This weekend, the people behind the annual Ribfest are bringing back to the Old Port for some traditional Quebec food. After its big success in July, The Smoking Bbq is officially launching the fall edition of the Great Poutinefest. Seriously, there will be never enough poutine festivals in Quebec.
This weekend you will get to enjoy our province’s famous meal in various ways. There will be various poutine choices (duck confit, meatballs and mac and cheese) and brand new sauce recipes. This four day celebration will be completed with giants games, kiosks and a mechanical bull. Bring your kids!
What: Poutine Fest (Fall Edition)
When: September 17th to September 20th (11am to 11pm)
The month of August is like that moment in the club when Dj screams ”last call for alcohol”.
For some of you, the upcoming weeks will be a last chance to turn up before your school teacher starts bombarding you with long ass essays and you getting teamed up with an awkward group of people for the rest of the semester.
The following activities, should cheer you up though.
Not in the mood for clubbing tonight but you still want to hear great music? The Blueprint Lounge might be the right place for you to spend your #TGIF. Montreal has always been hidden with great musical talents all over the metropole. Every Friday nights, you can discover a handful of talented Montrealers reunited and performing at the cozy Blueprint Lounge in downtown Montreal. Don’t miss performances from rapper Ro G or r&b artists like Kelly Krow and Elle Ray.
I can’t believe it has already been a year since Sean Paul performed in the pouring rain on a rainy Saturday night. This year the Montreal International Reggae Fest (MIRF) has another great brochette of Caribbean artists lined up especially for us. For its 12th edition living legends such Lady Saw, Cocoa Tea, Shabba Ranks and Beres Hammond will grace the stage for the three day festival.Ladies will also enjoy reggae sensation Dexta Dapps and Kranium on Saturday night.
I can already smell the taste of the jerk chicken mixed with the illegal herbs floating in the air. You don’t want to miss this, rain or shine!
There’s a lot of good, sweet, juicy and tender stuff coming up this weekend. The Mula will not be held responsable for the return of some unwanted muffin tops or double chins. What you read below will probably have you change your cheat day into an entire weekend. Bon appetit !
Montreal offers some of the best multicultural dishes in the world. From Russian to West African cuisine , you can taste any type of traditional dishes in the metropole. Having also one of the largest caribbean population in North America, it’s only right for the city to celebrate its community with A Taste of the Caribbean festival.
This three day festival will celebrate the caribbean heritage, from the music to the delicious traditional foods. You can also meets some well known chefs in the black community such as Meli Melo’s chef Dimitri Livalois or Kelerne Cupid, known for her catering service for celebrity including NBA players.
Luckily you will be able to sweat off a few pounds with some of the various musical performances. You don’t want to miss haitian artists like Kompa/Zouk singer J-Ron and funny group Food Gang on Friday. For all reggae or roots fans, Mikey Dangerous and famous group Morgan Heritage will also be performing at the festival. Montreal Djs Analyza and Little Thunder Sound will be in charge of warming the crowd.
What: Un Goût des Caraïbes/ A Taste of the Caribbean (day & night event)
When: June 26th to June 28th 2015 , Doors open at 11am
Where: Old Port of Montreal (click here for directions)
How Much: Free entrance from 11am to 6pm / Concerts prices may vary (5$- 10$) / Food price may vary (2$ to 10$)
Ps – Entrance is free children under 12, make sure you bring them along!
Just when you thought you were done with Haitian griot (fried pork) and Jamaica’s jerk chicken, the Ribfest brings you right back to the Old Port. During this five day fest, enjoy the most appetizing dish of the southern USA. Not a pulled pork sandwich fan? No worries, barbecue chicken will also be served on the grill. The Ribfest will be reuniting the best BBQ pit masters from Canada and the United States.
The southern festival is another great event to bring the kids. There will be giant inflatable games, live music and other surprises.
Don’t be ashamed to bring a giant bib, things could get very messy.
What: Ribfest Montreal (day event)
When: June 27th to July 1st 2015 From 11am to 11pm
Where: Old Port of Montreal (click here for directions) Arrive early for parking !
How Much: Free entrance / Food prices may vary
Ps – This is a family event so bring your kids along!
M.U.L.A. 