Observer viewfinder 29.5.11

[chokkie]

Can't work this one out at all, can only come up with New Orleans or Quebec - because of the French and the dish could be "poutine". Could anyone point me in the right direction, please ... ?

"This city, named for ahill on its northern flank topped with a somewhat changeable cross, is busy gearing up for its festival season, with celebrations of electronic music, film, comedy and hazz among others. It's a mecca for foodies, but its best known dish, whose name may mean "mess", looks as unappetising as it counds. Name the city."

Manythanks, Chox.

[Calibax]

Maybe Montreal

[boxtops]

Where's the link with French, it's not mentioned in your clue?

[cesdlv]

Montreal sounds right. There is a large hill, Mount Royal, just to the north of the centre, and an ugly cross which changes colour.

[noodles]

Montreal