With the increase in the cost of living, which also affects the price of food and therefore our dining out, we have found some tips to help you save money. Also, you will no doubt be happy to learn that Tim Hortons pizzas are now available in more locations. Finally, we are going to summarize an article from the Press introducing us to another Montreal institution.

Let's start with our advice to reduce your restaurant expenses. With the rising cost of living, more and more people are choosing to go out less, especially to restaurants. However, there are a few tips for reducing expenses when eating out. Here are five money-saving tips:

Choose beer over a cocktail or a glass of wine, as pints of beer often cost less.

Opt for starters rather than main courses, as the latter are often more expensive and may contain more expensive ingredients. By sharing starters with your companion, you can save money while tasting several dishes.

Always order bread, as most restaurants offer fresh homemade breads that can satiate and satisfy the taste buds.

Take advantage of special menus, such as weeknight discounts or alcohol specials.

Organize a happy hour at the restaurant and end the evening at home by sharing a few dishes and drinking a bottle of wine with friends. This option allows you to enjoy an evening at the restaurant while saving on the main course.

Let's continue with the extended offer of Tim Hortons pizzas at several of its branches in Canada, after a pilot project carried out last August in Mississauga (Ontario). Flatbread pizzas are available in three flavors (Chicken Parmesan, Pepperoni and Cheese) at a dozen locations in the Ottawa area, as well as select locations in Quebec City, Toronto, Windsor, Winnipeg and Calgary.

According to Chef Tallis Voakes, Director of Culinary Innovation at Tim Hortons, flatbread pizzas are a new lunch experience the restaurant chain is excited to test with its customers.

Let’s finish with the article from La Presse on the Montreal food scene and more specifically the Club Chasse et Pêche, a restaurant in Old Montreal.

The restaurant was opened in 2005 by chefs Claude Pelletier and Hubert Marsolais and quickly became one of the best restaurants in Montreal. The Club has spawned several successful branches, including Le Filet, Le Serpent and Il Miglio. The journalist focuses on the Club Chasse et Pêche and describes the decor of the restaurant and the staff, including the chef, Olivier Larocque, and the sommelier, Joris Gutierrez Garcia. The author praises the restaurant's wine list but notes that it was a quiet evening so the sommelier was not present. The menu is short and features mostly seafood and game dishes, including oysters and venison.

The author describes the food as excellent, but the portions are small. The article concludes that Club Chasse et Pêche remains one of the best restaurants in Montreal, with an excellent wine list and top-notch service, but may not be suitable for those looking for a hearty meal. .