Martinique Gourmande 2022 | Creole Food Festival Returns
The Martinique Gourmande Food Festival celebrates its 15th anniversary with a large Creole Market at Port of Montreal’s Grand Quay, on September 3 and 4. For this occasion, five guest chefs from Martinique will be honoured and will tease visitors’ appetites with a taste of sunshine! In addition, from September 2 to 10, more than a dozen Quebec restaurants will offer dishes or drinks from Martinique on their menus.
A sunshiny Creole market!
On September 3 and 4, discover the charm and festive spirit of the Antilles by visiting the Martinique Gourmande Creole Market at the spectacular glass Pavilion of Port of Montreal’s Grand Quay, from noon to 9 pm. Admission and activities for the whole family are free!
Enjoy emblematic island specialties prepared by renowned chefs, flower arrangement workshops, a mixology competition to determine the signature cocktail of 2022, a domino tournament, Creole zouk and zumba classes and a typically Creole carnival band, along with many other surprising events!
Great chefs from Martinique
Five guest chefs from Martinique will delight our taste buds with sun-filled flavours during the two days of the Creole Market:
- Nathanaël Ducteil, Chef at L’Atelier ND;
- Prisca Morjon, self-taught Chef at Ma Cuisine Créole;
- Rudy Réclair, Chef at Hotel Plein Soleil;
- Pascal Sigere, Chef at the AGAP’PEYI’A guest table; and
- Yadji Zami, Founder of Galanga Fish Bar.
Antilles-flavoured menus throughout Quebec
From September 2 to 10, several Quebec restaurants will participate in the celebrations by offering a Martinique-inspired menu or cocktail. In Montreal, participating restaurants are Le Renoir (restaurant of Sofitel), Le Bleu Raisin, Le Palme, Chez Mamie, Chabanel and Ateliers et Saveurs Vieux-Montréal.
“Take off for Martinique” contest
As part of its mission to promote tourism in Martinique, Martinique Gourmande offers an exceptional opportunity for festivalgoers to discover this heavenly destination.
The grand prize includes two round-trip air tickets from Montreal to Fort-de-France, offered by Air Canada, the official airline of the Martinique Gourmande Festival, as well as a one-week all-inclusive stay at Club Med Les Boucaniers. To participate, visit the Martinique Gourmande website and register online from August 22 to September 22, 2022.
Here is what what you need to know about Martinique Gourmande 2022
Date: September 2 to 10
Location: Participating restaurants throughout Quebec
Creole Market Date: September 3 and 4
Creole Market Location: Grand Quay of the Port of Montreal | Pavilion | 200 de la Commune West Montreal, QC H2Y 4B2
Facebook: @LaMartiniqueTourisme
Instagram: @rencontrezlamartinique
Website: martiniquegourmande.ca/en
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