The South Beach outpost of this New York City restaurant by Andrew Carmellini is located in the W South Beach Hotel. Giant shellfish platters anchor a seafood-focused menu that also has plenty of meat for your carnivorous uncle. Open for lunch and dinner; they also have a bakery counter that opens at 7:30 a.m. if … Continued
This hip little Portland ice cream shop churns up their own unique flavors (Strawberry honey balsamic with black pepper, Arbequina olive oil) and some superior takes on old classics. They also feature a selection of seasonally inspired flavors guaranteed to surprise. Be prepared to wait in line though. Salt and Straw 2035 NE Alberta Street, … Continued
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This unassuming Montreal joint is known for its pastries and Portuguese specialties, but the star of the show is their rotisserie chicken (also Portuguese style), which claims to be Montreal’s best. It’s darn good; the fries? Not so much. Rotisserie Romados 115 Rue Rachel Est, Montreal, QC H2J 2J3; (+1) 514-849-1803
This Montreal gastropub serves up market fresh dishes and drinks in a cozy, rustic atmosphere. Daily specials are all written on the chalkboard, and if you sit at the bar, you can chat with the chefs or well-informed bar keeps. Heavy on the offal, by the way. A perennial top 5 resto in Montreal for food … Continued
Family owned La Banquise serves up inventive poutines, an extensive selection of microbrews, and outstanding breakfasts in a vibrant but laid-back atmosphere. Open 24 hours, it’s stoner heaven late at night, but also good hangover material late in the morning. They use red potatoes, by the way, and those ubiquitous white Québecois cheese curds, extra … Continued
SuWu brings trendy comfort food, a large drink menu, and a hip, urban atmosphere to Montreal’s bar scene. If there was a hipster bar along Blvd. Saint-Laurent, this would be it. Check out their poutine; it’s pretty rad. SuWu 3581 Boulevard Saint-Laurent, Montreal, QC H2X 2T6; (+1) 514-564-5074
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
Housed in a former service station in Louisville’s vibrant East Market, Garage Bar serves up ice cold beer, seasonal cocktails, brick oven pizzas and southern specialties with an emphasis on fresh, local ingredients. Garage Bar 700 E Market St., Louisville, KY 40202; (502) 749-7100
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