Author: Blair Dohey
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Staying Over The Top
With an oft-ridden mechanical bull, a bevy of dancing beauties and large screens to captive both amateur and seasoned sports fans alike, it makes no wonder that Chez Serge is still a major draw after 8 years in business. To celebrate their 8th anniversary, Chez Serge invited some of Montreal’s bravest media to experience the…
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L’New Luxe
It seems like yesterday that we clamoured to see what the all the fuss was at L’Gros Luxe on the Plateau. Fast forward to their fourth location (one in Mile-End, one in Longueuil and another one coming in Quebec City) now open in Little Burgundy on Notre-Dame, this local chain of restaurants has found success…
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YUL EAT 2nd Edition
The second edition of YUL EAT satiated the appetite of over 103,000 foodie festival-goers during the three day festival held in Montreal’s Old Port at the Clock Tower Beach. The sun was shining and the weather was warm as Montrealers gathered to celebrate one of the things our city does best, delicious food. From open…
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Major League
Love comes in all shapes and sizes and in Montreal, our love of food knows no boundaries. That’s why many of us will go the end of the earth (or at least the island) to find our next great meal. État-Major is located near the busy intersection of Pie-IX and Ontario, in the heart of…
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Standing Statement
The clothes we wear says a lot about the type of people we are. We express how we are feel, our sense of style, our strengths, our weaknesses and our views by simply putting on the clothes that help us dress these things up. We are each a walking billboard of personal expression and our…
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Bowvember 2015
Even though the biggest Bowvember events are still a couple of months away, late last month this year’s Bowvember bowtie design was unveiled at a special ceremony, right here in Montreal. Co-designed by father-daughter team, Penelope and Winston McQuade along side local designer Luko Marion, this year’s bowtie is a black, white and grey tartan,…
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DJNL On The Scene
Last week we were on the scene at the launch of Genevieve Everell’s latest French language cookbook, Tartare à la maison. Filled with delicious and inventive recipes for specialty tartar of all kinds including meat, fish and of course vegetarian. The book also a features a section on wine pairing and a selection of addresses…
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The Real VIP
Sometimes even Darth Vader needs a drink. Check out this awesome movie mash up that seamlessly blends together club scenes from some of Hollywood’s coolest movies. It will blow your mind and add a little disco to your day! Forget Hell’s Kitchen, welcome to Hell’s Club and you will definitely need to know someone to…
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Night and Day
We recently attended the media opening of Ozeu & O’Boeuf, a special 2-in-1 restaurant that has taken up shop in St-Henri. Part breakfast place, part burger joint, the concept is gimmicky, offering two different atmosphere depending on when you visit the restaurant. Ozeu is open from from early morning until about 3pm where breakfast, brunch…
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Vive St-Laurent
It was one of those perfect summer evening in Montreal. The sun was going down slowly and the temperature had dropped into the high 20s giving the city a break from the day’s sweltering heat. I sauntered around my air-condition-less apartment, eating ice out of a bowl in the least amount of clothes possible, waiting…
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Oysterfest 2015
This year’s Oysterfest was bigger than ever before. Raising money for charity, the festival gathered thousands of food and music lovers to the new location at the Peel Basin for two days of sampling delicious food, listening to local music, watching and participating in plating and cocktail competitions and of course shucking over 30,000 oysters.…
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The Natural Elements
Located in a cavernous underground space along one of Montreal’s busiest downtown streets, SouBois, one of our city’s newest multi-facted restaurants takes the concept of bring nature indoors to the next level with thier culinary expertise and their out-of-this-world decor. Equal parts restaurant, bar and nightclub, taking the stairs down into SouBois feels a little…
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Ultimate Luxury
Every year Montreal draws thousands of visitors from around the world. To accomodate this constant migration of people to our city we have hotels for all tastes. While some hotels are simply a place to store your stuff and get a good night’s rest, others stand out, making a visit to our city that much…
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Best Foot Forward
The line between art and fashion has once again been blurred as Browns launches an exclusive line of Stan Smiths designed by local Montreal pop artist, TAVA. At a blowout launch late in August, Browns unveiled the colourful sneakers to a gaggle of Montreal’s most fashionable social media and personalities. Offering 10 creative designs, the…
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TAVA X STAN SMITH
Last Tuesday night Montreal’s most fashionable and socially savvy footwear lovers decended upon Browns Shoes St. Catherine Street location to celebrate the launch of a special collaboration between the footwear retailer and TAVA, a local (and very successful) artist who has added a little pop personality to the classic Stan Smith shoes by Adidas. Antoine…
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Burger Week 2015
There is absolutely nothing better in this world than a great burger and when you have a whole week dedicated to the juiciest, tastiest and most delicious burgers across the city, there’s only one thing to do; chow down. From September 1st to the 7th, you can try out the best burgers in our city…
