Downtown Montreal to Host the Mother of All Food Festivals

Bouffons, a food festival held in tandem with Just for Laughs, promises to "celebrate the diversity and quality of Montreal’s gastronomy." The bash will take over a 1-km stretch of Downtown Montreal from Saturday, July 11 to Saturday, July 25. Food stands, food trucks, open-air bars, culinary demos, wine and spirit dégustations, and more will occupy Sainte-Catherine street between Jeanne-Mance and Saint-Laurent throughout the two week period. Notable restaurant participants include Europea, Maïs, Rambla, Saka-Ba, and star sommelier François Chartier. Get more info here and here.