As the temperature swings between cool sunny days and sweltering afternoons, Montrealers are craving fresh, lip-smacking dishes, comforting bowls for rainy days and next-level cocktails.
Home to some of the best chefs and restaurants under one roof in a sprawling 40,000 square-foot space, Time Out Market Montréal is the ultimate downtown spot for your spring food fix.
Whether you're looking for a glass of crisp chardonnay to pair with your poke bowl, or a refreshing rosé to sip with a spicy tomato sauce, salami, fennel, fior di latte, honey and basil pizza, make sure to visit the Market's new, second wine bar for the perfect pairing.
Dig into the mouthwatering dishes here:
1. Le Blossom
The mingling of rice, ponzu sauce, green onion, avocado, cucumber mixed salad, mango, sweet potato, fried wonton, nori, spicy japanese mayonnaise and homemade teriyaki sauce is like spring in a bowl.
2. Marusan
Light but also invigorating, this broth made with dashi, vegetables and pork, topped with sliced green onions, menma bamboo shoots, fried garlic and roasted chashu pork is the perfect comfort food on a rainy spring day.
3. Le Red Tiger
What: Bánh mì and pho French dip
Get the best of both worlds: An unforgettably refreshing baguette sandwich bursting with vegetable goodness with a beef broth for dipping on the side.
4. Le Taj
This quintessential chicken dish gets a zesty twist thanks to the katchumbar salad—lemon-doused finely chopped tomatoes, cucumbers and herbs served on a bed of lettuce.
5. Paul Toussaint
What: Rum and pineapple short ribs
A burst of acidity from the pineapple is just what we're looking for when it comes to these fall-off-the-bone ribs, best served with a side of piquant pikliz.
6. Chanthy Yen
This impossibly refreshing salad where melon and feta is dressed with a gin, sesame and ginger vinaigrette has brightness in every forkful.
7. Climats
One bite of the Gaspesie shrimp and herbed mayo piled high on this oversized brioche bun will take you straight to the coast where it was caught. Swap the shrimp out for lobster and you’ve got another dish you’ll want to eat all year long.
8. Americas BBQ
What: Grilled Beef Picanha Steak
Nothing perks up perfectly grilled picanha steak than chimichurri: an addictive mix of olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, red pepper flakes, finely chopped green herbs.
9. Chez Simon Cantine Urbaine
Pair one of the best burgers in Canada (cue two 100g patties, American cheddar, back bacon, bacon jam, and homemade mustard sauce) with some chili cheese fries (this fries topped with homemade chili, cheddar, cilantro, and sour cream) and you’ve got a fresh take on a classic duo.
10. Il Miglio
Nothing bids adieu to winter like this spring-forward pasta, where nordic shrimp mingles with pesto and pistachios.
11. Moleskine
A healthy dose of roquette takes this tomato sauce, prosciutto crudo, fior di latte, red onions and padano pie to another level.
12. Campo
Crisp romaine, the best Portuguese grilled chicken in town, São Jorge cheese, chorizo chips, croutons, and house vinaigrette make this a next-level Caesar salad.
13. Ibéricos
Introducing a salad you won’t want to share thanks to the slightly braised Brussels sprouts, dates, grilled almonds, ham and Manchego cheese.
14. Bossa
What: Chicken Parmesan and Rapini
Hot peppers, rapini and basil oil put a fresh spin on this chicken cutlet, mozzarella, tomato sauce, parmesan sandwich-of-our-dreams.
15. Tunnel Espresso
This antioxidant-filled green-hued drink on ice is guaranteed to put a spring in your step.
For more information about Time Out Market Montréal, click here.
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