Department Store Restaurants: Then and Now
A look back at the golden age of department store dining and its quiet revival, from Eaton’s Ninth Floor in Montreal to Woolworth’s counters.
06/12/2026
A look back at the golden age of department store dining and its quiet revival, from Eaton’s Ninth Floor in Montreal to Woolworth’s counters.
Recreate Eaton’s famous wheat germ muffins at home, made healthier with protein- and fibre-rich oat flour. Nutty, tender, and ready in 45 minutes. Perfect for breakfast, lunch boxes, or a nostalgic afternoon treat.
This keto Neiman Marcus chicken casserole gives the retro potluck classic a low-carb makeover. Creamy, cheesy chicken with an almond-flour Parmesan topping instead of crackers, just 6g net carbs and 28g protein per serving. Gluten-free, diabetic-friendly, and freezer-ready.
Eaton’s 9th floor restaurant is back! Le 9e Montreal, the 1931 Art Deco dining room inspired by a French ocean liner, now serves lunch, dinner, and cocktails again. The full story plus visiting tips.
