Flavours from the Isle of Flowers return in Quebec
From September 10 to 22, the Martinique Gourmande culinary and solidarity festival, an initiative of the Comité Martiniquais du Tourisme au Canada, will spread the flavours of the Isle of Flowers across Québec for its 17th edition under the theme “Back to our roots”. For 12 days, you’ll be able to get a taste of Martinique at some 30 participating establishments, as well as at the famous Créole Market at the Grand Quay of the Port of Montréal Pavillon on September 14 and 15. Four guest chefs from Martinique will be concocting some of the island’s culinary gems in a friendly, festive atmosphere, much like this sunny destination, which holds a special place in the hearts of Québecers. Without a doubt, the Festival Martinique Gourmande has become one of Montréal’s must-attend festivals.
“Festival Martinique Gourmande is now firmly established as a reference point for Martinique culture in Québec. Solidarity, sharing, and good food: these three founding pillars of our event are behind the festival’s reputation as well as, of course, privileged moments between Québecers and Martinicans. A delicious love story between the Belle Province and the Isle of Flowers. After 17 years of evolution, we are “returning to our roots”. This year’s theme honours the foundations of our gastronomy, with a modern touch. It’s a tribute to our ancestors from the four corners of the world, who have made Martinique a marvellous blend of origins and flavours, creating a unique Martinican identity,” says Bénédicte Di Géronimo, President of the Comité Martiniquais du Tourisme.
A festive, must-attend event in Montréal: the Créole Market!
On September 14 and 15, Montréal will be buzzing with the festive spirit of the West Indies! Join us for Martinique Gourmande’s Créole Market, Saturday, September 14, from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, September 15, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Grand Quay of the Port of Montréal Pavillon. Free admission for the whole family! More than twenty booths will be on site, featuring tastings of emblematic specialties concocted by four of the island’s renowned chefs, a mixology competition, fruit carving demonstration, a dominoes tournament, C’est moi le chef workshops for the little ones, zouk lessons, initiation to bèlè and biguine, will be among the many surprises awaiting visitors!
Find all the information on martiniquegourmande.ca
