Author: Blair Dohey
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Midway
On paper, Midway is still the same bar it was in 1927 but the story behind the bar’s revival is as colourful as the history that this St. Laurent staple has witnessed for almost 100 years. Montreal has seen its share of ups and downs since then and from the windows of the bar, Montrealers…
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Montreal Comiccon
Montreal’s 2014 Comiccon didn’t just exceed expectations, it blew them clear out of the water. Comic book fans and fans of just about every fantasy and sci-fi genre came out to the three day long festival that proves being a nerd is definitely not a bad thing. Over 50 000 guests from all walks of…
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Apple + U2
On September 9th, Apple held the splashy, seat-wetting unveiling of their latest polarizing products, the iPhone 6, the iPhone 6 plus and the brand spanking new Apple Watch. Apple fans and technophiles have been buzzing about the iPhone 6 since the launch of their last gadgets but it was Apple’s “gift” of U2’s latest album,…
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KYOZON
It’s been a long time coming but last week Kyozon has finally opened its doors on Crescent Street. As a Kyozon Insider, DJNL has seen the new, Asian inspired restaurant go from concrete floors, bricks and beams to the richly decorated restaurant we were invited to last Wednesday. The official opening party was massive, bringing…
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Oysterfest 6
A little over a week ago thousands of Montrealers gathered on the grounds at Terrasses Bonsecours for the sixth annual Oysterfest. It was bigger and crazier than ever before with more food and drinks, faster than light oyster shucking and over 4500 awesome Montrealers, decked out in their Sunday best to bid summer adieu. The…
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Bacardi
New City Gas continues to be one of Montreal’s hottest state-of-the-art venues, gathering the city’s social savvy party people for top-notch events. Earlier this Month, Bacardi Rum, with the help of 1Milk2Sugars PR, threw the ultimate outdoor party at NCG celebrating the sizzling culture of Cuba and Latin America. We were front row centre at…
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Hà
I was walking towards Restaurant Hà when I felt the first drops of rain. I had scheduled an interview with the new restaurant’s owners and no amount of wet weather was going to turn me around. By the time I reached the restaurant, which beyond its terrasse lies a splendid view of Parc Jeanne-Mance, the…
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L’Atelier d’Argentine
Last week one of our favorite restaurants, l’Atelier d’Argentine, celebrated it’s second anniversary in Old Montreal. It was a star-studded event that saw the restaurant packed to the rafters with celebrities, media and friends of the restaurant! We were on hand as the wine flowed and delicious empanadas and other canapés came out of the…
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Montreal Champagne Party
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…
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S Cuisine + Bar
A couple of months ago S Cuisine and Bar quietly opened just below street level in one of Marché Bonsecour’s coveted addresses on St. Paul. In a neighbourhood like Old Montreal, which is teeming with restaurants and an active nightlife scene, S isn’t too worried about being the quiet guy on the block. This new…
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Oysterfest 6
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…
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Rosewood
Whether you’re part of Montreal’s media, an excited social scene staple or one of our city’s always sharply dressed, party hopping celebrities, chances are you think you’ve seen it all. Sure there are the gallery openings and album launches and those you-had-to-be-there moments all year long but nothing compares to last night’s roof blasting party…
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Vertigo
Montrealers take their steak very seriously so it’s no wonder that when Vertigo held its VIP opening event a few weeks back it was standing room only for most of the night. Jam-packed with local celebrities, excited foodies and an exclusive selection of Montreal’s socially savvy media, the night launched Vertigo into Montreal’s ever-expanding kaleidoscope…
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The Royal Lager
Last Thursday night at the Merchant Royal’s summer launch, they threw a bash celebrating their exclusive new beer, the Royal Lager. The delicious new beer is brewed and bottled specially for the tavern by Montreal’s very own celebrated brew masters, Bierbrier Brewing Co. The night drew select media, local celebrities and beer lovers from all…
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Le Sieur d’Iberville
There are things you can expect at a new restaurant’s tasting event. You can expect hungry crowds who are curious about what the restaurant will offer. You can expect copious amounts of food coming out of an overworked kitchen at breakneck speeds to feed that curiosity. You can expect that there will be drinks flowing…
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Industria Italian Brasserie
