The Dumpling Hut

Ring in the weekend with a quick stop at one of city’s best kept secrets. Hole-in-the-wall spots like The Dumpling Hut make some of the city’s best eats, without a huge scene. Hidden behind minimal signage and a bland brick exterior, you’ll sneak in the front door and be greeted by the hostess, who, by the way, is also your waitress. Order the Cabbage Mushroom plate ($10.99)— or the Zucchini Tofu ($10.99) if you eat egg — and you’ll be dished up a fresh hot bowl of 15 handmade dumplings within minutes. Fill up, stash a few in your bag for the end of the night, and then head off southeast down Saint Urbain St. Exploring the city by foot, you’ll pass by the growing noise surrounding the Quartier des Spectacles and Saint-Catherine Street. Don’t worry, we’ll loop back later.