Author: Blair Dohey
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Dinette No. 5
In an age where everything is going digital, it’s nice (and rare) to see paper publications performing well. Dinette Magazine has defied the odds by maintaining a high standard of quality, well written stories, beautiful photography and of course their amazing recipes. Each issue is a work of art all in its own. Last night,…
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Comiccon 2016
Montreal’s Comiccon keeps growing in numbers from one year to the next. A couple of weeks ago our lovely city played host to the 8th edition of the fan driven festival which gathered a whopping 56,000 visitors. From casual fans to detail driven cosplayers, we were treated to a plethora of panels, photo ops and…
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Star Trek
Star Trek Beyond, the zippy third film in the JJ Abrams rebooted franchise bows this Friday, July 22nd. Though buzz surrounding the film was slow to build, talk has amped up since the tragic passing of Anton Yelchin who played Pavel Chekov in both Star Trek (2009) and Into Darkness (2013) and the latest trailer for…
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Where It All Began
My love affair with Montreal began in May of 1996, back when I was in high school and on the cusp of becoming the man I am today. Montreal, like Newfoundland, continues to have a great influence on the person I’ve become and like all great love stories, this one too has a beginning. It…
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Breaking The Chain
Joe Mercuri is one of Montreal’s most talked about chefs. He’s personable, funny and very hands-on in his kitchen. He’s been around the block a few times having headlined at Bronté before opening his own successful restaurant in Old Montreal a few years ago. Building on the success of Mercuri he has now teamed up…
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9 Reasons To
Last week we attended the official opening of Terrasse sur l’Auberge, an amazing rooftop terrasse located in Old Montreal. You can read about the opening here. When putting together the article, we came across so many great pictures of the food and drink served on the terrasse we couldn’t help to put something together to…
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Terrasse Sur L’Auberge
The opening of the Terrasse sur l’Auberge has become a bit of a tradition here at DJNL. For the last 4 years we have made our way up to the beautiful rooftop terrasse of the Auberge du Vieux-Port for the annual opening party. The elegant terrasse is beautifully designed and serves up a wonderful selection…
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Macbar et Fromage
It’s hard to sit still in a city like Montreal. Each of our diverse neighbourhoods offers something unique to everyone who lives in or visits them. On Ontario Street East, you’ll find a heap of new restaurants, bars and services popping up almost daily. They continue to transform and gentrify the area creating yet another…
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Men’s Care Trends
When it comes to taking care of our personal well-being and our appearance, men are lightyears behind women. We have however been taking baby-steps out of the mud-covered man cave over the last 15 years and leading cosmetic companies like L’Oreal, Khiels and Biotherm have taken notice. There are now almost as many skincare lines…
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Veuve & La Boucle
Veuve Clicquot added their signature colours and effervescence to the 2016 La Boucle du Grand Defi Pierre Lavoie. This year over 8000 cyclists took part in the 130 km bike circuit with one of the teams being sponsored by the famous champagne house. With Veuve Clicquot’s support the team raised over $10,000.00 for the Pierre…
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Robin des bois
The story of Robin Hood is familiar to us all. The galant vigilante who robbed from the rich to give to the poor was a symbol of defiance and a hero to those downtrodden and helpless against a system build to keep people in their place. In Montreal, Robin des bois, a restaurant concept unique…
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Grand Prix Insider
Montreal’s social savvy media are experts at moving from one party to the next. Wednesday’s activities may have been centred at the Ritz but the next day we travelled from the Gold Square Mile to the bustling corner of St. Laurent and St. Catherine to continue our party hopping. Veuve Clicquot Terrasse Launch au Sofitel …
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Grand Prix Insider
Montreal’s W Hotel has been the talk of the town for the last year. From an amazing series of renovations to the opening of ÊAT, the W has repositioned itself as the place to see and be seen in the city. During Grand Prix is was one of the key places to party in Montreal.…
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High Société
Over the last three years I’ve found myself at La Société on several occasions. Celebratory cocktails, clothing launches and Grand Prix parties are all made better with the elegant back drop that La Société provides. Last week, La Société was the toast of the evening as we celebrated the restaurant’s three years in business in…
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Grand Prix Insider
Over the last few years the Ritz Carlton Grand Prix Party has become as legendary are the hotel itself. Anchored on the edge of the weekend, the Friday night party has become synonymous with over-the-top elegance, opulence and glamour. For the third year in a row we were in attendance and from what I remember,…
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Grand Prix Insider
Lewis Hamilton was first across the finish line on Sunday as he claimed yet another Montreal Grand Prix victory. Sunday’s races, followed by the after parties, brought an end to an intense party filled weekend here in the 514 and whether you were spray-painting at the Mural festival or sitting pretty in one of the…
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The Big Cheese
Science has proven that a good cheeseburger is the best food you can put in your mouth. Ever. Years of study and endless hours of testing and retesting have determined that cheeseburgers are indeed much more than meat, toppings, condiments and buns; they are little bites of heaven and moments of pure joy. In the…
