Media advisory - From November 1 to 11 in over 125 restaurants - The second edition of TASTE MTL begins today

MONTREAL, Nov. 1, 2013 /CNW Telbec/ - Gourmands and gourmets get ready! Today marks the beginning of the TASTE MTL culinary event in over 125 restaurants across the city. An initiative of Tourisme Montréal, presented by the Produits d'érable du Québec, in collaboration with the SAQ, the second edition of Montréal Restaurant Week is on until November 11. Participating establishments will be offering table-d'hôte menus at the appealing price points of $19, $29, and $39, with some also providing a late night menu of $19. Media representatives are invited to participate in the gastronomic frenzy that will invade the city for 10 days and to capture images of the various gourmet activities taking place.

In fact, in addition to its restaurant component, TASTE MTL presents several activities related to good food and wine. From candlelight dinners on Mont-Royal Avenue, to singers from the Opéra de Montréal who will grace Saint-Denis Street restaurants with their presence, not to mention guided culinary tours, epicureans will be sure to benefit from this event.

WHAT:	TASTE MTL
WHEN:	From November 1 to 11, 2013
WHERE:	In over 125 restaurants across the city
	For the complete list of participating establishments:
	http://www.tourisme-montreal.org/mtlatable/restaurants-en.php

INTERVIEWS AND PHOTO OPS: Tourisme Montréal spokespeople and certain participating restaurant representatives are available for interviews. It is also possible to coordinate the taking of images in restaurants and at special events (upon request).

Visit our virtual pressroom for more information or to obtain photos: http://www.tourisme-montreal.org/mtlatable/medias-en.php

About TASTE MTL
A Tourisme Montréal initiative, TASTE MTL is an invitation to an 11-day celebration of the best of Montréal's gastronomy. From November 1 to 11, the second edition of this culinary rendezvous will showcase delicious fixed-price menus ($19, $29 and $39) in more than 125 restaurants around the city as well as an array of special activities.  To find out more about TASTE MTL, visit www.mtlatable.com.

About Tourisme Montréal
Tourisme Montréal is responsible for providing leadership in the concerted efforts of hospitality and promotion in order to position the "Montréal" destination on leisure and business travel markets. It is also responsible for developing Montréal's tourism product in accordance with the ever-changing conditions of the market. For more information, visit www.tourisme-montreal.org.

SOURCE: Tourisme Montréal

Alexandra Graveline
Manager - Corporate Public Relations
Tourisme Montréal
514-844-3558
Cell. 514-994-5639
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