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Spanish On The Fly
Sitting adjacent to Tapas 24 on Notre Dame is the newest addition to the MTL Cuisine family, Tapas 24 Snack Bar. Opened officially to the public last week, they enjoyed a soft launch over the weekend featuring a couple of nights of friends and family specials, free ice cream and weekend brunch. We stopped by…
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WHAT TO DO THIS WEEK
Marvel Universe Live – They have been bombarding our movie theatres, our tv screens and the pages of our comic books and now Marvel’s Superheroes are coming to the Bell Centre. From the 20th to the 23rd of August, Thor, Captain America, Spiderman and more will do battle with their enemies live in the arena.…
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The New Hunger
Since 2010, The Walking Dead has presented us with its grim outlook on a post apocalyptic world overrun by the walking dead. For five seasons survivors have had to do the unspeakable to keep themselves and their families alive. While the gore and guts keep us intrigued, it’s the core group of surivors who have…
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72 Hours in St. John’s
When all you have is 72 hours in a city, you best make the most of it. Knowing where to go and what to do can help maximize your precious time. In the first edition of our 72 Hours series, we head out to the most easterly province in Canada to soak up all we…
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The Odd Couple
There’s nothing Hollywood loves to do more than remake that which has already been seen. Proving that there’s nothing new under the sun, we have seen one remake or reboot after the next over the last few years and for some franchises (hello Spiderman) we are even approaching our 3rd go-round. For every hit (Charlie’s…
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Sip Back And Relax
Since the beginning of time (for this website) I have been asked all sorts of questions concerning restaurants, bars, hotels and events in Montreal and beyond. Perhaps the most recurring of these questions is “Where is the best bring-your-own-wine place in Montreal?”. Well, at long last I have combed through the streets of the city…
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WHAT TO DO THIS WEEK
All Week Long: Tennis fanatics are already enjoying the intense stress that comes with the Rogers Cup. From August 7th to the 16, Montreal Uniprix stadium will play host to this year’s men’s competitions. The brightest stars of men’s tennis including Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, Stan Wawrinka, Milos Raonic and more are all in town…
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The Time Is NAO
Late last month, DJNL was invited to Nao Steakhouse in Toronto to celebrate a spirited 5a7 with the House of Bombay. Our Toronto corespondent sipped on Bombay Sapphire Gin martinis and cocktails while beating the hot summer heat. Despite a sweltering heat, the downtown Toronto terrasse was packed with people enjoying complientary Bombay Sapphire signature…
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VIP @ Îlesoniq
In just a few short years, Îlesoniq has left its mark on the EDM circuit. Featuring DJs from around the world, the 2 day music festival attracts EDM fans from across the globe to Parc Jean-Drapeau. Montreal is the perfect setting for a festival centred on partying to the craziest sounds on earth and with…
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That’s Amore
When it comes to food, there’s nothing better than a perfect pairing. Classics like champagne and oysters, beers, burgers and fries and of course pizza and wine remind us that on their own foods like this can be great, but when paired up with their beverage soulmates, they are unstoppable. When it comes to pizza…
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What To Do This Week
Wednesday: Kent Nagano and the OSM will perform Bizet’s Carmen at the Olympic Stadium on August 5. Wildly popular and widely known as one of the most important operas of all time, the show will be preluded with a tribute to the 70th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima. Admission is free and travel by…
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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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Hidden Tiger
The Red Tiger is an interesting addition to Montreal’s Gay Village. This Vietnamese Pub is adding a little needed diversity to an area of the city that should be doing so much better. Featuring an excellent menu of cocktails and some fantastic Vietnamese food, Le Red Tiger is the latest in a new generation of…
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Chosen Moments
Diane Coudé is an artist who wears many colourful hats. She continues to lead a very successful teaching career, keeps company with some of Quebec’s most prolific names in culture, music and art and now she is about to expose her own work in her first solo vernissage featuring some of her favourite chosen moments,…
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What To Do This Week
DJNL has all you need to get through your week. Take a look at what’s happening this week in Montreal! #WTDTW L’INTERNATIONAL DES FEUX: On Wednesday, July 29th and Saturday August 1st, Loto-Québéc presents l’International des feux (the International Fireworks Competition). These are the last two performances of the year starting with France presenting Dynamite…
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A Walk To Remember
No matter how many times we return to our favourite Old Montreal haunts, each time we got back we get to learn something new. A couple of weeks ago, three of Old Montreal’s busiest restaurants took some of Montreal’s media on an old fashioned field trip to discover a few new things about these hot…
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Seventh Heaven
In a few short weeks we will be up to our eyeballs in oysters when Oysterfest returns for its 7th edition. This year promises a fantastic new venue, more music, more restaurants, fierce competitions and of course loads of oysters for all you shuckers out there. Read on for all the details. At a press…
