Category: Loves

The MTL Cuisine Group is making it practically impossible to not visit their restaurants during the month of March. Some of our favorite new (and not so new) restaurants in Old Montreal and along St. Laurent are participating in Printemps Gourmand and will be offering special menus at reduced prices starting now! Running from now…

In 2009 a couple of enterprising Concordia students revolutionized Montreal’s food delivery-service industry when they created Chef On Call, a restaurant quality delivery service for students and young professionals who didn’t have time to cook but wanted more than just a slice of 99c pizza, night after night. Now, 6 years later, Chef on Call…

For the 8th year in a row, Happening Gourmand returns to Old Montreal for a month of delicious lunch and dinner specials. The specials will run for 30 days at reduced prices in a selection of restaurants in Old Montreal. Meant to promote the properties own by the Antonopoulos group, a family-run business and promoted…

A few weeks ago I joined a few friends from the awesome blogs, Montreal Food Divas and The Main to try out L’Orignal’s brand spanking new late-night menu with a gourmet twist. L’Orignal’s recent reopening has invigorated the chalet inspired space with new life thanks to a brand new décor and fantastic new menu. For…

In what might be the best thing that’s ever happened since God invited food and drink, two of Montreal’s favourite places have come together in divine matrimony: McLean’s Pub and Le Cheese Food Truck. From Thursday to Saturday night, from midnight to 3am, the chefs at Le Cheese Food Truck will take over the McLean’s…

CONTEST CLOSED! Winner announced below! Our gift to one of our lucky followers; winning two tickets to Andy Kim’s homecoming (and first ever) Christmas show featuring, Sam Roberts, Ron Sexsmith, Patrick Watson, Amy Millan, Kevin Drew and Alan Frew! That’s a pretty cool YUL line-up! Winning is easy. All you have to do is follow…

Theirs is nothing better than a good burger and we here at Day Jobs and the Nightlife work tirelessly, around the clock to sift through the thousands of restaurants in this city to bring you (what we think are) Montreal’s best beef and buns. Our list isn’t in any particular order but our favorite is…

CONTEST NOW CLOSED! Read below to see who won and stay tuned for more contests! DJNL and Le Sieur d’Iberville have teamed up to give away $50.00 to one of our lucky follower! It’s easy to qualify! Read below for more details! Like us on Facebook (liking both DJNL and Le Sieur d’Iberville means doubling…

Next Wednesday, Nov 12, Montreal’s vibrant art scene will band together in support of the Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada (CCAC). Presented by Cogir Management Corporation, the Gala event aims to raise funds and bring awareness to the devastating disease as well as to the importance of early, preventative screening. Headlining this year’s event will…

There are two seasons in Canada, Hockey season and whatever happens when hockey isn’t taking over our lives. In Montreal, this is amplified by 1000% because we have the craziest, most devoted hockey fans on the planet. That’s why during hockey season in our city, there are no limits to where we can catch the…

My friends over at de la COMMUNE are preparing to launch into Montreal’s fashion stratosphere and they’d like you to be part of their success. Late in September they launched their first Kickstarter campaign to help them raise $22,000 and get started on their new menswear line. Participating in their fundraising has its perks and you…

Tonight’s the night folks!! Galt (1232 de la Montagne – third floor, Rosalie) is the place to be tonight as they are the place to be that kicks off another insane Montreal Champagne Party! Starting at 9pm the party will sail on until 3am with lots of action to keep us occupied. If past parties…

Over the last 5 years Oysterfest has grown from an afternoon of oyster shucking and drinking in a cramped parking lot to one of the most hotly anticipated events of the summer. Bigger than that, Oysterfest has become the closing ceremony of summer in Montreal. Read on for details on this year’s big party! Oysterfest…

A few years ago when Griffintown began it’s lengthy transformative gentrification, no one would ever have guessed that it would become the highly sought-after neighbourhood it is today. The hottest and trendiest new condo complexes, hotels, bars, restaurants and shopping are now the shining structures rising out of the dilapidated factories and warehouses that once…

A little more than a year ago an idea came together over a bottle of wine that evolved and changed and eventually became Cook It Boutique. Cook It is a local online start-up that delivers all the ingredients you will need to put together a wonderful, homemade meal from scratch. In March of this year…

Celebrating delicious 2 years!

