Author: Blair Dohey
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Wine and Surviving the Pandemic
Last March the blogger world, influencers and social butterflies were rolling through the fancy new Cathcart eating emporium, devouring bite-size samples of the food, and drinking all the drinks that the brand new food hall would be offering. We were rubbing shoulders with the brightest lights of Montreal’s social scene and when it was all…
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It’s Been A While
It seems every day there are new or perpetually updated measures in place to keep us on our toes while keeping us socially distant from practically every person we encounter on a daily basis. While we are still adjusting, and will be for quite some time, we’ve made it through an unexpectedly odd summer. We’re…
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Place Ville Marie’s Food Hall Is Open
Construction has been a huge part of life for Montrealers lives since the beginning of time (or at least it feels that way) but some of that hard work is finally paying off. Le Cathcart, Place Ville Marie’s new food market opened earlier this year and has proven to be a powerhouse, downtown attraction. Featuring…
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A New Wine and Coffee Spot Is Open
Late last year, Bazarette opened it doors to cocktail, wine and coffee lovers lovers alike. Owned, in part, by the same group that owns the Montreal Canadiens, Bazarette aims to offer an alternative to the gaggle of “American” sports-centric bars in the area. Perfectly positioned near the Bell Centre and Lucien L’Allier train and metro…
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The Dishes That Wowed Us at Tbsp.
The W Montreal has seen its fair share of coverage on this blog. Whether it’s taking a look at newly designed rooms or checking out the latest cocktail menus or spending time getting pampered during Grand Prix, there’s always a reason to pay the W a visit. With the opening of the swanky hotel’s gorgeous…
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Three Wines That Pair Perfectly With Staying In This Autumn
We’re finally in the thick of autumn. While the temperatures outside are falling faster than the leaves on the now almost barren trees, this, the coziest season by far, doesn’t lack warmth. It’s the perfect time of year to gather at home with friends and family for meals of comfort food paired with our favourite…
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3 Reasons Locals Need To Do The Mile-End Food Tour
This past August a friend’s husband organized a two hour walking food tour of Mile-End. Me being Mr. Food Blogger thought what can I possibly learn while walking from one restaurant to the next in Mile-End? I’ve seen it all before, this won’t be that cool. It turns out, I couldn’t have been more wrong.…
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Travel The World Without Leaving Montreal
Summer is a great time to travel and see what the world has to offer. Summer is also a great time to stay put and hang out in the 514 because there’s so much going on. Luckily, our culinary scene allows us to do both. Here are three great stops in Old Montreal that will…
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New Surprises At An Old Montreal Classic
Going out for dinner in Old Montreal is something I would recommend to anyone, any night of the week. There’s always something new to try in the neighbourhood but every now and then it’s nice to drop in on a classic. Last week we returned to Verses on Saint-Paul, a restaurant that prides itself of…
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Old Montreal’s Most Epic Boozy Brunch
I’ve been a big fan of Méchant Boeuf for quite some time now. Their food satiates my hunger, their wine list has never let me down and the ambiance on a regular night is vibrant and radiates a good time. When it comes to brunch at this Old Montreal staple, I didn’t know what I…
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Authentic Italian Eatery In The Heart Of Old Montreal
It’s been a very busy few months and while I’m eating out now more than ever, I haven’t had a lot of time to write. I also haven’t had anything exciting enough to write about, until now. I’ve finally had the chance to drop by Jacopo in Old Montreal to give it a try. I…
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The Beginning Of The End Of Star Wars
