• Enjoy a Montréal bagel, which is smaller, thinner, and sweeter than its New York counterpart. The Montréal bagel is baked in a wood-fired stove, and is made with a unique recipe of malt, eggs, and honey. Many eateries serve this treat all over the city, including Fairmount Bagel and the St-Viateur Bagel Shop in Mile End.

• Taste some Montréal-style smoked meat. This delicacy is a kosher cured-beef brisket that is celebrated the world over for its fantastic flavors. Come try this culinary pastime at such places like Smoked Meat Pete, Rueben’s Deli & Steakhouse, and Lester’s.

• Savor a dish of poutine when out exploring the city. Composed of a delectable combination of fries, gravy, and cheese, Poutine is one of Québec’s most iconic foods. Spectacular restaurants in Montréal like La Banquise, Greenspot, and Poutinevill serve this wonderful meal.