Montreal hotspot, Rosalie (read our recent review here) recently hosted a special event in their private dining room that shed light on something we use everyday but we may not know that much about, extra virgin olive oil. EVOO expert and connoisseur, Robert Beauchemin was invited to present a quick talk about the benefits and…

It’s a great thing to look out over your balcony and see the world beyond. At the terrasse sur l’Auberge, located on the rooftop of the hotel L’Auberge du Vieux Port, they take a panoramic view to the next level. Coinciding with the Grand Prix, l’Auberge and Notable threw a stylish rooftop party for the…

Last week we had a special sneak peek tour of Industria, Griffintown’s latest restaurant and sure to be hotspot. We had an exclusive first look at the entire restaurant including a tour of the massive kitchen and gazed out the open, second floor windows at a sublime view of downtown Montreal. Here’s your first look…

Hey Racers!! It’s going to be a very busy weekend in our fabulous city and Old Montreal is home to some of the most fantastic hotspots that you will need to take in. Though it could seem like a daunting task to try and fit in everything Old Montreal offers, there’s only one destination you…

Last week Le Renoir, the fabulous house restaurant at the swanky Sofitel Hotel on Sherbrooke, unveiled a refurbished and delightfully refreshing courtyard terrasse to a select group of Montreal’s media and VIP guests. Though the terrasse covers a lot of ground, the best part is tucked away in an enchanting little sunny corner and guarded…

I recently attended the 3rd anniversary of Soupçon Cochon on St. Laurent near St. Viateur and discovered what I’ve been missing all these years. The little soup and sandwich shop in Mile End serves food teeming in flavour with unique takes on everything from pulled pork to tuna, turkey and more. At the event we…

I stumbled onto West Elm Market by pure hazard. I was taking my time one snowy afternoon, walking back towards downtown from Verdun where I had spent a couple of hours sipping on excellent coffee with a friend of mine. I stayed my course through Griffintown when I saw the windows of the West Elm…

Jazz Fest lovers, the line-up has been announced! In a couple of short months music lovers from around the globe will descend upon Montreal for the 35th edition of Montreal’s International Jazz Festival. Keep reading below. For years the Jazz Festival has been pushing the boundaries of what defines jazz and this years line-up will…

Rooftop terrasse season is upon us and not even this never-ending winter will stop Montrealers from basking in the warm sunshine from a (heated) hotel rooftop. For the second year in a row Terrasse Nelligan (atop the wonderful Hotel Nelligan on St. Paul) invites you to soak up the springtime sunshine while enjoying a sugar shack…

Summer Dreamin’

Last week we were invited to Newtown to sample their offerings for Le Chop, a citywide price chop on specially prepared menus at a selection of restaurants dotted in and around the downtown core. Newtown has been drawing crowds for years at its near perfect Maisonneuve-Crescent corner location and though we were seated quietly upstairs,…

Plummeting temperatures and drifting snow have become part of our everyday lives for the past couple of months yet nothing stops Montrealers from getting out and enjoying what our city has to offer. For the second year in a row several restaurants across the city have chopped their prices, ensuring that there’s little rest for…

The Art of Mixology

For years Montrealers have joined other Canadians across the country as world leaders in fundraising efforts for Movember, a month long focus important men’s health issues while also drawing attention to our diversely hairy upper lips. This year São House has teamed up with Interieurs Morphee for a decadent night filled with beautiful art, delicious food and…

The perfect place to treat yourself!

This is what we will be drinking all autumn!

Starry Eyed Surprises!

Say Hello Again!

After waiting for weeks, Kyo Japanese Bar is finally opening later this month. We were among the first to pull into a table in Old Montreal’s newest (and rather distinctive) restaurant and now, so can you. Though Kyo doesn’t officially open to the public until mid June, this past week, due to some great connections…

The Formula for One Crazy Night!

Have a gander at the lovely cocktails I sampled at the New City Gas terrace opening last week.  Yes, I tried them all. Yes, they’re all delicious. Read more here! Who wants to come with me next time?

Up in the air!

8 restaurants offering exectional food at a special reduced price, fun atmosphere and warm hospitality! This is Happening Gourmand 2013!

Taking a classic and spinning it a delicious new direction.

Keeping the Party, and the Drinks Flowing all Week Long!

Montreal’s funnest lounge is geeting ready to blow the roof off and we can’t wait!

Mechant Beouf and Bran Van 3000 shows ’em how to turn 5 in style!