Thierry Rassam and Na’eem Adam are clearly not in the business of doing things halfway. The masterminds behind La Poutine Week, Le Burger Week, and La Pizza Week have once again upped the ante—this time with Munchies Quest, a 10-day, citywide excuse to absolutely abandon restraint and chase down the most over-the-top cravings imaginable.
Running from April 20 to April 30, Munchies Quest is less a food festival and more a full-blown indulgence tour. The brief? Go big or go home. We’re talking Korean pogos dripping in sauce, rich birria-loaded creations, ube desserts that look like they belong in an art gallery, and plenty more where that came from. It’s chaotic, global, and gloriously excessive.
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| Sam Louli with the Munchies Ouest special. |
My first stop on this delicious mission: Brama, tucked into Ahuntsic-Cartierville. Open for five years now, Brama—Italian for “craving,” fittingly—feels like the kind of neighbourhood spot you wish you had discovered sooner. I had the chance to meet co-owner Sam Louli (who runs the place alongside Tony Kanou and Chef John Hanna), and the vibe is instantly welcoming: a sleek, intimate dining room with about 50 seats, anchored by a lively bar.
Now, the main event: the Munchies Ouest feature, the Pizza Quattropepe. This isn’t a pizza—it’s a statement. A full-on flavor overload stacked with tomato sauce, pepperoni, mozzarella, Swiss, cheddar, caciocavallo, provolone, Parmigiano Reggiano, caramelized onions, and arugula. It sounds excessive. It is excessive. And it works. Every bite hits differently—salty, creamy, sharp, slightly sweet—and before I knew it, the entire pie had mysteriously disappeared. (Yes, I ate all four slices. No regrets.)
And the thing is, that’s just the beginning. The rest of the menu reads like a greatest hits list: fresh salads, comforting pastas, a serious rib eye, a wagyu beef burger that’s calling my name, plus desserts and cocktails worth lingering over. Safe to say, a return visit is not a question of if, but when.
If you’re plotting your own Munchies Quest route, do yourself a favor: check the interactive map, pick your neighborhood, and go in with an appetite. I happened to be heading east that day, and Brama was a perfectly timed detour—about 10 minutes out, and absolutely worth it.
Final verdict? Another win for Thierry and Na’eem. Munchies Quest doesn’t just celebrate food—it dares you to overdo it, and enjoy every second.
It is all here at https://munchiesquest.com/en
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