Street Food Montreal: A Documentary

As part of a documentary series created to showcase the cultures of the world, television station Al-Jazeera English produced a two part show on Montreal.

The Street Food series travels the world and uncovers the foods common to various cultures, all while discussing the politics behind them, be they religious like in Jerusalem or language-based like in Montreal.

We don’t have “street food” in Montreal like in most cities (thankfully because I can’t say that a hot dog from a cart ever appealed to me), however we do have a particular approach to food, especially in our quest for the authentic. So rather than Street Food in Montreal, I like to think we are defined more as “Word on the Street About Food”. Who makes the best gelato, where do they have the most bona fide falafel, and which cheese monger takes the best care of his products? These are the questions that pepper a Montrealer’s discussions regarding their culture at the table and in the markets.

So take a few months to view these two clips. Perhaps they will confirm what you already think about our epicurean ethos or spark desire to debate the truths (or not) proffered by the participants of the documentary. In the least, you’ll get some great views of our beautiful city and especially the markets.

Street Food Montreal: Part 1

Street Food Montreal: Part 2