The aptly named Brisket serves up Montreal-style smoked meat dishes including, naturally, brisket that knocks out the competition. I dare say it tops Schwartz’s, which, technically, doesn’t even smoke its meat. If you’re more adventurous, they’re also famous for their marinated pig knuckles. Brisket 1093 Cote du Beaver Hall, Montreal, QC H2Z 1W7; (+1) 514-878-3641
This landmark family-owned bakery has been serving their world famous handmade, boiled-then-baked in a wood-fired oven bagels for more than 50 years, and has expanded to seven locations across Québec. St-Viateur Bagel 263 Rue Saint Viateur Quest, Montreal, QC H2V 1Y1; (+1) 514-276-8044
Classic poutine from La Banquise It felt a little weird, seeing Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford on my plane ride home yesterday. His country had just won the gold medal, and he was on the other side of the world from all of the action. He was clearly heading back to work after spending some time … Continued
Here’s a Geo Quiz I produced and reported about smoked meat (viande fumée) from Montréal, Canada: Click Here to Play