Author: Blair Dohey
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Dressed to Inspire
The Farha Foundation promised a fabulous night, and they delivered!
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Montréal en lumière
Montreal proves that even though it’s Winter, there’s no reason to be inside!
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The Plateau Lounge
Escape Into a Nightlife Unlike Any Other!Escape Into a Nightlife Unlike Any Other!
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Les Folies
Never be the last to leave the party.
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MASKARADE 2013
The Farha Foundation celebrates 20 years with an inspired MASKARADE 2013!
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My City Of Lights
Many people who visit Paris go to see the sites that are recommended in travel books and guided tours, but that’s not the Paris I wanted.
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A Night Out at Big in Japan Bar
A few weeks back, a friend of mine and I went to Big in Japan bar on St. Laurent (you know the place, with the secret red door and tuxedoed bouncers). Well, it’s become one of my favorite places in the city to get into a little trouble and the runway bars, the low lighting…
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LE PINTXO
This quaint Spanish eatery is a must see! This quaint Spanish eatery is a must see!
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HOTEL ZERO1
Modern and Stylish, the ZERO1 hotel is the definition of urban oasis.Modern and Stylish, the ZERO1 hotel is the definition of urban oasis.
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Igloofest 2013
With summer still Months away, Igloofest keeps us warm and moving this winter!
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Happening Gourmand 2013
8 restaurants offering exectional food at a special reduced price, fun atmosphere and warm hospitality! This is Happening Gourmand 2013!
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Le Boucan
This restaurant is big where it matters; taste, service and all around good times.This restaurant is big where it matters; taste, service and all around good times.
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POUTINEVILLE
Taking a classic and spinning it a delicious new direction.
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SCARPA
For over 25 years a passion for quality, value and customer satisfaction have been the driving forces behind Scarpa.
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L’ATELIER D’ARGENTINE
Combining a sleek, modern atmosphere with wonderful food and service.Combining a sleek, modern atmosphere with wonderful food and service.
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Winter Weekends
This past Saturday night, the annual Telus Fire on Ice fireworks began lighting up Montreal’s night sky and will continue to do so every Saturday until January 5, 2013. Accompanied by hit music from past sixty years, each weekend will feature a new decade. The spectacular fireworks kick off at 8pm, leaving plenty of time…
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Deville Dinerbar
Keeping the Party, and the Drinks Flowing all Week Long!
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Suite 701
Montreal’s funnest lounge is geeting ready to blow the roof off and we can’t wait!
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Crying Fowl at Laurier BBQ
DJNL recently paid a visit to Laurier BBQ, the renowned rotisserie located in Outremont, which for about six short months had famously collaborated with celebrity chef and TV personality, Gordon Ramsay, to become the latest lucky establishment to undergo one of the “famous chef swoops in and “fixes” the restaurant” makeovers that have helped turn…
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Movember
It’s back and this year it’s bigger than ever!
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Restaurant Le Hachoir
Montreal is filled with great places to get all kinds of fantastic food, and Hachoir is no exception. This week, DJNL paid a visit to see what all the fuss is about!Montreal is filled with great places to get all kinds of fantastic food, and Hachoir is no exception. This week, DJNL paid a visit…
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Méchant Beouf
Mechant Beouf and Bran Van 3000 shows ’em how to turn 5 in style!
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Alanis Morissette
Last night Alanis Morissette stopped the Metropolis on her “Guardian Angel” tour!
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Méchant Beouf
Celebrating five years of mischief, Montreal’s favourite watering hole goes all out for two nights in September!
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Holt Renfrew
For 175 years, Holt Renfrew has been setting the standard for style in Canada and as the celebrations roll on, DJNL looks at the iconic department store’s beginings, brands and impact.
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La Paryse
For 32 years, Paryse Taillefer and her family of employees have been severing one of the best hamburgers in Montreal to her very loyal customers. Her restaurant, La Paryse has almost a cult following here in the city but as with all good things, so to must La Paryse come to an end.
