THREE EXOTIC BRING-YOUR-OWN WINE RESTAURANTS

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We admit it, Bring Your Own Wine restaurants, a Montréal speciality, can be hit or miss experiences.  Here are three culturally diverse classics that never disappoint. We’ve been going back to them for years with the same pleasure. … More

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FIVE VERY FRENCH THINGS TO DO IN MONTREAL

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Montreal may be far away from Paris. But sometimes it’s pretty close. Here are four addresses to indulge into the original French lifestyle of Montreal … More

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DRIVE-END AT MONTREAL'S FINE ARTS MUSEUM

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Remember drive-in movies? Today, many are abandoned. The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts presents Drive-End, a collection of Martin Beauregard’s photographs, many of which show these mammoth screens sitting silently. No one is watching anymore. … More

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A WALK WITH MARTHA WAINWRIGHT

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Martha Wainwright and I took a candid stroll on Montreal’s Plateau district yesterday. She spoke freely about her new album, her family and some of her favourite Montreal haunts. … More

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BEST MONTREAL SUSHI JOINTS: SATA SUSHI IN HOMA

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Hochelaga-Maisonneuve (or HoMa) is a Montréal neighborhood that has some major Montréal attractions. The food scene in this district is starting to blossom, and Sata Sushi is a restaurant most definitely leading the movement. … More

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EAT LOCAL IN MONTREAL: AN INTERVIEW WITH SARAH ELTON (THE LOCAVORE)

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Eating locally raised and harvested food is an important part of any authentic travel experience. Blogger, journalist and author of “Locavore,” Sarah Elton, shares some tips on how to eat locally in Montréal or wherever your travels might take you. … More

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PAUL MULDOON TALKS POETRY, TRAVEL AND MONTREAL

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In a world of Paris-Hilton-twitter-literacy, Paul Muldoon is a true poetic gem.

I sat down with this Pulitzer Prize winning poet to chat about how he writes a poem, the link between poetry & travel and his favorite hotel in Montréal. … More

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LE QUARTIER GÉNÉRAL: MONTREAL€�S NEWEST €�BRING YOUR OWN WINE€� BISTRO

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The Montréal foodie scene is buzzing with the new arrival of an Apportez Votre Vin (Bring Your Own Wine) Restaurant called Le Quartier Général.

Nestled on Gilford Street in the heart of the trendy Plateau, Le Quartier Général is a welcoming French bistro where the locals are rushing for great food, ambiance and conversation. … More

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PLANTS AND ANIMALS AND POUTINE

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Montréal group Plants and Animals have strong feelings about poutine and they’re not afraid to go on the record with them.

“I’ve tried some of the crazy ones they have at Banquise,” says guitarist and lead vocalist Warren Spicer. “But honestly, it’s too much.”

“They should institute something like the Bavarian Purity Law they have for beer,” chimes in drummer Matthew Woodley. “Fries, curds, gravy, that’s it. Tightly regulated. Free-range, sustainable curds only!” … More

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THE MONTRÉAL GAY LIST: APRIL

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Each month “The Montréal Buzz” features five gay or gay-friendly things to do or see around the city. Recommendations range from parties to bistros to festivals to boutiques to cultural events.

Here are some suggestions for the month of April…

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