Montreal Journal

Local stories, food finds, and ideas for exploring the city we love.

  • Some meals are memorable because of one perfect plate. Others stay with you because the whole table comes alive. My visit to Brocard was the second kind. I went with a few friends, which turned out to be exactly the right way to experience the restaurant. The meal felt generous and social: food arriving for…

  • Montreal restaurant conversations often stop at the edge of downtown. Grille-Nature is a good reason to look west. My dinner at this Dollard-des-Ormeaux restaurant was a standout. The experience felt considered from the moment we sat down, and the food gave the evening the sense of occasion you want when you have planned a proper…