Martinique Gourmande – September 17-27, various locations

Culinary Festival

The 8th annual gourmet event, Martinique Gourmande, will once again bring Martinique’s exotic cuisine to bars and restaurants in the Greater Montreal area.

The many flavours of Martinique will thus tantalize taste buds with the help of local chefs and mixologists who will add to their regular menu a dish or cocktail inspired by their vision of Martinique’s fine cuisine, a subtle yet powerful blend of French, African, Indian and Caribbean influences. Martinique Gourmande is a celebration of the island’s rich gastronomie and art de vivre.

Participating Restaurants and Bars

For more information about the festival, including a map highlighting participating restaurants and bars: www.martiniquegourmande.ca

About Martinique (www.lamartinique.ca)

The Caribbean island with French flair, The Isle of Flowers, The Rum Capital of the World, The Isle of the Famed Poet (Aimé Césaire) – by any one of its many names Martinique remains one of the most alluring and enchanting destinations in the world. 

Named “Best Gourmet Island of the Year” in 2008 and 2009 by Caribbean World Magazine, Martinique is an overseas region of France that stirs the passions with distinctive culinary delights, awe-inspiring natural beauty, a rich cultural history, warm smiles and so much more. 

Napoleon’s bride, Empress Josephine, was born and raised here. Majestic Mt. Pelée and The Pompeii of the Caribbean, St. Pierre, is found here.  The finest French products, from Chanel fashions to Limoges porcelain, are readily available here.  La Route des Rhums, a tour of the world’s finest rum distilleries based on France’s famed Route des Vins, is offered here. 

A special place, to be sure, with so much to offer – Martinique c’est magnifique!