Two Jews and a Lebanese walk into a Syrian restaurant (thanks to Lori for that starter sentence!) … and yes that story ends with the usual fireworks but they’re happy fireworks this time, I promise! I had dinner at Damas Restaurant for the second time a few days ago and I was just as blown away …
A few weeks ago, I saw the intriguing sign of “Le Pourvoyeur: Pub festif et gourmand” go up a couple of blocks from my apartment. I’ve been living here for 5 years now and for 5 years I’ve been saying that we need a fun pub in the neighbourhood. To have a pub “gourmand” open …
Last Sunday was the 3rd edition of Kaffeeklatsch at Laloux restaurant in Montreal. Kaffee… what?? is what you’re probably asking yourself right now. “Kaffeeklatsch” is a German term that means coffee (kaffee) and conversation (klatsch) (or coffee and gossip) and the concept of this Eastern European tradition is to spend a leisurely afternoon gossiping with …
Do you know the store Fait Ici (Made Here)? It is located on Notre Dame street just east of Atwater and carries a selection of local and organic products, from prepared food to body care, inspired by the old general stores. The owner, Lindsay Davis. and her boyfriend Jackson Wightman are on a mission to …
There have been a few changes since my last post on one of my favourite restaurants in town, Madre. Last week, a handful of bloggers and friends were invited to the re-opening of Madre restaurant. After a couple of weeks of renovations, the restaurant is now re-opened with a new menu and a bring-your-own wine …
