Montreal: Les marchés de plein air

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Created on Sep 22 2009

Atwater market

138 Atwater Street, Montreal, QC, H4C2G3

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posted Mar 1 2009

This little piggy went to market...: One of Montreal’s most popular indoor/outdoor markets, Marché Atwater features some of the best seasonal and locally grown produce. Stop into Poissonnerie du Marché for lobster, assorted fish, or mussels at $5/kilo, take a browse around Les Douceurs du Marché for a variety of coffees, teas, specialty oils and vinegars, snacks, cheeses and more. Be sure to stop into Boulangerie Première Moisson for a freshly baked baguette or a loaf of delicious organic sprouted grain bread (great for sandwiches). Sample some delectable gnocci and elusive Cubita Cuban coffee at Pasta D'ici, or a bag of crunchy chocolate-covered caramel pieces, assorted chocolates, Carré des amoureux (Lovers' square) or a jar of spreadable Caramel Fleur de sel at Chocolats Geneviève Grandbois. A great way to spend an afternoon!

Jean Talon Market

7075 Casgrain Ave, Montreal, QC

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posted Mar 1 2009

To market to market: Delightful indoor/outdoor market located in the heart of Montreal’s Little Italy between Saint-Denis and Saint-Laurent at Jean-Talon. Pick up some BioBon spreadable artisanal végé pâté from Compton’s own Boutique BioBon at Fromagerie Qui lait cru!?! to accompany your choice of organic Quebec farm cheese. Pick up a slice of Manchego, Spain’s most famous cheese, from Fromagerie Hamel, or a refreshing cone of ice cream or sorbet at Havre aux glaces. If you are feeling particularly carnivorous, choose a couple of cuts from eco-friendly pork butcher Porc Meilleur, or head over to Le Veau Charlevoix to sample some of the 100% Holstein grain and milk-fed veal products, such as liver, tongue, brain, heart or prepared veal such as Osso Bucco, veal sausages, or bavette. Afterwards, stop off for a plate of fried calamari or fish & chips at Poissonnerie Aqua Mare, or grab some flax-fed free range chicken eggs, Québec honey, or maple syrup at Le Capitaine. After you have finished your grocery shopping, you can stop in for a late lunch or an espresso at one of the nearby Italian restaurants.