Montreal & Fist-Pumping Cigarettes

On our Montreal paseo, Benny & I encountered several Foodie Finds. Now, there is a lot to recommend Montreal in scenery alone. This city is literally humming with activity & if you are a people watcher like me, you need to travel with a Foodie like Benny. Otherwise, you'll be so distracted by the visual stimulation, you're likely to starve!

Foodie Finds:
1) Basha's (Lebanese): This is a chain, but opt for the Sherbrooke & McGill location. Benny ate their almost every day of our trip & he's a selective eater. He didn't even try to pour ketchup or Ranch dressing on their food!
2) Harmonie (Vietnamese): In the heart of Chinatown, this shop is everything that is Kawaii cute. From it bubble tea varieties to the cute cakes & steam buns, you will need to walk the length of a street block over to Vieux Montreal to drop the carbohydrates. Don't waste time eating at the "Chinese Buffet" next door (avoid Tonkin).
3) Pho Cali (Vietnamese): Chinatown, on the main drag & it's all things noodle soup. The best pho shop in Montreal.
4) Tim Horton's: Also a chain, but it would put Dunkin' Donuts our of business today if one of these chains opened in Florida. Their hashbrowns alone make a body wish Passover passed more often. Not to mention the mocha cafe; a signature drink.
5) Jean-Talon Market: I saved this for last & for a reason. There is just too much to say about this place. It is a Foodie's delight & visually stunning. I'm hungry just thinking about it. From halal shops to bison-on-a-stick, this is a stop that makes the whole Montreal travel worthwhile. The vendors are friendly & the atmosphere cheerful. Just jump off the metro & follow the folks with their canvas bags...