"Make no mistake: brunch at Maison Boulud is truly a culinary event. From Michelin-starred chef Daniel Boulud, it's the epitome of opulence, which is no surprise given its location: inside The Ritz-Carlton in Montreal’s “Golden Square Mile.” For starters, the homemade smoked salmon and the fried zucchini flowers with ricotta are both winners. Entrees include homemade pastas and the “DB Burger" (with foie gras, braised short rib, arugula, and tomato), a house specialty. Leave room for dessert, especially crowd favorites like the Belgian waffle topped with chocolate sauce, maple syrup, and chantilly cream, or the Lyonnaise-style bugnes (donut dough served with chocolate sauce). The most famous treat here? The freshly baked madeleines, which are served warm and pair perfectly with tea or coffee." - Karin Eldor