The teaser trailer for episode 9 of Star Wars, now subtitled “The Rise of Skywalker”, debuted earlier this month and as usual it caused quite the stir. The trailer is breathtaking and offers us only a glimpse inside the final movie in the Skywalker saga. We’ve heard that before twice now. The movie teases the…
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5 Killer Dishes Guaranteed To Level Up Your Brunch Game
I’m not going to beat around the bush – brunch at SuWu is excellent. Know this as you read on. Normally St. Laurent Boulevard is the last place I think about being on Sunday morning. After all the partying and clubbing drums to a close, the street itself looks a little hungover as the sun…
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A First Glimpse Inside Marcus At Four Seasons Hotel Montreal
With the Four Seasons Hotel Montreal on the cusp of opening its doors, excitement surrounding the hotel is at an all time high. While we’ve seen renderings of various spaces located within the hotel’s walls, no one has actually laid their eyes on anything other that the magnificent exterior – until now. Last week I…
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Bumblebee Home Media Release
Bumblebee was by far my favourite film in the decade spanning series of Transformers films. When the first of these movies was released back in 2007 I had such high hopes for finally seeing Optimus, Megatron and all the Transformers on the big screen. With each passing film, those hopes were diminished and just about…
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A New Chinese Spot Opens In Brossard
First there was Red Tiger, then came Blossom and Kamehameha. Slowly but surely the guys behind these three edgy and very distinct eateries have infused the Gay Village with some much need hip. For their fourth venture they not only left the gays behind, they also left the island of Montreal completely and set up…
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Feels Like One Night in Bangkok
Thai food is an exhilarating experience. Earlier this year I paid a visit to Pamika, a Thai restaurant with a reputation for great food and a vibrant atmosphere. A week or so before visiting the restaurant I stopped by Mae Sri, Pamika’s sister restaurant and after that experience, Pamika needed to be great. Needless to…
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Spectacular, Spectacular! Bord’Elle Keeps Getting Better
I recently attended the Casino Royale themed, second anniversary media dinner at Bord’Elle, one of Old Montreal’s best venues for people watching, shocking burlesque shows, fab dinners and excellent cocktails. From top to bottom, Bord’Elle has maintained its place over the last two years as an attraction like no other in the city. The food…
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Tales Of The City Revival At Netflix
Armistead Maupin’s Tales of the City was way ahead of its time when it was first published back in the late 70s. The first in a series of books that originally ended with Sure of You back in 1989, Maupin began revisiting the characters that once called 28 Barberry Lane home with Michael Tolliver Lives…
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Maple Syrup Made Me Do It
The eagerly anticipated season of liquid amber gold is upon us. In restaurants across Montreal for the next few weeks, chefs will be dreaming up maple syrup infused and inspired meals that will tantalize our tastebuds. Le Richmond launched their 4th annual Brunch à l’érable on March 9th and we had the pleasure of sampling the…
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Thai Fried Chicken And Other Not To Miss Dishes
When you go to Mae Sri, order the fried chicken. I must insist. If you think I’m giving it all away out of the gate, you’re wrong. As you read the rest of this article, you’ll see why. When I went to try the food at Mae Sri a few weeks ago, I didn’t know…
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Polarizing Pops Of Flavour Reach Near Perfection
A night out at a restaurant can mean different things to different people. Some go out just to satiate their hunger, some go out for the intense social interaction and some go for an experience that they can’t find anywhere else. At Perles et Paddock, a beautiful restaurant erected in a space that once housed…
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Red or White? Uhm, Chardonnay.
