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PHOTO: Ryan Szulc/HarperCollins Canada; Jambon braisé à la bière et à l’érable (Ham braised in maple beer) from Made in Quebec by Julian Armstrong.
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Originally published on December 5, 2014; Postmedia
Originally published on December 5, 2014; Postmedia
Montreal’s food scene has a special place in the hearts of residents and visitors alike. Public markets, such as Jean-Talon, bistros and food trucks, and ‘fast foods’ like bagels, poutine, smoked meat and steamies are well-loved culinary contributions. But the specialties of regions such as the Gaspésie or the Charlevoix are lesser known outside la belle province.