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…
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Jargo
On June 17th a contingent of Montreal’s hungry media and VIP guests descended upon Jargo for an exclusive tasting event and official grand opening. A prepared menu of selected items was served and after taking some time to digest our experience, here are our thoughts on how the evening went down. For the first time…
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Henri St-Henri
A media tasting is a tricky thing for a restaurant to pull off. Balancing the number of guests with a kitchen that needs to be prepared to serve everyone at about the same time can be a daunting task. Fortunately there are places in the city like Henri St-Henri that are more than capable of…
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Chuck Hughes
7:30 in the morning might seem like an ungodly hour to some while to others it means a routine arrival at the office. This morning at 7:30am we were on our way to Diesel’s flagship store on de la Montagne for Montreal’s first ever pancake breakfast hosted by Canada’s very own celebrity chef, Chuck Hughes. A…
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L’Atelier d’Argentine
L’Atelier d’Argentine remains one of my favorite places to have a night out in Montreal. When DJNL was invited back to try a few items on their revamped menu I didn’t hesitate to say a big YES! The things I love about L’Atelier start at the entrance and build as I walk up the steps…
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Christian-Rex
This past June Toronto’s magnificent Storys building on Duncan Street was the setting for a formal chic, black tie affair. Famed Spanish jewelry line, Christian-Rex, made its grand North American debut in our country’s largest metropolis at a star-studded launch. Having already taken Europe by storm and coveted by a vast array of celebs including…
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Cook It Boutique
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…
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Romero Britto
For the first time ever in Canada, featured artwork by Brazilian artist, Romero Britto will be on display for all of us to enjoy at 1434 Sherbrooke West until July 31st, 2014. Beginning his pop-up exhibit in Montreal, a city as colourful as his art, last May, the show features his serigraphs which are printed…
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FCO di Fiumicino
Celebrating delicious 2 years!
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Pandore
To start, I’m not going to make any references to Pandora’s box in anyway (besides that reference, of course) in this recap. I suspect that tired cliche will be cleverly worked into many an article about Montreal’s newest cabaret. Instead I am going to get right down to business on Pandore and I why I…
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QDC Burger
Montreal is a city with no shortage of great restaurants. We constantly innovate and push the boundaries of what gourmet dining can mean. As an influential leader in Montreal’ extensive restaurant scene, Queue de Cheval will be reopening its doors in a few short weeks after a heavily lamented absence. Known for their unbeatable steak,…
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Joverse
I had my very first taste of Joverse a little over a month ago at Taste For Life, a mega Montreal benefit thrown by ICRF. That night Joverse featured their spicy brisket tacos and I fell in love at first bite. Their PR manager happened to be present with one of their amazing chefs and…
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Surviving the Grand Prix
Poor me. I had a weekend filled with champagne and parties, celebrities and racing and yes, I’ve survived it all. It was a series of events to be remembered and of course shared with you. Here’s the recap! We kicked off the celebrations in high style at Le Richmond (pictured above) on Thursday night for…
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5e Quai
Anchored at the edge of the Old Port is Montreal’s latest and sure to be coveted address, 5e Quai. The project was inaugurated last week during a celebrity attended cocktail ceremony, hosted by Viriginie Coossa (pictured below). Day Jobs and the Nightlife was there to get all the details and some great shots from the…
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Galerie F
It’s no secret that I love most things French. In fact it’s entirely possible I might have been French (and definitely Parisian) in one or more of my former lives. My modest apartment in Montreal is stocked with imported French seasonings, empty tin Fauchon and Mariage Frères boxes, sparingly burned Diptyque candles, books from Louis…
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District Griffin
The DEVIMCO Group is changing the face of Griffintown. Over the next 10 years the quickly developing, downtown adjacent neighborhood will be revolutionized with state of the art condo towers, shopping, eating and drinking. Simply put, the area will be livelier than ever. Check out our recap of the night featuring tons of exclusive photos!…
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Grey Goose
