In this age of confinement and telecommuting, it’s more important than ever to take care of ourselves and treat ourselves to little rituals that feel good and minimize stress, as we learn to live with the new constraints.
Here are some of my favorite destinations in Centre-Sud, St-Henri and Griffintown. I hope they bring you joy and make your life easier.
Restaurants offering delivery and take-out
Delicious wood-fired pizzas, salads and antipastis. Online delivery and takeaway from Wednesday to Sunday.
Geppetto Pizza
We love tacos! The original Grumman 78 offers its delicious takeaway versions, plus croquetas and chillis. Wednesday to Sunday.
Grumman 78
Tempting Italian classics updated with a contemporary twist. Sandwiches, pastas, pastries and salads.
Mano Cornuto
Zesty, spicy Indian tapas, naan pizzas and tasty tandooris.
Rasoï
Yes, it’s true! Satay Brothers’ mouth-watering aromatic dishes are available for your culinary pleasure at home.
Satay Brothers
Over 20 varieties of pizza. Enough choice for (almost) every day of the month. And picky eaters.
F+F Pizza
If you’ve got a hankering for super-fresh sushi and the all-time favourites of Japanese cuisine, come on down!
Nozy
Local produce and ultra-fresh seasonal ingredients for comfort food.
Bad boys
Greek-inspired street food. Delicious gyros with the best international flavors.
SudWest
Tasty tapas and Spanish classics like croquetas and tender shrimps.
Office
Fresh pasta with sauces reheated at home to maintain freshness and quality.
Fugazzi
Kits to make 15 tacos, with corn tortillas, green and red sauce, lime, and lots of toppings.
Tacos Frida
Peruvian tapas with several types of meat, seafood and unique condiments.
Pikeos
Vegan bowls, plant-based comfort food and organic meats from Charlevoix
Cafe Bloom
The Vietnamese specialties we love, with lots of flavor and good ingredients.
Le Petit Sao
Market cuisine combining high-quality traditional recipes with original flavours.
Machiavelli
Portuguese fast casual grills and sandwiches. Yes, they have the famous natas for dessert!
Boca Boa
Delicious sandwiches with a variety of meats (including porchetta and smoked meats) and signature sauces.
Clarke Café
When the gastronomic experience of a refined Italian table is transformed for home delivery with weekly menus.
Beatrice
Catering
For a truly classy touch in your forties, treat yourself to a high-end caterer offering “revisited classics”.
Zoe Ford
Creative cuisine made with local ingredients, while minimizing environmental impact.
Parreira
Fresh products
For your daily dose of vitamins A, B, C and D, beautiful, fresh, crunchy fruit and vegetables delivered to your door.
Vita Delice
Bakery
Keto fan and gluten-free enthusiast? This St-Henri bakery is a must.
Kleine Shoppe
A new bakery in the South-West of France with a rich family history combining creativity and haute pâtisserie.
Bernice Bakery
Café
But above all… coffee! The roast we love for its dose of caffeine, freshly delivered to your home.
Cordova
Tea
The best tea for one with top-quality organic leaves. We deserve it!
Totem Teas
Water
Fresh, pure distilled water that not only eliminates unwanted substances, but also promotes a healthy lifestyle.
Aqua H2eau
Bar essentials
For virtual happy hours on House Party, we toast with craft spirits made right here in Montreal.
Cirka
Flowers
Because we all need beauty in our homes, we spoil ourselves with a pretty bouquet “from me to me”. Or place an order for Mom.
La Quenouille
Cleaning products
A complete range of eco-friendly, fragrance-free products for home and body, created here by a woman entrepreneur.
The Unscented Company
Skin and body care
Quality skin, body and hair care created with the finest ingredients for the pleasure of the senses.
Aesop
Stores
Hammocks, bean bags and smart travel accessories designed and made right here in Quebec.
Karibu
Decorative objects, organic and eco-responsible products made with love. And lots of style.
Lola
Rediscover the pleasure of reading a paper book thanks to this independent, eclectic and well-stocked bookshop.
St-Henri Bookstore
Superb lifestyle boutique with an artisanal touch, relaxed clothing and local products.
Pepin Shop
Reading glasses and frames designed in St-Henri and made right here. For a really cool look!
Bonlook
A must for decorating in the South-West, with an experienced team at the helm.
Beige
Superb fashion and home accessories boutique with exclusive jewelry.
Boutique Peridot
Neighborhood maps
Feel like exploring your neighborhood? These new maps show merchants and stores you can discover and support, by shopping locally.
Lachine Canal
Fruit and vegetables in St-Henri and the South-West
The new Quebec Blue Basket