Author: Blair Dohey
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#DJNL STYLE SCOOP
Streetwear continues to dominate all walks of fashion and style and Atelier New Regime is a thriving example of knowing when to throw your stylish snapback in the ring. Atelier New Regime is a Montreal based streetwear brand with a menswear influence and is redefining the customer experience through the superb quality of their product,…
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Fun In The Sun
The 3rd Annual Lobster Clam Jam was a massive success. I can tell you this because I was in the thick of it (I can prove it – See me in the picture below?). The yearly event gathered a record number of people who formed one line after another in front of a series of…
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The Boys Of Summer
For 8 seasons we tuned in to watched Vinnie, Drama, E, Turtle drive Vinnie’s abrasive manager, Ari Gold insane with their antics and knack for getting into trouble the hit HBO show, Entourage. Entourage’s last episode aired on HBO on September 11, 2011 but in three days the boys are back in the highly anticipated…
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Unexpected Schooling
Since the dawn of man, writers and storytellers have been documenting their observations through a mulititude of mediums. From cavemen to bloggers and everything in between, if history is remembered its because its been documented in one form or another. From time to time it isn’t enough to simply sit there and observe; there are…
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Eagle Eyed
Terrasse season is probably Montreal’s most anticipated season of the year. We shed our shearlings as hemlines rise to show off tanned legs in slinky strappy sandals while designer tanktops let the guns out when the sun’s out. From day drinking to 5à7, the best bars, hotels and restaurants in the city open their rooftops,…
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Funky Fiesta
Mexican food is a lot of things but boring is not one of them. This holds true for Escondite, a new Mexican eatery on Union near Cathcart. Tucked away in an unassuming location, hidden under an old marquee, Escondite is about to become Montreal’s worst kept (delicious) secret. Last week DJNL stopped by the restaurant…
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Get The Party Started
Terrasses Bonsecours officially opened a couple of weeks ago, ushering the exclusive Old-Montreal venue into a very busy season of warm weather, cool cocktails and coveted VIP parties that will surely have the town talking. The opening party, expertly executed by the lovely Jillian Zrihen was a tropic themed blowout attended by the creme de…
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Rocket Fuelled
A new business is a lot like rocket, if it’s going to be sailing into the stratosphere of success, it’s got to be launched with a bang. On May 22nd, Juicyyy Lab, a new St. Henri health food stop fuelled by the creative minds that brought us Notorious Barbershop and Vintage Frames Eyewear, launched with…
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Osheaga 2015
In less than 3 months hoards of music fans from around the world will decend upon Montreal for Osheaga, Canada’s largest music and art festival. Celebrating a decade of memories and unforgettable musical moments, this year’s line-up is huge and the festival is going to be bigger than ever. Here’s a peek at some of…
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California Dreamin
The San Andreas fault will destroy the world, at least that’s what the trailer for the movie, opening in Canada and the US on May 29th, would have us believe. Long rumoured to be the crack that will be heard around the world, San Andreas (based on the fault line that runs down North America’s…
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Summer Ready
Henri St-Henri is doing something drastically different in St. Henri. Amidst a gaggle of rustic-trendy, hipster-friendly and gimmick-riddled restaurants, Henri St-Henri keeps its concept simple: great food, cool atmosphere and a fun, casual service. I remember being present at the grand opening last year where several members of the media gathered to get a taste…
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Year One Done
Earlier this month, Bar Anabel, a quaint French bistro on Bernard in Outremont celebrated its first year in business. Coinciding with the anniversary, the restaurant launched a new spring-summer menu and invited some VIP guests and hi-profile media to sample the food and of course, pop open some bubbly to celebrate. DJ YO-C set the…
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All Revved Up
From June 4th to the 7th, Old Montreal will be draped in checkered flags as Montreal celebrates the annunal Grand Prix. Tourists, people watchers, party hoppers and race enthusiasts flock to our city every year for the F1, swelling our population into one giant, blowout party lasting 3 days. This year Old Montreal will be…
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Mad Science
Corey Shapiro has gifted St. Henri with Notorious, a wickedly cool barbar shop on Notre Dame and Vintage Frames Eyewear, selling the city’s hottest eyewear that not only improve your vision, they also demand to be seen. Now, with having mastered a couple of the basics of helping look good, the Montreal master of funky…
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Spring Awakening
Spring in Montreal is a wonderful thing to behold. There’s a palpable energy that awakens as the new bright green leaves take their place in the trees, the air warms and is perfumed with lilacs and people flood the parks and restaurant terrasses, their skin warming with heat from the sun. At Buonanotte on St.…
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Playing the Field
From May 16th to the 24th, Soccer (or football as its called around the globe – except here in North America…) will be the focus of a weeklong festival dedicated to its influence in film, art, music and global culture. Kicking off on May 16th with a concert by the Kaiser Cheifs at the Corona…
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Cocktails and Couture
On May 13th, Montreal’s most stylish fundraiser kicks off at Parc Jean Drapeau’s La Toundra. “Cocktails and Couture for a Cause” is an annual event presented by the SVR Children’s Foundation with proceeds from the evening going to help the Complex Care Services at the Montreal Children’s Hospital. The Complex Care Services help children cover…
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The Pitches Are Back
On May 15th, the Barden Bellas return to the big screen in Pitch Perfect 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2013 cult hit. Returning to sing their little hearts out and win big at a world competition are Anna Kendrick, Brittany Snow and fan favourite, Rebel Wilson as Fat Amy (Wilson is confirmed to be…
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Meals On Wheels
It’s officially spring in Montreal and that can mean only one thing (well okay, a million things but for the purposes of this post, it will be one!), the food trucks are back!! Food truck season kicked off last Friday with a massive launch that gathered thousands of people at Montreal’s Olympic Park for a…
