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From iconic sandwiches that haven’t changed in nearly a century to symphonic movie magic, raucous Irish punk, and a heated hockey rivalry, Montréal is buzzing this weekend. Whether you’re craving a taste of history, a night of rock chaos, or a cultural deep dive, Week 36 has something for everyone. Let’s get into it.
🥪 Restaurant of the Week: Wilensky’s Light Lunch
📍 Address: 34 Fairmount Avenue West, Montréal, QC H2T 2M1
Few places capture Montréal’s culinary soul quite like Wilensky’s Light Lunch. Open since 1932 in the Mile End, this family-run counter is a time capsule of Jewish-Montreal tradition, complete with swivel stools, vintage soda fountain charm, and one of the city’s most legendary sandwiches.
The no-frills interior hasn’t changed in decades: wood-paneled walls, old photographs, soda bottles, and the unmistakable hum of the lunch counter. When you step inside, it feels less like going out to eat and more like being folded into Montréal history.
🍽️ What to Order
At the heart of it all is the Wilensky Special—a pressed sandwich of beef salami and bologna with mustard on a roll. No substitutions, no frills, and definitely no ketchup. It’s smoky, tangy, salty perfection, and it’s been winning hearts for over 90 years.
Other classics include:
- Hot Dogs – comfort food at its simplest.
- All-Beef Bologna or Salami Sandwiches – as straight-up as they come.
- Cheese Sandwiches – grilled, gooey, nostalgic.
- Egg Creams & Milkshakes – frothy, rich, and timeless soda fountain staples.
🍹 Drinks to Match
Pair your Special with a cherry soda, a creamy milkshake, or the beloved homemade egg cream. Each sip is as much a part of the tradition as the sandwich itself.
Why You Should Go
Because Wilensky’s isn’t just lunch—it’s living history. Generations of locals, food writers, and even Anthony Bourdain have sat at this counter. You’re not just eating a sandwich—you’re part of a Montréal story that continues to thrive, one mustard-slathered bite at a time.
🔗 Visit Wilensky’s website
📖 View the full menu
📝 Read the Tastet review
🎤 Performances of the Week
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From Hollywood blockbusters reimagined by an orchestra to a punk-fueled singalong at MTELUS, this weekend’s stages offer something for every taste.
🎼 Music at the Movies: A Tribute to John Williams at Maison symphonique
Relive the magic of cinema through the legendary scores of John Williams—from Jaws and Jurassic Park to Star Wars and Harry Potter. Conducted by Maestro Francis Choinière, the Orchestre FILMharmonique and a 100-voice choir deliver a goosebump-worthy performance featuring Hymn to the Fallen, Double Trouble, and the iconic Duel of the Fates.
📍 Venue: Maison symphonique, Place des Arts
🗓️ Dates: September 11–13, 2025 (4 performances)
⏱️ Duration: 2 hours including intermission
🎟️ For tickets click here (Place des Arts)
🤘 Heavy MTL Presents: Falling In Reverse – God Is A Weapon Tour at the Bell Centre
Post-hardcore meets arena spectacle as Falling In Reverse hit Montréal with their God Is A Weapon Tour. Expect big visuals, crowd energy, and hits like “Popular Monster” and “Voices in My Head.” With support from Hollywood Undead and Point North, this lineup guarantees wall-to-wall chaos at the Bell Centre.
📍 Venue: Bell Centre
🗓️ Date & Time: Thursday, September 11, 2025 – 6:15 PM (Doors: 5:00 PM)
🎟️ For tickets click here (Evenko)
🍀 The Pogues – Rum Sodomy & the Lash at MTELUS
Irish folk-punk icons The Pogues bring their seminal album Rum Sodomy & the Lash to life in Montréal. Known for raw energy, stomping fiddles, and raucous singalongs, the band promises a night that’s equal parts rowdy pub session and heartfelt poetry. Local rocker Shane Murphy opens the show, warming up the crowd with bluesy grit.
📍 Venue: MTELUS
🗓️ Date & Time: Friday, September 12, 2025 – 8:00 PM (Doors: 6:30 PM)
🎟️ For tickets click here (Evenko)
🏒 Prospect Showdown – Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Ottawa Senators at the Bell Centre
Catch the stars of tomorrow as top prospects from the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators battle it out in a special “Battle of Ontario” matchup. Fast-paced, physical, and full of promise, the Prospect Showdown offers fans a first look at hockey’s next big names. Proceeds benefit the Montreal Canadiens Alumni Centennial Emergency Fund and La Tablée des Chefs.
📍 Venue: Bell Centre
🗓️ Date & Time: Saturday, September 13, 2025 – 1:00 PM (Doors: 11:30 AM)
🎟️ For tickets click here (Evenko)
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