Tag: Griffintown
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Risky Choices and an Ambitious Menu
Montreal’s media and blogger circles spend a lot of time eating in restaurants. While a lot of that time is spent running from one cocktail dinatoire to another, every now and then we get to sit down, take a load off and enjoy each bite we are served. Last week we were invited to try…
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Christmas At Le Richmond Market
Kick off your Christmas shopping in style at le Marche Italien Le Richmond this weekend! Beginning Saturday, November 18 and running until Sunday the 19th, the Richmond Market in Grilffintown is offering 20% on all product purchases at the market (excluding ready-to-eat, takeout meals), ideas for pitch-perfect Holiday meals as well as samples of the…
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Le Parloir
Le Parloir (parlour in English) Private Cellars recently opened on Guy in Griffintown. The beautiful new space answers the age old question of how do you keep a well stocked wine cellar in a city where the the average square footage of new condos seems to keep shrinking. Aiming to be at times a private…
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Henden
After conquering the fried chicken world by opening Bird Bar on Notre-Dame west less that 3 months ago, Kimberly Lallouz has set her sights on becoming the Queen of cocktails in Griffintown. Last week some of Montreal’s movers and shakers of the city’s media and social scene gathered for the VIP opening of Henden, a…
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5 Things To Do In Montreal In January
Montreal is a diverse collection of eclectic neighbourhoods filled with wonderful things to do and see. Here are our picks of five great things to do in five of our favourite hoods in January. Le Plateau Mont-Royal Perhaps Montreal’s most well-known neighbourhood you’d need to spend a great deal of time on the Plateau if…
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The Holidays At Le Richmond
There are a number of reasons why I keep going back to Le Richmond. The larger-than-life decor is still as impressive as the first time I saw it, the ambiance is as lively as ever and the food keeps getting better. The main reason why I love going back to the restaurant and the market…
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Bombay Sapphire
Every now and then, a group of Montreal’s media and bloggers are invited to congregate for a special night out. Getting us all sharing the news on social media, there’s no better way for a brand to announce a new product, especially when that brand is Bombay Sapphire Gin. For the launch of the new…
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HVOR
With thousands of restaurants to choose from in Montreal, to stand out in the crowd, you must offer something extra special. In Griffintown, HVOR has taken the normal restaurant formula and changed it up slightly, offering something a little different which has led to a lot of curiosity throughout the city. A couple of weeks…
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Rounded House
I’ve been wanting to try Nini Meatball House in Griffintown for some time now. The relatively small restaurant’s captivatingly pure aesthetic draws us in like moths to a bright white flame but its what’s on the menu that really piques our interested. Last week a handful of Montreal’s media gathered at a table to sample…
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Pink Power
Last Wednesday night New City Gas was the place to be for the first edition of Rose le soir, a benefit bringing together over 700 people in support of the fight against breast cancer. The month of October has become synonymous bring awareness to those fighting this crippling disease and Rose le soir punctuated the…
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Style and Substance
The Peel Basin, located a stone’s throw from the Lachine Canal, has changed a lot over the last ten years. Once an area filled with empty lots and crumbling buildings, it is now home to high end boutiques, hotels, condos, cafes and restaurants that are leaving their unique mark on our vibrant foodie scene. One…
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To Market, To Market
It’s no secret that we love Le Richmond. We have been raving about this outstanding restaurant since it opened a few short years ago (Click here, here and here to read more!). Located in Griffintown, the restaurant has made quite a name for itself as a must try in Montreal. In a city like Montreal,…
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Deep Cuts
On Thursday of this week, Montreal’s media and VIP guests are invited to the unveiling of a new butcher shop in Griffintown. This is not just any butcher shop though, it’s Boucherie Grinder. The latest in an ever growing family of wonderful establishments including Hachoir, Grinder and Lea, Boucherie Grinder is a light stroll of…
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Unexpected Schooling
Since the dawn of man, writers and storytellers have been documenting their observations through a mulititude of mediums. From cavemen to bloggers and everything in between, if history is remembered its because its been documented in one form or another. From time to time it isn’t enough to simply sit there and observe; there are…