641208 Sat Aug 01 13:56:36 -0700 2009 10 22 Quebec (including Montreal) 0 4909278 I'm going to be short on time tomorrow, but I've committed to putting together a nice early evening picnic for 2. I'd like to just pick up a few things around the plateau neighbourhood. Any suggestions for the best portable summer treats? Thanks! Sat Aug 01 13:56:36 -0700 2009 36412 jcampbell54 1 4909383 You could throw together a decent picnic picking up a Romados chicken and some natas, and a couple salads and a baguette or whatever from the deli at Provigo at Clark and Mont-Royal, then taking the bus up to Beaver Lake. Not sure what your actual plans are though :) Sat Aug 01 14:54:53 -0700 2009 4909278 119412 afoodyear 2 4909448 You can also find wine and beer across the street from the Provigo as a SAQ-Express outlet, open until 10pm. Not the most extensive selection, but ok for a picnic. And the whites and rosés are chilled. Better baguettes at the bakery on the other (west) side of St-Urbain (the Provigo is between Clark and St-Urbain). Sat Aug 01 15:34:40 -0700 2009 4909383 84119 lagatta 3 4909554 On St-Viateur, near Esplanade (in front of Bio Terre) there's a great little grocery store with everything you could possibly want for a picnic and while they have lots of fine posh foods they also have plenty of reasonable fare. Great fruit selection, great cheeses, breads, spreads... and wine also. Wish I remembered the name. Sat Aug 01 16:23:52 -0700 2009 4909448 18741 corj 4 4911099 Maybe you are thinking of Latina? It's on the corner of St-Viateur and Esplanade. For the next time, try: DaVito on Fairmount (across from the bagelry) for Italian sandwiches and marinated vegetables. Café Soufflé de Marie & Anne (St-Urbain corner Marie-Anne) for some pretty, tasty sweets, sandwiches, salads, and such (and it's very close to Parc Jeanne-Mance). Sun Aug 02 13:26:57 -0700 2009 4909554 67113 Daiya 5 5153066 I noticed that the Italian sandwicherie/cafe on Fairmount (yellow awning) is now called Tropea. It seems to be essentially the same, with great stuff for an antipasto. Tue Nov 03 14:06:24 -0800 2009 4911099 67113 Daiya 3 4909772 Autour d'un pain is at Clark and Mont-Royal I think. Do you know the name of the place you're talking about or is that the same one? Sat Aug 01 18:32:20 -0700 2009 4909448 119412 afoodyear 4 4911211 Autour d'un Pain is on the south west corner of St-Urbain and Mont-Royal. Sun Aug 02 14:17:48 -0700 2009 4909772 18488 SnackHappy 5 4911670 You are right, SnackHappy. I couldn't think of the name of that boulangerie (though they also have a branch much closer to me on Beaubien a bit east of Christophe-Colomb. Sun Aug 02 17:43:34 -0700 2009 4911211 84119 lagatta 1 4910967 You can always try la Maison du Rôti for some pâtés, cold cuts and other take out items. If you plan on going for a picnic at Parc Lafontaine it's a short walk Sun Aug 02 11:57:32 -0700 2009 4909278 276359 mtlmaven 2 4911675 I was just thinking we were assuming Mont-Royal; going to Parc Lafontaine you could find picnic food on Mont-Royal or Rachel. The closest SAQ (for wine) is on St-Denis near Duluth. Where is the best selection of good beer around there? Sun Aug 02 17:46:20 -0700 2009 4910967 84119 lagatta