The Grand Prix weekend was one the craziest yet and part of that craziness was celebrated the official Grey Goose party at Jargo. With its official opening held only a week prior to Grand Prix, the freshly opened restaurant received hundreds of guests at the hotly anticipated party. Located in Hotel 10 on the corner…
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SDCVM’s District Party
For the 3rd year in a row, the SDCVM (Old Montreal Business Development Corporation) has gathered together a selection of top partners for their annual District Party. With a focus on networking and good neighbourliness, the SDCVM throws this cocktail every year to kick off the summer season and features some of the best the…
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Knowing Your Virgin
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…
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Le Pois Penché
Downtown Montreal offers many things to many people. We have one of the largest shopping districts in the country, more bars than can be counted and a thriving restaurant scene. Since 2007, Pois Penché has maintained a reputation as one of the finest French restaurants in the city and we finally had a chance to…
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Terrasse sur l’Auberge
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…
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Le Richmond Terrasse
Le Richmond in Old Montreal has been open for less than a year but in that time it remains the talk of the town and one of our city’s most frequented restaurants. During the Grand Prix weekend, they officially opened their terrasse and we were there for the red carpet opening event and an unveiling…
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A DJNL Exclusive
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…
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The Ritz Grand Prix
Have an exclusive look at how our night out for the Grand Prix at the Ritz Carlton went down. Decadence at it’s best! All dressed up for the party of the year. The free flowing bubbly we enjoyed all night. One of the many decadent food tables found throughout the party. Arriving into the beautiful…
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Grand Prix at the Ritz
It was a black tie affair last Friday as the Ritz threw the party to end all parties to celebrate Montreal’s Grand Prix!
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Birks 135
Early last week Birks kicked off their celebration of the 135th anniversary of Canada’s premier jewelry destination with a VIP cocktail at their Philips Square flagship store. Billed as the beginning of a yearlong anniversary celebration of a true Canadian institution, Birks will be rolling out more fun events as the year progresses. During they…
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Experience Old Montreal
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…
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YOO Montreal
Philippe Starck has made quiet the name for himself around the globe as a both a innovative designer and as an architect; most of us probably have at least one of his creatively designed objects in our homes at this very moment. Known for pushing the envelope of what design means, he is about to…
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Le Renoir Outdoors
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…
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Taste For Life
Last Thursday night, Montreal’s social scene gathered at Le Cinq on De la Montagne for ICRF’s (Israel Cancer Research Fund) third Annual Taste for Life fundraiser in support of Cancer research. The Montreal hotspot was bursting at the seams with local media, foodies, VIP guests and more getting a taste for what some of Montreal’s…
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Rosalie
Some of the best nights in Montreal are the ones you don’t get to plan. They start off innocent enough but before you know it you’re guzzling champagne and shucking oysters and enjoying some of the best food you never imagined you’d ever be eating when leaving home for “one quick drink”. Last week I…
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Le Balcon
High atop Newtown, on the corner of Crescent and Maisonneuve, we find Le Balcon, a bright and spacious rooftop terrasse with a million dollar view of downtown Montreal. We were present last Friday evening during Le Balcon’s highly anticipated big opening night and we were not disappointed. Lawrence Picard has done it again with a…
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La Coupole
Summer is here folks. Terrasses are popping up around the city like fresh bloomed flowers and signaling the warm season ahead. We were present at the opening of the La Coupole terrasse located in the quietly ornate Le Crystal Hotel. We enjoyed fresh cocktails and local wines while oysters and hors d’oeuvres were passed around…
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La Champagnerie
Last week we attended the one year anniversary of La Champagnerie on St. Paul East. Of course champagne of all sorts flowed throughout the evening as we devoured beef and salmon tartar, fried shrimp, arancini and oysters. We witnessed the sabering of a 9L magnum of Moët et Chandon (pictured below) while numerous other bottles…
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Soupçon Cochon
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…