The Martinique Gourmande culinary and solidarity festival is pleased to announce the full list of participating establishments for its 17th edition, running from September 10 to 22 under the theme “Back to our roots”. The flavours of the Isle of Flowers will be making their long journey to Québec, where they will be featured on the menus of some 40 participating establishments in Montréal, Québec City and throughout the province. Offering a “signature menu”, a cocktail or a dessert featuring Martinique flavours, participating restaurants and bars invite the public to discover this Caribbean destination around delectable dishes. Martinique Gourmande Festival’s famous Créole Market at the Grand Quay of the Port of Montréal Pavillon will also be back on September 14 and 15. Four guest chefs from Martinique will cooking up the best of the island’s gastronomy, which holds a special place in the hearts of Québecers, in a friendly and festive atmosphere.
A gourmet tour of the province!
For 12 days, the sun of Martinique will be shining throughout the province! This year, Festival Martinique Gourmande is expanding its program to reach a wider audience, venturing off the beaten path. More than 40 Québec establishments will be participating, offering a dish or a cocktail inspired by Martinique culture. Here’s a list of the main participating establishments, and there are more to come!
Montréal
- Restaurant Antillais Le Kalysta, Rosemont
- Le Monarque, Vieux-Montréal
- Le Unity Bar, Saint-Henri
- Le restaurant La Gaufre Antillaise, Plateau Mont-Royal
- Le restaurant Chez Delmo, Vieux-Montréal
- Sevenz inclusive lounge, Longueuil
- India Rosa, Griffintown
- Mlle Rosa, Plateau Mont-Royal
- Bouillon des Saveurs, Ahuntsic-Cartierville
- Le Crimson, Quartier des spectacles
- Le Molière par Mousso, Quartier Latin
- la Maison Boulud, Downtown
- Bar Bootlegger, Plateau Mont-Royal
- le Projet Pilote, Plateau Mont-Royal
- Le Concept Nikkei, Laurier-Est
- le Ca lem, Notre-Dame-de-Grâce
- Casserole Kréole Service de traiteur, Villeray
- Restaurant Kamúy, Downtown
- Bar Mamie, La Petite-Patrie
- Le Rouge Gorge, Plateau Mont-Royal
- Club Pelicano, Downtown
- Restaurant Palme, Le Village
- Ateliers et Saveurs (Montréal), Vieux-Montréal
- Restaurant Chez Victoire, Plateau Mont-Royal
- Restaurant Onoir, Plateau Mont-Royal
A festive, must-attend event in Montréal: the Créole Market!
On September 14 and 15, Montréal will be buzzing with the festive spirit of the West Indies! Join us for Martinique Gourmande’s Créole Market, Saturday, September 14, from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, September 15, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Grand Quay of the Port of Montréal Pavillon. Free admission for the whole family! More than twenty booths will be on site, featuring tastings of emblematic specialties concocted by four of the island’s most renowned chefs, a mixology competition, fruit carving demonstration, a dominoes tournament, C’est moi le chef workshops for the little ones, zouk lessons, initiation to bèlè and biguine, and a party in sync with the rhythm of the Martinique carnival.
The four guest chefs from Martinique:
Harold Jeanville, Chef of Carte Blanche restaurant
Yadji Zami, Chef and founder of Galanga Fish Bar restaurant
Prisca Morjon, owner of Ma Cuisine Créole
Sébastien Birba, Chef at Hôtel Simon
A mixology competition for professionals
On Sunday September 15, the Comité Martiniquais du Tourisme invites the public to attend a friendly mixology competition between professional bartenders. The official cocktail of the Martinique Gourmande 2024 edition will be selected at the Marché Créole at the Grand Quay of the Port of Montréal. Bartenders and mixologists can sign up today for a chance to win a trip to Martinique! The 8 shortlisted finalists will be judged by leading industry specialists, who will rate their performance. The Jury will be chaired by Antoine Vendette, owner and consultant at AVB. For more information or to register: https://martiniquegourmande.ca/en/mixology-competition.
About Martinique
Martinique is a French island in the heart of the Lesser Antilles archipelago. The Isle of Flowers, the Rum capital of the world, the birthplace of the famous poet Aimé Césaire – whatever you want to call it, Martinique remains one of the world’s most charming and attractive destinations. Named by TripAdvisor as the World’s Best Emerging Destination in 2021, Martinique reveals its charms to nature lovers, water sports enthusiasts and cultural afficionados alike. Recognized by UNESCO for its yawls (traditional boats), its exceptional biosphere and its famous Montagne Pélée, Martinique arouses passions for its natural beauty, the diversity of its landscapes, its history, its warm-hearted people and its rich gastronomy: Route des Grands Rhums AOC de la Martinique, tasty cuisine, myriad spices, authentic crafts, all presented together in a unique venue for the pleasure of our visitors. www.lamartinique.ca
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