time visiting Montreal, make no mistake, this institution is at the top of your Montreal food to-do list. And whatever diet you’ve been on or have wanted to start, it’ll just have to wait another day.
On a normal day, there’ll be a lineup outside that’s worth waiting for. In any case turnover is high, you’re not here for sightseeing. Once you’re seated and the waiter comes to you with notepad and pencil in hand, DO NOT ask for a menu.
You want either a smoked meat sandwich or a platter, which is a 1/2 kilo of smoked meat with rye bread and you assemble the sandwiches yourself. The next choice is either lean, medium or fat. Medium is the sensible choice, which the waiter will suggest.
But you’re on vacation, and this is your first time. And as any proper foodie knows very well, fat is where the taste is. So treat yourself, get yourself that “fatty”. And if you want to complete this Montreal classic properly, get the black cherry soda, pickle and creamy cole slaw.
This might be your first time, but it certainly won’t be your last.
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Schwartz's Deli - Sandwiches - Steaks
3895 Boul. Saint-LaurentIf it’s your first time visiting Montreal, make no mistake, this institution is at the top of your Montreal food to-do list. And whatever diet you’ve been on or have wanted to start, it’ll just have to wait another day.
On a normal day, there’ll be a lineup outside that’s worth waiting for. In any case turnover is high, you’re not here for sightseeing. Once you’re seated and the waiter comes to you with notepad and pencil in hand, DO NOT ask for a menu.
You want either a smoked meat sandwich or a platter, which is a 1/2 kilo of smoked meat with rye bread and you assemble the sandwiches yourself. The next choice is either lean, medium or fat. Medium is the sensible choice, which the waiter will suggest.
But you’re on vacation, and this is your first time. And as any proper foodie knows very well, fat is where the taste is. So treat yourself, get yourself that “fatty”. And if you want to complete this Montreal classic properly, get the black cherry soda, pickle and creamy cole slaw.
This might be your first time, but it certainly won’t be your last.
You can call it a bias. After all, I did grow up with these at the breakfast table since I’ve been a wee toddler. I’ve had bagels all over the world and bar none, there is no better bagel anywhere. ANYWHERE! And yes that includes you New York City.
As you walk in, the aroma captivates you. And the bakers at work grab your attention as they roll, dip, and rotate the bagels in and out of the wood-burning oven with their 3 metre long plank. Order a dozen, they won’t go to waste. Ask for one that you just saw them pull out of the oven.
A proper bagel is meant to be eaten warm, light crunch on the outside and soft, moist and chewy on the inside. Just a bit of steam protruding as you crack the bagel open taking a bite into it. You can slather cream cheese on it, it’s also great with smoked salmon or prepared LOX style. But the true sign of a great bagel is that it can stand on its own, without the bells and whistles.
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St-Viateur Bagel Shop
263 Rue Saint- Viateur OYou can call it a bias. After all, I did grow up with these at the breakfast table since I’ve been a wee toddler. I’ve had bagels all over the world and bar none, there is no better bagel anywhere. ANYWHERE! And yes that includes you New York City.
As you walk in, the aroma captivates you. And the bakers at work grab your attention as they roll, dip, and rotate the bagels in and out of the wood-burning oven with their 3 metre long plank. Order a dozen, they won’t go to waste. Ask for one that you just saw them pull out of the oven.
A proper bagel is meant to be eaten warm, light crunch on the outside and soft, moist and chewy on the inside. Just a bit of steam protruding as you crack the bagel open taking a bite into it. You can slather cream cheese on it, it’s also great with smoked salmon or prepared LOX style. But the true sign of a great bagel is that it can stand on its own, without the bells and whistles.
As Montreal landmarks go, this is one you cannot miss if you’re in town from spring to fall. The unmistakeable gargantuan orange is an Instagram classic.
And what to say about the Julep? Orange juice, milk and sugar. Lots of sugar. You certainly didn’t come to Montreal to start your diet. Add on steamed hot dogs, or Michigan dogs, and as authentic as you’re going to get poutine, you’ve got the makings of classic Montreal night out.
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Gibeau Orange Julep
7700 Bd DécarieAs Montreal landmarks go, this is one you cannot miss if you’re in town from spring to fall. The unmistakeable gargantuan orange is an Instagram classic.
And what to say about the Julep? Orange juice, milk and sugar. Lots of sugar. You certainly didn’t come to Montreal to start your diet. Add on steamed hot dogs, or Michigan dogs, and as authentic as you’re going to get poutine, you’ve got the makings of classic Montreal night out.
So it’s your first time in la belle province? You’ve almost certainly heard of poutine before arriving. And if you’re from elsewhere in Canada, then you understand very well that whatever you’ve been calling poutine in your part of the country probably isn’t the real deal.
Well, THIS is the real deal. It’s the right cheese, with the right gravy and of course the proper fries. And here’s the kicker at the Banquise: you can put whatever else you want on it and it’s just fine.
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La Banquise
994 Rue Rachel EstSo it’s your first time in la belle province? You’ve almost certainly heard of poutine before arriving. And if you’re from elsewhere in Canada, then you understand very well that whatever you’ve been calling poutine in your part of the country probably isn’t the real deal.
Well, THIS is the real deal. It’s the right cheese, with the right gravy and of course the proper fries. And here’s the kicker at the Banquise: you can put whatever else you want on it and it’s just fine.
Looking to travel back in time? Just walk through the front doors of this venerable Montreal institution. It’s a salami and boloney sandwich with mustard, but nobody makes it quite like Wilensky’s. Tip: just get the special, and a black cherry cola (on tap).
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Wilensky's Light Lunch Inc
34 Av. Fairmount OLooking to travel back in time? Just walk through the front doors of this venerable Montreal institution. It’s a salami and boloney sandwich with mustard, but nobody makes it quite like Wilensky’s. Tip: just get the special, and a black cherry cola (on tap).
It’s a bit ways from the house, so you’ll want to make a day of it exploring the Plateau, and this is the place to start it off. Everything on this menu is good, you can’t go wrong, but someone in your party has to order the Beauty’s Special. It’s a Montreal Lox sandwich, and hence you shouldn’t leave Montreal without having tried it.
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Beauty's Restaurant
93 Avenue du Mont-Royal OIt’s a bit ways from the house, so you’ll want to make a day of it exploring the Plateau, and this is the place to start it off. Everything on this menu is good, you can’t go wrong, but someone in your party has to order the Beauty’s Special. It’s a Montreal Lox sandwich, and hence you shouldn’t leave Montreal without having tried it.