This week, Montréal vibrates with a thrilling crescendo of sound, from intimate rock reunions to a global pop spectacle, all set against the backdrop of a historic hockey rivalry. As the city moves deeper into December, the cultural calendar offers a powerful and eclectic soundtrack for the season, starting with a taste of Roman warmth in Saint-Henri.
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🍱 Restaurant of the Week: La Spada
📍 Address: 3580 Notre-Dame Ouest, Montréal, QC H4C 1P3
From a celebrated food photographer’s vision emerges La Spada, a chic Roman osteria in Saint-Henri that celebrates Italian classics with style and soul. Owner Scott Usheroff (known as Craving Curator) brings his photographer’s eye and passion for Italy to this project, creating a space where timeless dishes are served in a setting of eclectic, artistic glamour.
Atmosphere & Décor
Stepping into La Spada is a visual feast. The restaurant is adorned with blue velvet banquettes, rococo chandeliers, and family photos. The walls are a curated gallery of street art, black-and-white Italian photography, and portraits, creating a vibrant and unique atmosphere that bridges classic Italian elegance and modern cool.
🍽️ What to Order
The menu is a heartfelt homage to Roman cuisine and Italian comfort food, featuring elevated classics and signature creations.
Highlights include:
- Tortellini in Brodo: Delicate ricotta-filled pasta served in a flavourful broth poured tableside—a standout for its simplicity and depth.
- Vitello Saltimbocca: A generous bone-in veal chop, wrapped in prosciutto and bathed in sage butter—a “jump-in-your-mouth” main course.
- Raviolo Francese: A single large sheet of pasta served in sage brown butter with butternut squash purée and an amaretti crumble.
- Polpette & Supplì: Perfect for sharing; tender veal meatballs and fried rice-and-cheese croquettes.
- Tiramisu: The classic dessert, executed with decadent precision.
🍷 Drinks to Match
The thoughtfully curated wine list by sommelier Jon Cercone offers excellent options for every budget. The bar shines with a beautiful selection of aperitivi and signature cocktails like the Peperoncini Martini. Don’t miss the chance to enjoy a Negroni in the front bar area, nicknamed “purgatory.”
Why You Should Go
Because La Spada is a celebration of Italian conviviality and culinary tradition, served in a room buzzing with creative energy. It’s the perfect spot for a special dinner, a celebratory meal, or when you simply crave impeccably executed Italian comfort food in a beautiful setting.
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🎤 Performances of the Week
🎸 Moist at Théâtre Beanfield
Canadian pop-punk icons Moist are back on stage, bringing their anthemic 90s sound to an intimate setting at Théâtre Beanfield. With frontman David Usher’s iconic vocals and hits like “Push,” “Silver,” and “Resurrection,” this is a powerful dose of nostalgia and raw energy. For a generation that grew up with their music, this show is a not-to-be-missed reunion.
📍 Venue: Théâtre Beanfield
🗓️ Date & Time: Thursday, December 11, 2025 — 8:00 PM (Doors: 7:00 PM)
🎟️ For tickets click here (Evenko)
🎵 Aterciopelados at MTELUS
Colombian rock legends Aterciopelados return to Montréal, bringing their unique blend of rock, trip-hop, and Latin American folk to MTELUS on their Genes Rebeldes Tour. Known for their poetic lyrics and innovative sound, the band, led by the charismatic Andrea Echeverri, delivers a live show that is both politically charged and utterly danceable. It’s a vibrant celebration of Latin alternative music.
📍 Venue: MTELUS
🗓️ Date & Time: Friday, December 12, 2025 — 8:00 PM (Doors: 6:30 PM)
🎟️ For tickets click here (Evenko)
🤘 Grandson at MTELUS
Genre-blending agitator grandson brings his high-voltage mix of rock, hip-hop, and electronic production to MTELUS. Known for his explosive live shows and anthems of rebellion like “Blood // Water” and “Oh No!!,” a grandson concert is a cathartic release of energy and emotion. Expect a night of intense, bass-heavy rock that is as thought-provoking as it is visceral.
📍 Venue: MTELUS
🗓️ Date & Time: Saturday, December 13, 2025 — 8:00 PM (Doors: 6:30 PM)
🎟️ For tickets click here (Evenko)
🏒 Montreal Canadiens vs. Edmonton Oilers at Bell Centre
The Montréal Canadiens host Connor McDavid and the high-powered Edmonton Oilers in a marquee Sunday night matchup at the Bell Centre. This game pits the historic Habs against one of the most exciting offensive teams in the league, promising fast-paced action and highlight-reel plays. The energy will be electric for this clash of Canadian rivals.
📍 Venue: Bell Centre
🗓️ Date & Time: Sunday, December 14, 2025 — 7:00 PM (Doors: 5:30 PM)
🎟️ For tickets click here (Evenko)
🌍 Burna Boy at Bell Centre
Grammy-winning Nigerian superstar Burna Boy brings his electrifying “No Sign Of Weakness” tour to the Bell Centre. As one of the defining voices of Afrobeats and global pop, his performance is a massive, high-energy spectacle of rhythm, dance, and powerful vocals. Hits like “Last Last” and “On the Low” will have the entire arena moving—it’s a landmark concert for world music in Montreal.
📍 Venue: Bell Centre
🗓️ Date & Time: Monday, December 15, 2025 — 8:30 PM (Doors: 7:30 PM)
🎟️ For tickets click here (Evenko)
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