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NICO Design
Montreal is one of North America’s most naturally fashion forward cities. We are lucky to have so many talented designers that keep pushing fashion beyond its limits while daring us to step outside our comfort zone. Nico Bilodeau isn’t new to Montreal’s fashion scene but his new collection is finally ready for us covet. Last…
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Old Port Market Fresh
There’s no denying that Old Montreal is one of our city’s most beautiful neighbourhoods. The area also happens to be one of Montreal’s most active neighbourhoods. From restaurants and bars to activities for the whole family, a summer spent in Old Montreal is far from dull. Adding a brand new element to the area is…
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Fahrenheit 155 Is Closed
As far as burger places go in Montreal, we have our fair share. Ranging from fast food to haute gamme, there’s something for everyone who loves their meat between two buns. Fahrenheit 155 is the latest restaurant in the city to feature their take on burgers and we’ve already stopped by twice to check it…
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Le Meridien Remixed
Le Meridien Versailles has been a mainstay of the hotel industry for years in Montreal. Now with an exciting new look and modern concept, the hotel located in Montreal’s famous Golden Square Mile is aiming to set a new standard for design and comfort. We gathered in the newly renovated and brightly lit lobby and…
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Fabrikate
Fabrikate’s first album, Bodies, is a ten track collection of influences that stretch from disco and dance to electronic and house. For DJNL’s first ever music review, I chose the Montreal-based music-duo’s first official album and from start to finish, here’s what we heard. The duo first started getting attention back in 2014 when…
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Start Your Engines
The roar of the F1 engines still may be a couple of weeks away but Montreal has been in prep mode for months. The F1 weekend is the official launch of summer in our city and fittingly, its the biggest weekend of the year (you can have a look at last year’s Grand Prix here).…
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Les Bon Buveurs
Summer is just around the corner and as the heat rises out of the depths of winter, we’re firing up our BBQ’s to satiate our hunger for charcoal grilled meats. At Ils en Fument du Bon they know a thing our two about great sausage and now with Les Bon Buveurs the marriage between great…
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An Urban Garden Party
Montreal’s Fitzroy is many different things. It’s a wildly decorated pool hall hangout, an awesome bar with great cocktails and a restaurant that serves up pretty fantastic food. It’s obvious that I liked the place (which surprised me a little) but you will need to see this it for yourself. Read on. Fitzroy is perfectly…
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Brew New To You
Ontario based craft brewer, Mill Street Brewery recently debuted three of their delicious beers in la belle province. Their launch at Rosewood in Old Montreal gathered a full house of beer lovers who were curious to try their famous ales, lagers and stouts. We are a city that takes its 5a7 beverages very seriously and…
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Remember Your Roots
Many of today’s hottest neighbourhoods in Montreal got off to a gritty and very practical start. Both Griffintown and Hochelaga were both centres for tanning leather goods. La Tannerie on Ontario east in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve is a bring-your-own-wine restaurant that pays homage to the neighbourhood’s roots in name, style and substance. At a recent media event,…
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DJNL Social
In Montreal, location is everything and Z Tapas, located on St. Laurent and René-Levesque is in one of Montreal’s bullseye locations. The recently opened Tapas and Cocktail lounge is located in the wonderful Zero1 Hotel (you can read all about that here) and is in the perfect place to be a prime hotspot. Here’s a…
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Beyond The Books
Montreal’s Côte-des-neiges neighbourhood is rich with wonderful restaurants, shops, cafes, pubs, parks and more. A walk along Côte-des-neiges road can lead to some truly unique surprises. Tucked away, behind the shelves of books in the neighbourhood’s popular Olivieri Bookstore you’ll find the Olivieri Bistro, one of these wonderful surprises that feels like a veritable secret…
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DJNL’s TOP TERRASSES
Montreal is a great city to be in all year round but its an especially cool place during the warm seasons of spring and summer. As the temperature rises and the flowers begin to bloom we take to the parks, bike paths and terrasses, soaking up the glorious sunshine. Our terrasses are second to none…
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The Demise Of St. Denis
We’ve all heard the familiar joke: there are two seasons in Montreal, winter and construction. As spring finally appears to be laying waste to winter, we’ve rolled out of the depths of salt and snow, we’ve scraped our way into and out of crater sized potholes and from there we must now navigate around the…
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Frank & Oak SC
Montreal based menswear retailer, Frank & Oak continues to push the boundaries of style with their latest collection, Frank & Oak SC. This is the second release from their State Concepts line of street inspired clothing, a perfect fit for the guy who likes to think outside the corporate box. The collection includes 54 pieces…
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Self Serve
There’s a lot to be said about getting away from it all. Taking a break from our busy lives to catch our breath and find our centre is essential in finding the balance we need. Leaving on vacation is an excellent way to detach but when we don’t have the time to get out of…
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Not Just Any Other
Mile-End is one of the coolest neighbourhoods in the city (some even say the world) and you don’t get that reputation without showing us a little proof. From one end of the neighbourhood to the other you will find the coolest shops, the best cafes, the greatest bagels in North America and of course some…
