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As promised by Geoff Molson at the end of last season, the Montreal Canadiens have upped their food and drink game at the Bell Centre, a place that was until now mostly known for its classic Forum-style hot dogs and way too expensive draft beer.

Molson — the team president, CEO and owner — was on hand Tuesday morning for the official launch of what they are calling the M2 Marché-Montréal, a high-end food court and bar on the M2 level of the Bell Centre just below the main floor. There are eight food counters, that serve an eclectic menu that includes tacos, burgers, poutine, freshly made pasta dishes, and poke bowls. There’s everything from poutine with braised beef shoulder and mustard caviar to a Japanese Bento box lunch with beef teriyaki to pasta with braised veal, mushrooms and truffles, to a butter chicken taco.

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The Canadiens spent $18 million on the food and drink upgrade, which includes not only the M2 Marché-Montréal but also a new lounge The Mythik, which is located where the old Canadiens museum used to be. It holds 250 seated and 400 standing, and it also serves food, with a menu that includes fresh oysters and beef tataki. The lounge will only be open to season-ticket holders for hockey games. For concerts and events, the public can use it, but by reservation only, for before or after the concert. The M2 Marché is only open event nights and will open at 5 p.m. You can only go there if you have a ticket to the game or concert.