Montreal

Sure, Montreal is unapologetically committed to poutine, smoked meat, and sweet chewy bagels (and we’re not complaining!). But the city rewards visitors who wander away from the 10-person pileup at touristy spots and beyond the cobblestone confines of Old Montreal. Dig deeper and you’ll find charred bubbled pizzas paired with refreshing natural wines, mind-blowing tasting menus, fantastic French baked goods, a rainbow of meze, and more. So yeah, come for the poutine, but stay for all of the above—and most important, the delicious fruits of Montrealers’ pride in Quebecois ingredients, products, and culinary heritage.