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Big in Japan Bar
Montreal’s best kept secret. Stylish, modern and hidden away on St. Laurent. If you buy a bottle and happen to not finish it, they will keep it for you for the next time.
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Down the Avenue
A couple of weeks ago, I returned to L’Avenue on Mount Royal after not having been in a while. I can remember when L’Avenue was a hot spot on one of Montreal’s trendiest streets. The décor was fresh (the mannequin in the window with the endless wardrobe!), the food was pretty good and the staff…
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Le Méchant Boeuf
This Old Montreal eatery puts a fresh spin on the tradition English pub style décor with French inspired foods.This Old Montreal eatery puts a fresh spin on the tradition English pub style décor with French inspired foods.
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Le Vallier
A modern, retro atmosphere with 50’s charm and a view onto McGill Street, le Vallier offers clients a exquisitly fresh take on comfort food.
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Philémon Bar
Perfect for an afterwork 5à7!Perfect for an afterwork 5à7!
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Bar Inc.
A cozy bar with a window seat onto bustling Mount Royal. Summertime sidewalk terrace is always packed!
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La Drinkerie
Potent cocktails and a lively crowd!Potent cocktails and a lively crowd!
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La Distillerie
With three locations, there’s no shortage of litre hurricanes in Montreal! Some of the best cocktails I’ve ever tasted in litre mason jars (and that makes it ok!!)With three locations, there’s no shortage of litre hurricanes in Montreal! Some of the best cocktails I’ve ever tasted in litre mason jars (and that makes it ok!!)
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Le Plan B
With Plan B, there’s no backup required for good times!With Plan B, there’s no backup required for good times!
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Baldwin Barmacie
The best perscription for a fantastic night out!
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le Pullman – Winebar
All about atmosphere and wine!All about atmosphere and wine!
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L Hôtel
LHotel Montreal is located in the business district, just steps away from the Palais de Congres, downtown Montreal and shopping along St. Catherine Street.
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Le Germain
Tucked away in the middle of bustling downtown Montreal, this hotel is a safe bet to keep if you want to be at your meeting on time, or just be part of the action.Tucked away in the middle of bustling downtown Montreal, this hotel is a safe bet to keep if you want to be…
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The Nelligan Hotel
Be in the centre of all the action, relax in a luxurious room or maybe do both!Be in the centre of all the action, relax in a luxurious room or maybe do both!
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Hôtel Place d’Armes
A stylish and elegant hotel that greets you as you enter Old Montreal!An elegant hotel located in the heart of Old Montreal, here you’ll find the Rainspa which features the ultimate in relaxation as well as two of Montreal’s best restaurants, Aix Cuisine du Terroir and the Suite 701 lounge. The rooftop terrace features one…
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Zero1 Hotel
Modern and stylish, this is a new addition to the Montreal’s hotel scene. Featuring a swanky lobby and a perfect downtown location.
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Zara
Two floors, one for the ladies and the lower floor for the gents (and children). If you’re headed out for a night on the town, this is your spot to pick up some pretty cool threads.
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Holt Renfrew
Style and Substance!Featuring luxury brands such a Burberry, Gucci and Prada, spread across a beautiful space as well as Holt’s Café, perfect for lunch!
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Mortimer Snodgrass
This is a great place to find that quirky gift you didn’t know you wanted to give.This is a great place to find that quirky gift you didn’t know you wanted to give.
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Raymonds
Located in a beautifully restored building on Water Street’s quieter east end, Raymonds has been making waves since it opened.
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Coccolily
From Africa to Montreal, Tennachie Yankey is one of Montreal’s globetrotting fashion designers. DJNL nabbed her from a hectic schedule to discuss fashion and what’s coming up next for her and Coccolily.
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The Night Life
We’ve all had the good intentions of going out after work for just one pint.
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Go West, Young Man
A couple of weeks ago, I traveled to the west coast for business (you won’t read about business here, promise).
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Montreal’s Osheaga Music Festival!
Here’s a list of what I would line up to see, if I were going!