While you'll find some of the most delicious eateries in every corner of the city, the Plateau is easily one of the most culinary diverse boroughs across Montreal. With well-known streets such as Rachel, Mont-Royal, Saint-Denis and Saint Laurent all being home to some of the top restaurants, it's safe to say that the Plateau is the spot to experience Montreal's food scene.
Montreal is welcoming a brand new Middle Eastern restaurant to its repertoire of must-try eateries. Hayat, which translates to "life" in Arabic will officially be opening its doors this month with a menu promising to transport your taste buds to the coasts of Lebanon and the mountains of Syria.
A popular Middle Eastern dish, the falafel's exact geographical origins are murky, with many claiming that the iconic chickpea fritter first originated in Egypt, while others say that falafel started out in Turkey or Yemen. Although falafel's true origin story remains unknown, what we do know is that falafel is undeniably delicious and abundantly available in Montreal, and that's all that really matters.