Reasons not to miss out on the Happening Gourmand

Reasons not to miss out on the Happening GourmandIn Old Montreal, January and Happening Gourmand go hand in hand. This festival has now become a tradition in the neighborhood as it is an amazing way to try not one, but eight local restaurants. Happening Gourmand offers you $22, $25 and $29 table d’hôte menus, and specialty house cocktails at all participating restaurants.Bevo : For a Completely Revamped MenuPhoto : Kelly JacobThe table d’hôte has been specially conceived for the festival, therefore featuring exclusive dishes. Their specialty cocktail for this event: the Blood Orange Vespa, a drink that will take your taste buds on a trip to Italy!Vieux-Port Steakhouse : For CarnivoresPhoto : instagram @vieuxportsteakhouseThe Vieux-Port Steakhouse is the place to go for carnivores. It gives you the perfect setting to devour a succulent piece of meat. A popular choice among regulars: the New York cut striploin steak – ten ounces of tender, delicious beef.Taverne Gaspar : For Gastronomical Comfort FoodPhoto : mximecaronAmong the many delicious plates offered by the Taverne Gaspar for the Happening Gourmand festival is the mouth-watering braised beef shoulder. Clearly a crowd pleaser! This meal is so tender that you don’t even need a knife to savor it!Kyo : For a Chic Asian Dining ExperiencePhoto : instagram @kyobarjaponaisTo cater to all people who work in the neighborhood as well as the local foodies, Kyo also offers a lunch-hour table d’hôte, at a discounted price! Get your colleagues out of the office for an exceptionally exotic meal! (PS: No one will tell your boss that you tested their specialty house cocktail ;))Suite 701 : Go For the DoughnutsPhoto : Facebook @suite701Suite 701 has included its FAMOUS doughnuts on their dinner table d’hôte menu. Don’t wait for too long, you lucky bunch!**A lunch table d’hôte is also available. Méchant Bœuf: Love It Two Times…Photo : instagram @mechantboeufIn the pursuit of innovation, Méchant Bœuf will change their menu in the middle of the month! You can enjoy one menu from January 7 to 24, and another one from January 25 to February 7. So, remember once is good, but twice is best!Modavie: For Jazz FansPhoto : Facebook @modavierestaurantHappening Gourmand also rhymes with entertainment and good times. The jazzy ambiance offered by Modavie will truly delight you: every night, local musicians put on quite the show. Believe me, there’s no better way to enjoy braised lamb than when it is coupled with live jazz!Verses : For GastronomesPhoto : Facebook @versesrestaurantVerses’ loyalty to its reputation is maintained throughout the Festival with its delicious and refined menu. You cannot afford to miss out on their house specialty cocktail: the Blueberry Tea, an Earl-Grey-infused drink for the most sophisticated diners!Furthermore, for Igloofest-goers, all these restaurants offer you a little something when you savor a Happening Gourmand menu: a discount on the event’s entry price! This makes it an ideal time to plan a fun night at a fun price in Old Montreal.BON APPETIT.