"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. This popular Plateau spot keeps things simple and straightforward, with fattouche salad, dips like labneh and baba ghanoush, and made-to-order lahmajoun and manouché flatbreads topped with za’atar, minced meats, cheese, and more. Many dishes are prepared in a traditional gas-fired brick oven imported from Lebanon. Finish with a slice of turmeric cake, a halva latte, or cardamom coffee, served in classic red, green, and white Lebanese cups. Teta would approve." - Valerie Silva