There was a time when I would have been apprehensive about going into a restaurant like Seasalt & Ceviche, a seafood lovers dream with a great view of Old Montreal. I wouldn’t haven’t had much choice because I wouldn’t eat any of the seafood and fish on the menu. Times have changed and so have…
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5 Cozy Comfort Food Favourites From Le 409
Indian food, rich in deep, distinct flavours with a sometimes spicy kick, is perfect for this time of the year in Montreal. As we live through the latest snowfall in minus twenty degree weather, the thought of leaving our homes for a night out on the town for any type of food or drink is…
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Heat Up Your Winter With A Little Latin Flavour
When I was contacted by a rep from Three Amigos to come in a try the revamped restaurant I was initially hesitant. I hadn’t been to a Three Amigos since my early twenties and time had left my memories of the restaurant hazy to say the least. In the spirit of giving things another shot…
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9 Restaurants Offering Amazing Discounts In Old Montreal
When I started blogging about Montreal’s amazing food scene a decade ago, one of my inspirations was Happening Gourmand. This month long food festival featuring mouth-watering meals at reduced prices in restaurants throughout Old Montreal is the perfect scene for nightlife lovers like myself. Not only does Happening Gourmand get us out of our houses…
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RECIPE: The Blairy Christmas
For well over a decade I’ve had the pleasure of a full table of friends at Christmas. For me, the 25th of December is the most special day of the year and with each passing turkey dinner I remain humbled by the love that comes along with the copious amounts of food, the glittering parties…
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Six Last Minute Gift Ideas
Christmas is upon us and you’ve still got shopping to do. Don’t worry, we have you covered. Here are six last minute gift ideas that are worth their weight in gold. No ties or socks will be found here. WINE Wine is always a great choice when you’ve run out of ideas for last minute…
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Holiday Decorating At West Elm
While there’s never a bad time to stop by West Elm in Griffintown and browse through their crave-worthy wares, Christmas at West Elm is extra special. We look forward to great decorating ideas, new additions to our Christmas decor and much more. Every year they come up with concepts and collections that sparkle as brightly…
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Relive Christmas Magic With These Holiday Classics
While Christmas can be a hectic time of year, taking a little time to relax and enjoy the Holidays is necessary. With hundreds of Christmas movies and specials to choose from, there no end to the warmth, spirit and nostalgia that can be invoked when you cuddle up on your couch and settled in for…
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Add More Merry With These 5 Wines This Christmas
Let’s face it, this is just the beginning of the busiest time of the year. Getting everything done before the big day arrives means having a plan and sticking to it. Wine shopping for Holidays can get a little complicated given the vast choice before us. We’ve put together a list of two reds, two…
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A Christmas Miracle Returns
It’s December which means only one thing. All the closeted Christmas lovers who’ve been listen to Christmas music in the shadows for the past month can finally let their hair down and turn the volume up! It’s Christmas in Montreal and with that brings the return of an annual favourite, Miracle Montreal. Miracle is more…
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Nothing Breaks Like A Heart
Miley is back for a wild ride! Teaming up with hitmaker, Mark Ronson, this Jolene-infused hit-in-the-making comes with a powerful and epic new video. Watch below.
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A Montreal Classic Reinvents Itself
Quoi de N’oeuf has held an almost iconic presence in Montreal’s vastly changing food scene. Around long before St. Henri became our city’s culinary epicentre, this little restaurant has served up some of the best breakfast we’ve ever dished, gushed or laughed over with our friends and loved ones. After almost 20 years of serving…
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Hair Nourishment For Men
Guys, we’re doing good things for ourselves, or at least we should. We exercise regularly, we try to eat as well as we can, being careful about what we are putting into our bodies, but what about the rest? I know many of you are using those 3-in-1 shampoo/body wash/face wash in the shower but…
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The Curious Case Of The Sweater Dress
I’m a big fan of getting together with friends. Whether it’s around the kitchen table or squeezed into a booth at our favourite restaurant, nothing compares to the great conversations and laughs we share when we’re with our favourite people. As a nightlife lover I often socialize in restaurants and bars but every now and…
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A Tropical Event Heats Up Montreal This Winter
Brighten up your life this winter – Come check out Salt & Papaya, a unique Tropical Holiday shopping experience happening one day only in December. Salt & Papaya adds some Caribbean heat to your holiday shopping this year, featuring clothing, art and accessories all designed and made in the Caribbean. Featuring a number of designer…
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Wrapped In Mud At A Nordic Spa
I’m a fan of vacations, both big and small. Getting away from it all doesn’t have to mean getting to the airport, getting on a plane and getting out of Dodge. Escaping everyday stress can be a simple and taking a day to head to a spa where you can be pampered from head to…
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The MTL à Table Annual Feast Is Back!
