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MONTREAL Montrealers could be weeks away from clinking glasses on a sunny patio and ordering food that doesn’t come in a box. Offering a glimmer of hope to residents who’ve been anxious for some social activity this spring, Mayor Valerie Plante said the city’s terrasses could open by June, if public health permits. The mayor said that the reopening of patios, if allowed, would have to be done safely with a reduced capacity and with public health measures in place. Restaurants will tell us a lot of predictability so this is what I m working toward, Plante said at a news conference on Thursday. ....
Article content The city’s museums and theatres have spent the last few months enjoying limited crowds, and even La Ronde is set to open this month, but the province’s restaurants and bars? They’ve been left in the lurch. While Mayor Valérie Plante offered an olive branch to the province’s hospitality sector tweeting Thursday that the city is in talks with public health to reopen bars and restaurants June 1 Montreal’s biggest and most time-honoured names in restaurants, clubs and bars are planning a symbolic opening May 8 from noon to 2 p.m. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. ....
Opening a restaurant in a pandemic: new Montreal spots serve up comfort and hope It may seem like a strange time for a new business venture, but these restaurateurs and chefs are continuing to do what they love. Author of the article: Joanna Fox • Special to Montreal Gazette Publishing date: Feb 12, 2021 • February 12, 2021 • 7 minute read • Louie Deligianis, Blake Hickerson and Renée Deschenes opened Bistro La Franquette in Westmount in November, focusing on simple and seasonal Quebec fare. Photo by Pierre Obendrauf /Montreal Gazette Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. ....