I would like to share my extremely disappointing experience with Ateliers & Saveurs. I had booked a…read morewine tasting more than a month in advance to celebrate my mother's 60th birthday. It was supposed to be a surprise, and I must say, in terms of "surprises," we were not disappointed. Upon arrival, as we were taking off our coats and starting to chat with the other guests, we quickly noticed there weren't enough chairs (we were a group of 5). When I went to the counter, I was told there was no reservation under my name--not for tonight, nor for any other date. Even after showing my order confirmation with today's date and time, the employee told me he couldn't do anything because the manager wasn't on-site and that I would be contacted later in the week. We were then strongly pressured to leave the premises because the class was about to begin. We found ourselves stranded without a plan on my mother's birthday in the Plateau-Mont-Royal, where every good spot was already fully booked. The manager called me the following day to inform me that an employee had canceled our reservation by mistake. No apology, no offer of compensation for the ruined evening. He simply told me he would make an "exception" by refunding me instead of giving me a credit. How generous... In short, administrative errors can happen, but the lack of customer service and empathy that followed is unacceptable. Avoid them for your important events, or else make sure you have a Plan B for your evening.

Wow. If you are in Montreal with a group and want a fantastic night out, then I highly recommend…read morethis. We had a large group of 42 people so we were split up into three groups of 14. Each group started at a different stage. The three stages were a wine tasting, a cooking class and a cocktail class. The staff were superb and made the whole experience fun and very enjoyable. We hot to drink some wine, wink some cocktails and eat a delicious tapas meal that the group cooked. Five stars.

Our tour guide was 45 minutes late however the company contacted me immediately and give me updates…read morealong the way which was very appreciated. We rode in a small van/bus. I did the half-day tour which took us to two wineries, there was no lunch provided for the half-day tour. Wineries had excellent tour guides and wine. Food pairing for the second winery.

A wonderful half-day tour of two fantastic (and very different) wineries in Quebec. Gail, our…read moreadorable and spunky guide (who admits to looking like a teenager but assured us she was in her 30's) picked us up promptly at our assigned location, and narrated in very good English and perfect French about where we were going, what we'd be doing, and interesting tidbits along the way. We met the winemakers at both vineyards, listened to their very interesting history and about their processes, and tasted a few wines at each. Back to downtown Montreal after a little traffic by 6PM. We saw PLENTY in the half-day tour--wonderful trip--try and get Gail--she's a hoot. Highly recommend.

This home made pizza class was just an amazing experience. First Elena is a real nice person, super…read moreeasy to ask question too and funny. The class is accessible for everyone and she makes it very simple. She teaches and cook and there's a lot of interaction going on. She gives tips and talks about her own preferences. The part where we eat the food is quite amazing too. She offered us to taste different kind of cheeses and some home made sausages. She had make a pear cake that was amazing, we all had a piece. She's very generous and I felt I was a family member. Plus she served us a great wine. Thanks Yelp (got my place trough Yelp) for this super experience. I will book some classes with her soon for sure!!!

The educational arm of Quincaillerie Dante, the revered Little Italy kitchen supply/hunting store,…read moreis one of the best places in Montreal to take a cooking class. Helmed by Elena and Stefano Faita, two of the brightest lights and the best personalities in the local food scene, Mezza Luna specializes in Italian cuisine and offers a full range of classes on pasta, sausage, sauces, antipasti, etc. They're also very well-connected, so Mezza Luna also offers classes by such local luminaries as Chloé Gervais Fredette (les Chocolats de Chloé), Philippe De Vienne (Olives et Épices, La Dépense), and Martin Picard (Au Pied de Cochon). Their schedule is extremely popular and classes sell out fast, so don't dawdle. Class sizes are usually around 40. They're highly interactive and they always end with a family-style meal.

SAQ stands for Société des alcools du Québec or translated in English to Québec Liquor Corporation…read more It is Crown operated which means prices are controlled by the Province of Quebec. B and I came inside to check out the liquor and to see if there is anything that would tickle our fancy. This location is quite small. Therefore selections are very limited. But again, it is located downtown and if I were to guess rent in downtown is prime real estate with a premium. B and I ended up not getting anything from here. The liquor that they sell here are nothing special. Most of them are the common brands that you usually find at any liquor stores.

This SAQ has the best vibe of all SAQ's i've been to. The staff is friendly and very helpfull. And…read morethey have many unknown beers that are waiting to be tasted. It's 1 min away from Concordia University, so you can buy alcohool in between classes wich i recommend....

Tite Frette (small cold beer in Quebecois slang) is a shop that sells numerous varieties of…read moreQuebecois beers and products. In the back, there is a room dedicated completely to IPAs. As their website explains, they are a 100% seller of Quebec Microbrews. They have an additional store in Granby. You can do a beer tasting at the bar on Saturdays starting at noon. They have a large array of gluten free beers. They also offer evening classes every so often on beer that include a tasting of 8 Quebec beers, a tray with an assortment of regional cuisine and one of desserts. Yum-yes, please! (Date are listed on their website here: https://www.titefrette.ca/niveau1) The even have a free rewards card (I wish I'd seen this in shop) that will allow you to earn points on purchases for money towards future purchases. Sweet! I've now applied and hopefully they'll be willing to add the points (I sent them an email and will update this post accordingly). Staff is very welcoming, helpful, and friendly. The store is esthetically pleasing and very clean. I would come back here to buy beer again and do a class.

From the owner: Notre mission: Propulser l'industrie de l'alcool du Québec, particulièrement la bière de…read moremicrobrasserie, du vin et du cidre afin d'accroître leurs parts de marché et créer de nouvelles habitudes de consommation. Nous misons sur une expérience client personnalisée, axée sur la découverte et les conseils adaptés, une boutique unique dans un univers chic vintage, un environnement organisé accessible qui saura plaire à tous. Une grande diversité de produits, 100% québécois, n'attendent que vous pour y découvrir leur pleine richesse.

My gluttony brought me even here. I took 4 classes at this fine establishment…read more They have a good variety of classes The chefs are great! Bonus: most of the time you can bring your concoction back home to brag a little

A wonderful cooking school on the edge of old Montreal. They have camps for children and they make…read moregreat meals to bring home from camp, which is an added bonus.

From the owner: C'est à l'entrée de La Petite Italie que l'on retrouve cet espace de plus de 12 000 pieds carrés…read moredédiés à l'art de la cuisine et aux plaisirs de la table. Située au 6381 boul. St-Laurent à Montréal, La Guilde Culinaire vous propose tout un choix de produits et d'activités autour de la cuisine : * une boutique d'articles de cuisine et d'épicerie fine * des cours de cuisine variés, adaptés et pratiques ouverts au public * des activités pour les groupes privés et les entreprises * des Ateliers de Préparation * des Rencontres Gourmandes pour célibataires * un service de traiteur pour les évènements d'envergure * des espaces pour les tournages et les " shooting " photo N'hésitez pas à nous contacter pour faire une réservation ou pour toute demande d'information!

From the owner: Nestled in the province of Quebec - North America's capitol of Joie de Vivre - the Chocolate…read moreAcademy is a school and resource center dedicated entirely to chocolate. The beautiful city of St. Hyacinthe, is an interesting fusion of rural simplicities and new urban methods; most consider it a "country and heritage getaway." Chocolate artisans of all levels will enjoy learning diverse chocolate applications and processing techniques, from the creation of the classics to the latest chocolatemaking trends. Personalized service and small classes put creativity, innovation and proficiency first.