A short strip of Notre-Dame Ouest in Little Burgundy holds Joe Beef, Liverpool House and Vin Papillon, the epicentre of Montreal's modern dining story.
Joe Beef is the Little Burgundy landmark that rewrote Montreal dining, serving decadent, seafood-heavy French-Quebecois cooking on Rue Notre-Dame.
OrderThe lobster spaghetti and whatever seafood is chalked on the board.
TipReservations are hard; try the walk-in bar or book a month out for the tiny dining room.
Liverpool House is Joe Beef's brighter sibling in Little Burgundy, Montreal, pouring natural wine over Italian-leaning plates and lobster spaghetti.
OrderThe lobster spaghetti and a bottle from the natural list.
TipIt is a touch easier to book than Joe Beef and just as good; go for the same kitchen, lighter room.
Vin Papillon is the Joe Beef group's vegetable-forward wine bar in Little Burgundy, Montreal, turning charred produce and natural wine into a walk-in classic.
OrderThe rotating grilled and roasted vegetable plates.
TipWalk-in only; put your name down early and drink a glass next door while you wait.
Premiere Moisson anchors the Atwater Market bakery corner in Montreal, a Quebec chain baking country breads, viennoiserie and a classic tarte au sucre.
Worth the queueSugar pie (tarte au sucre)
TipPair a loaf here with cheese and charcuterie from the market stalls for a canal-side picnic.
Atwater Cocktail Club is a moody, low-lit Little Burgundy bar in Montreal, a North America's 50 Best listee pouring polished seasonal cocktails off Avenue.
DrinkSeasonal signature cocktails
FoodBar snacks
TipEnter through the alley off Atwater; the seasonal menu is where the bar shows off, so order from it.
Atwater Market sits beside the Lachine Canal in Montreal, its art-deco hall lined with butchers, cheesemongers and bakers under a landmark clock tower.
TipAssemble a picnic from the butchers and Premiere Moisson, then eat it on the canal bank outside.
Atwater Cocktail Club stays open to 3am nightly in Little Burgundy, Montreal, a polished late spot where the seasonal cocktail list carries the small hours.
TryCocktails
TipSlip in through the alley entrance; the seasonal menu is the move even at the end of the night.
Salon Badin is the basement hi-fi listening lounge beside HENI in Montreal's Little Burgundy, pairing cocktails with vinyl, DJs and live jazz groups.
TipLook for the green light at 2613 Notre-Dame West and ring the bell; staff lead you downstairs. It is walk-in only.
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