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Raising The Bar:
There is a lot to love at the Sofitel Hotel and their restaurant, le Renoir but just when you think they can’t possibly do anything more to impress, they present us with a tasty new bar menu designed by Chef Olivier Perret. Featuring delicious burgers, a sumptuous duck poutine, gourmet sandwiches, hotdogs, tartare, oysters and…
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DJNL Summer Survival
Guys, summer may have gotten off to a rocky start here in Montreal but the heat is finally here and we have your guide to the ultimate summer survival. This time of year is all about grabbing a good book, lathering on a little sunscreen and sinking into the sand with a drink in hand. DJNL’s…
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DJNL’S HAPPENING EVENTS
launch of Publish’s Pop-Up Shop and featuring their latest collection. Publish an exciting menswear line that’s new to Montreal and will be available exclusively at OTH (downtown on St. Catherine Street) for two weeks following the event. Juicyyy Lab and Botanist gin will provide refreshment while Jay London will set the soundtrack for the…
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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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The Breakdown
Osheaga is only a few weeks away and pretty soon Montreal will be buzzing with music and art lovers from around the world. Here’s your official daily breakdown of performances and venues. Who are you most excited to see? Friday: Saturday: Sunday: It’s going to be an action packed three days here in the city!…
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Rise Of The Machines
The summer blockbuster season is in full swing in Montreal and what would the season be without a few sequels, prequels and reboots to ensure we never have to actually say goodbye to our favourite characters. On July 1st, Arnold Scharwarzenegger returns to the big screen in one of his most iconic roles, the Terminator.…
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Building Blocks
On June 18th, Montreal’s Grévin Museum launched its first temporary exhibit. The World in Mega Bloks is a pretty straightforward name for the exhibit that features 300 hundred scaled down buildings made entirely from Mega Bloks. Featured among these buildings are some of the most recognizable skyscrapers, monuments, towers and attractions ever built. Started as…
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Fly Beyond
If ever there was a party not to be missed this summer it was the Grey Goose Vodka Summer Soiree. Set on the sprawling grounds of a private Westmount mansion, guests marvelled at the set-up, a scene set in a forested sanctuary, complete with a waterfall and a lake. Overlooking Montreal’s skyline, the Gaspé Beaubien…
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DJNL @ Grand Prix
To recap five days of fast cars, fashionable parties and more champagne than you could ever think possible you need three things. First, get a week or two of rest and second, a couple of strong pots of coffee. With those things both covered, here’s what we covered during the craziest 96 hours Montreal has…
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Eastern Promising
For years now, something big has been happening in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve and a trek into the neighbourhood isn’t what it was 10 years ago. Walking along the Ontario Street promenade, old dime stores have evolved into vegan bakeries, old bars have become some of the most talked about restaurants in Montreal and while gentrification has been…
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Show Your Stripes
Harry Rosen is a leader in men’s luxury retail in Canada and for Father’s Day this year they have teamed up with Prostate Cancer Canada to raise funds and awareness in style. In Harry Rosen stores across Canada and online at harryrosen.com, customers can purchase a pair of finely crafted, Marcoliani socks (woven from the…
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Rich Re-mix
Your summer is about to get a lot better, thanks to a little bubbly and a lot of imagination. Introducing Veuve Clicquot RICH, a modern Champagne made for people who like add a little uniqueness to their beverage. Based on an old Russian tradition where consumers would sweeten their champagne with sugar, Veuve Clicquot RICH…
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Grand Prix Pit Stop
The W Hotel in Old Montreal is no stranger to the hottest parties in town, which is why it makes sense that they had one of the most talked about parties of this year’s Grand Prix. Attended by VIP guests, local celebrities and high-profile media, the Pit Stop Party was the place to see and…
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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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The Park Is Open
We all remember the first time we saw Jurassic Park. We sat in awe and watched herds of dinosaurs graze in the sunlight like happy cows. Sam Neil couldn’t believe what was happening before his eyes, Laura Dern ended up elbow deep in dino do-do, then the rain came and with it a very mean…
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Food Truck Thursdays
Ever since opening their doors, Mme Lee has been a strong draw in downtown Montreal. Located perfectly on Ontario between St-Laurent and St-Denis, the spectacularly designed bar boasts a fun menu, a great signature cocktail list and non-stop weekend parties featuring an in-house DJ. They also happen to be a great place for a weekday…
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Fabulous First
It’s already been a year since Labarake opened their doors to the public in Shop Angus. For it’s first anniversary, the beautifully designed restaurant, located inside an refurbished fire station (and protected Montreal landmark), introduced us to their new chef, a few new menu items and of course an amazingly over-the-top anniversary party. Wine and…