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SIDIM Design Show
The SIDIM Design Show is Canada’s largest gathering of design professionals and enthusiasts and one of North America’s most elegant and advanced design shows. Details of this year’s design show were unveiled at an exclusive media brunch held at Griffintown’s fashion forward restaurant, Le Richmond and featured this year’s spokesperson, Mitsou Gélinas. Running from Thursday,…
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Pizza On The Plateau
Though you can find just about everything on the Plateau, a good pizza place was the one thing that eluded Mount Royal Avenue. With Pronto arriving on the scene a few months ago, that’s all changed now and for the better. Pronto isn’t just a pizza place though. To limit it to one thing would…
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Say Cheese
Quebec is known for many for things and cheese is at the top of that list. We produce hundreds of different cheeses in regions across the province, each with its own distinctive flavour, texture and scent. At Provigo, they take cheese very serious. On opening day at the brand spanking new Provigo Le Marché in…
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The VIP Experience
La Grande Chapiteau is back in Old Montreal and we couldn’t be happier. Cirque du Soleil is Montreal’s most important and most creative export to the world. We shine on the global stage as Cirque dazzles crowds with heart racing performances that seem to defy gravity. Cirque has returned to Quays of the Old Port…
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All The Right Moves
Montreal’s Famous Sala Convention returns this May for it’s 12th edition and we are sending two lucky Latin dance lovers to the competition. Running from the 19th to the 23rd, Sala lovers will kick up their heels and set the dance floor on fire with their smooth latin moves! Featuring international artists, world renowned DJs,…
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Minding Our Manners
In Montreal, the restaurant industry relies on many factors to support the 3000+ restaurants that operate in the city. In the last few years that industry has been put through the ringer with rising costs, perpetual construction and a municipal government that antagonizes more than it helps. It’s safe to say that these guys don’t…
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Arte & Farina
Ontario Street east continues to transform into one of the most promising thoroughfares in Montreal. Arte & Farina, a new Italian bakery located in Ville-Marie east is one of the area’s latest additions that elevates the neighbourhood’s cultural cache. Open since last autumn, the bakery, which is nestled on Ontario Street between the Plateau and…
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Express Yourself
Every now and then a fashion trend comes out of now and takes the world by storm. Ziggit, a new Montreal based brand of snappy fashion accessories is hoping to do just that. At an exclusive downtown launch party on de la Montagne Street, Ziggit launched to rave reviews from everyone in attendance. Ziggit is…
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Désorientation 2016
GRIS Montreal is one of our city’s most important non-profit, youth-centric organizations. Helping demystify homosexuality and bisexuality, GRIS Montreal in spreading awareness while helping to eliminate ignorance and prejudice. For the 3rd consecutive year, Montrealer’s from across the city gathered at the Entrepôts Dominion for the Désorientation party presented by Banque Nationale in support of…
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Yelloweek 2016
Since its premiere launch, Veuve Clicquot’s Yelloweek has become one of the city’s most highly anticipated spring events. Starting four years ago with a week of events in Montreal, Yelloweek now features food and culture related events across Canada, adding a little French flair to the spring in our step. This year, the leader in…
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DJNL’s BEST PIZZA
When it comes to guilty pleasures, pizza is right up there with burgers, fries and poutine. Whether its dinner time or 3 am, gourmet or 99 cent, Montrealer’s will find any occasion to grab a slice or two. We’ve done the legwork to bring you our 4 favourite places that slice up the competition. Here…
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Empty Indulgence
There’s no denying the insane popularity of Martin Picard’s restaurant, Au Pied de Cochon. For years the restaurant, located in the heart of the Plateau, has gotten rave reviews from critics and food lovers alike. Au Pied de Cochon has become notably known around the city for its foie gras poutine and other delectable treats.…
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Tea And Cocktails
Montreal is a city on the move. Every week there’s a plethora of new hotspots opening in one or more of our city’s many cool neighbourhoods. Its often hard to keep but Montrealers never shy away from getting out on the town to prowl the streets in search of the next big thing. Mayfair is…
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Hail Ceasar!
Fans of L’Gros Luxe know that they make one hell of a bloody Caesar! With ingredients like Burgers, Quesidellas, Grilled Cheese, Fried Pickles, Onion Rings and more, the tasty cocktail is more like a meal than a cocktail. During the month of March, L’Gros Luxe in collaboration with Motts Clamato and Jim Beam are running…
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A World Of Wine
We are very excited to finally present you with an exclusive look at M. Mme, Montreal’s coolest new wine bar and restaurant. From the brilliant minds of Chef Stelio Perombelon (Les Chèvres, Les Cons Servants, Sinclair) and Hovig Kalanjian (Toi & Moi Café), M. Mme is an immersive experience into the delicious world of wine,…
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Walk The Line
Holt Renfrew is Canada’s cutting edge leader in high fashion for men and women. Their stores cater to those who push the style envelope beyond the confines of their comfort zones into a place that dazzles the imagination. In Montreal, Holts menswear lines are unrivalled when it comes to quality, workmanship and tailoring. Featuring a…