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"Steeped in memories of co-owner Antoun Aoun’s own teta (grandmother), Café Chez Téta brings Lebanese food traditions to Montreal’s bustling cafe scene. The room is sparse and airy with concrete flooring and white walls, walnut furniture, lots of natural light, and a traditional gas-fired red brick oven imported from Lebanon. This popular Plateau spot keeps things simple and straightforward, with fattoush salad, dips like labneh and baba ghanoush, and made-to-order manouché flatbreads topped with za’atar, minced meats, cheese, and more. Finish with a slice of turmeric cake, a halva latte, or a cardamom coffee served in traditional red, green, and white Lebanese cups. Make space on the table for some “tawlet zaher,” a board game similar to backgammon that’s played on the streets of Lebanon. Teta would approve. Know before you go: The café is packed on weekends, so consider stopping mid-week instead." - Valerie Silva
