Food and Cooking in Montréal, QC

The croissant: adored by all, straight from the Magdalen Islands to Montreal! For the sixth year running, we're celebrating this popular pastry with the 2017 Montreal Croissant Festival. To mark the occasion, 96 artisanal pastry chefs will be joining forces on May 6, 2017 to offer you a croissant for just $1. You'd be crazy to miss it! Here are some of the places in Montreal where you can enjoy a taste: [image credit iStock]

The croissant is a staple in kitchens all across Quebec, from Montreal to Îles-de-la-Madeleine. So it's only fitting that this perfect pastry would get its very own festival. On April 30, 2016, 75 artisanal pastry chefs are joining forces for the fifth annual Croissant Festival, where croissants of all kinds will be on offer for only $1. Here's where to go to get your fill of flaky, buttery goodness.

Montreal is a city of romance, so it’s no surprise that some of the best wedding cake designers can be found here. These passionate cake artists will surely satisfy the most demanding of brides.

Whether in print or on television, from molecular to organic, cooking has never been so present in our daily lives. We flip through cookbooks, watch any one of the 163 new cooking competitions on television, experiment at home with new and daring recipes, and even offer gifts when we are invited to dinner. Here are some of the best gourmet addresses in Montreal to satisfy your appetite in all its forms.

Chocolate is a great gift for any occasion (or a great treat while on a date with Netflix – we've all done it). Go the extra mile and treat your special someone with the most decadent of chocolates from these Montreal boutiques.

Everyone loves Italian food and when it comes to desserts and pastries, you’ll be hard pressed to find more delicious treats! Whether you’re craving a traditional cannoli, Italian cookies or special occasion delicacies like zeppoles, here are some of the best Italian bakeries in Montreal.

Do you ever crave a nice, home-cooked meal? Do you ever dream of being a contestant on Master Chef? Cook like Ramsay with the trendiest gadgets from these Montreal kitchen stores.

Using local organic products and wholesome ingredients has been an increasingly popular trend in Montreal for the past few years. Health food stores have been opening throughout the city to serve those looking to satisfy this trend. Here are our picks for the best health food stores in Montreal.