It’s time to try it all – I couldn’t agree more with this tagline. Hundreds of restaurants around Montreal are gearing up for this year’s edition of MTL à Table, a 10 day adventure in eating and celebrating the best our diverse restaurant scene has to offer. Starting November 1st and running through to the…
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A Grand Night Out
When the masterminds behind Grand Marnier invite you to an exclusive dinner at Montreal’s Ritz-Carlton, you accept – very graciously. That’s what I did a couple of weeks ago with the iconic brand of cognac blended with exotic bitter orange reached out to me. A selection of Montreal’s various media gathered for a VIP, invite…
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The Future Of Le 1616
Montreal has its fair share of buzzy bar and restaurant openings. The latest big name restaurant sits in Montreal’s famed Golden Square Mile, named for its address, 1616 Sherbrooke Street West. Le 1616 is both an envelope pushing restaurant, featuring futuristically inspired menu with artistic, audacious and almost alien presentations and a bar with a…
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The Best Dishes At Josephine
Earlier this week we attended the dazzling VIP opening of Josephine, a new seafood-centric restaurant on the Plateau. We rubbed elbows with local celebrities while guzzling bubbly and slurping back oysters before taking to our tables for a special tasting menu that featured a number of the restaurant’s dishes plus a few special treats. Josephine…
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Spectacular New Dim Sum Bar In Old Montreal
No matter where you go in Montreal there’s always a new watering hole ready to quench your thirst for a fabulous night out on the town. Jiao, a new Asian-inspired bar and dim sum restaurants in Old Montreal, is just such a place. Featuring a swanky, high-end décor, cocktails served out of tea kettles and…
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The 2018 Montreal Pride Recap
In a city like Montreal, where festival season starts as soon as soon as the frost leaves the ground, it’s tough to know where one ends and where another begins. While some festivals focus on music, others on laughter and others on sports, it’s Pride that encompasses the best of them all and dresses it…
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Seven Mouthwatering Dishes You Need To Try At Ibérica
Back in February, Ibérica’s opening became one of the splashiest events of the season. Seven months later, the restaurant is going strong thanks to a team that prides themselves in delivering an unforgettable experience to their clients. Seven months ago I can safely, without a shadow of a doubt, that I wasn’t a seafood person.…
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You’re The VJ At This Bar In The Village
The future is now. Imagine you’re in a bar surrounded by large screens playing music videos. Now imagine that you are in control of what’s played on those screens. Deep in the heart of the Village exists District Video Lounge, a bar and restaurant that features this imaginative concept. It’s an idea that turns an…
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5 Must-Try Dishes At India Rosa
Late last winter, work quietly began on the space that would eventually house India Rosa, a new Indian restaurant on the corner of Mont-Royal and Brébeuf. Everyday I would walk by wondering when this place would finally open and a few weeks ago, the decor was finally revealed; it is stunning. From the second I…
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This Hidden Oasis Is Closer Than You Think
There are days that call for absolute relaxation. As much as I like to think I lead a relatively balanced life (like sleeping enough, eating well enough etc.), the truth of the matter is, when it comes to pampering, I don’t do hardly enough. We all deserve to take a little time out of our…
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The Hottest Grand Prix 2018 Parties
The sun gods shone down on Montreal two weeks ago as thousands of people from all over the world took to the streets of the city to celebrate the Canadian Grand Prix. The world-class event infuses Montreal with an energy that comes only from celebrating in style with the world watching. Our Grand Prix weekend…
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The Must-Try Dishes From Joiea Sociale
In Montreal’s vast restaurant landscape, there’s something for every taste – especially if you like Italian food. From quiet corners in mom and pop restaurants to fancy white-glove fine dining, Italian food is available for one and all in Montreal. Joiea Sociale is a blend of several different styles and they all work well. The…