Set the table for success Host your next event in Montréal, where food connects people and every bite tells a story. With its vibrant culinary scene and unforgettable ambiance, Montréal off ers unique experiences that leave a lasting impression. Mylène Gagnon Vice-president Sales and Convention Services Business Events Montréal [email protected] meetings.mtl.org Tasteful Teambuilding Ateliers & Saveurs off ers expert-led cooking, wine and mixology classes that are ideal for energizing morning meetings or adding fl air to evening socials. Using rescued ingredients, La Tablée des Chefs engages participants in cooking hearty soups and meals for donation to local schools and food banks. Spade & Palacio’s Beyond the Market tours Jean-Talon Market and nearby neighbourhoods, discovering local cheeses, charcuterie and other artisanal treats. Les Aff ûtés and The Bagel Class each off er deliciously fun workshops for baking authentic Montréal bagels—a tasty, hands-on experience your attendees won’t forget. Cocktails with Character Montréal’s cocktail scene is as creative as its cuisine. Montréal Cocktail Fest general director Kevin Demers— behind hot spots like The Coldroom, El Pequeño Bar, Bisou Bisou and Bar Bello—says patrons seek low/ no-alcohol options, enjoy learning about their drinks and appreciate having them served with style and fl air. At Atwater Cocktail Club, the “Smoke Show” cocktail arrives under a bell jar fi lled with swirling smoke. At Bar Bello, a vintage Coca-Cola machine dispenses eight Negroni fl avours, paid for with custom coins. “There’s even a place on the machine to pop the bottle cap. People love that experience,” Demers adds. For special events, Demers suggests zero-proof menus or bringing in local mixologists to create custom cocktails tailored to the occasion. Le Petit Dep off ers a uniquely Montréal afternoon tea experience showcasing Québec’s culinary heritage, from smoked meat and pâté chinois bites to Montréal bagels with smoked salmon. Mindful Innovation Montréal is a global leader in urban agriculture, with 57 urban farms that not only reduce food miles, but also foster community and innovation. Lufa Farms, a pioneer of commercial rooftop greenhouses, grows bell peppers in a new, 127,000-sq.-ft. greenhouse atop Marché Central. Esplanade Tranquille Rooftop Market Garden—managed by fi ve startups under Laboratoire sur l'agriculture urbaine (AU/LAB)—grows an impressive variety of herbs, fl owers and vegetables, which are sold to local residents and restaurants. At the Palais des congrès de Montréal, the green roof includes gardens, vineyards and beehives that produced 3.7 tons of fruits and vegetables in 2024, of which 1,850kg was redistributed to social and community partners. Ateliers & Saveurs Palais des Congrès rooftop garden Bar Bello Sponsored Feature | Ignitemag.ca | 17