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IN IT TO SPIN IT
A couple of weeks ago, b.cycle opened to the public and now gives us another stylish reason to stay in shape. The new fitness centre is a state of the art facility that offers Quebec’s only performance tracking spin classes. b.cycle’s courses are specifically tailored with music and special lighting to create fun and challenging…
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Setting The Pace
Though Little Italy has always been one of Montreal’s more popular neighbourhoods, a surge in interest in the last couple of years has Montrealers flocking back in droves. Six months ago, Quindici joined the area’s restaurant ranks as one of Little Italy’s newest and buzziest eateries. Last week DJNL was invited to take a seat at…
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Table For Hope
Each year 1000’s of children across Quebec go to school hungry. Table of Hope is a charitable organization that aims to spread awareness and raise funds in hope of ensuring that every child gets what they need in order to live to their full potential. This May 4th, Table of Hope will gather restaurants and…
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Best Foot Forward
Scarpa, a locally owned shoe store in Westmount, has undergone quite the transformation. Thanks to the handy work of emerging (and very talented) interior designer, Nina Azoulay, the store’s new look blends amazing finds with decorative lighting, textured fabrics, carpets and warm wood finishes that completes a very polished look. The attention to detail is…
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To Market, To Market
Last Monday, Montreal’s social scene was buzzing when MKT unveiled its newly renovated décor. The new space is astounding and the party packed in as many trendy Montrealers as it possibly could. The crowd was mixed as friends and family of the chef and the owners mingled with local celebrities, media and our city’s savvy…
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The V Element
I may not be vegan but when I was invited to a media event celebrating the 2-year anniversary of Invitation V, a vegan restaurant on Bernard, my curiosity was piqued. I dabbled with V when I was younger but back then it was only a phase. 15 years ago, vegetarians and vegans didn’t have the…
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See The Habs For Free
The Montreal Canadiens and Evenko invite you to see the Canadiens clobber the Ottawa Senators tomorrow night, April 22nd for FREE! Check out the poster below for all the details! GO HABS GO! Food, beverages and DJ Psychology will be available on site for our watching pleasure!
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Spin City
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when we think about pole dancing? If you’re thinking about the incredible agility, strength and unrelenting stamina that highly athletic men and women bring to this all-encompassing workout then your thoughts are in the right place. Read on! Milan Pole Dance Studio in Montreal is one of…
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Batman V Superman
Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice is the hotly anticipated follow-up to Zack Snyder’s 2013 hit, Man of Steel and the second instalment in DC Comic’s Justice League shared universe. Late last week, a shaky cam version trailer leaked to the world forcing Snyder to pony up with the official version a few days earlier…
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Fresh Alternative
Going from day job to nightlife doesn’t always leave a lot of time to think about eating healthy. That fast food burger is often tempting as an easy fix to get us from hangry to happily satiated but isn’t great for fitting into those tight jeans or that tight dress. Freshii is a healthy alternative…
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THE MUST HAVES
Is there any place better suited for a “cabane à sucre” inspired meal than L’Orignal? Its name alone is particularly Canadian and their warm décor evokes the coziest comforts of a chalet away from the city. The restaurant is the perfect setting for an April filled with “The Moose’s” take on la belle province’s ever-trendy…
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Sweet Heaven
A couple of weeks ago at the first anniversary of le Petit Lapin Patisserie I was challenged by Viviane Nguyen, owner and creator of Petit Lapin, to take a bite of anything and come back to her if I didn’t like her take on sweet treats. I accepted the challenge and sampled almost everything she…
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#DJNL Fashion Report
DJNL got an exclusive first look at what the ladies will be wearing this coming season from renowned local distributor, Show and Tell. From dark denims to light as a feather blouses, scarves and more, we dove deep into the new collections they proudly presented for Spring/Summer 2015. From their beautiful showroom in TMR, the…
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You Love Oil
Westmount has its fair share of wonderful restaurants, bars, cafes and shops offering a host of unique experiences you can’t find anywhere else in the city. Taking an afternoon to walk through the neighbourhood and do a little shopping is a great way to spend a few hours. Olives en folie recently opened on Victoria…
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The Breakfast Club
Between 11am and 3pm on the weekends, our city’s restaurants are booming for brunch. The majority of the population is gathered with their friends, around tables in neighbourhoods across Montreal, gleefully (or shamefully) discussing the amazing night before or getting a head start on what’s to come. Doing this over a great meal with copious…
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Sugar Shack Shivers
The Sofitel hotel on Sherbrooke is one busy place. It seems that week after week there’s a cool new event taking place at Renoir (which evidently keeps me on my toes!). This time, they have maple on their minds and a few cool things up their parka covered sleeves. On Wednesday’s for the last two…
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Staying Power
There are treasures to be found in each of Montreal’s diverse neighbourhoods. The Cote-des-neiges-notre-dame-de-grace (CDN-NDG) neighbourhood is by far one of Montreal’s most sprawling and densely packed areas to live in the city. Because of its enourmous size, it holds a wealth of restaurants, cafes, bars and shops and one of the finest of these…
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For Your Home
There are furniture stores, like Bois et Cuir, that leave you charmed by what they offer and inspired to add a little of that charm to your own home. Recently opened at 6304 St. Hubert (and on St. Joseph in Quebec City) along the outdoor promenade, Bois et Cuir offers an exciting array of rustic…
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Sweet Weekend
Le Richmond is a restaurant that doesn’t shy away from making a meal into a not-to-be-missed spectacle. Located in Griffintown, their second annual Brunch à l’érable is currently in full swing and like many of their other successful events it has the town talking. Like a well-orchestrated show, a meal at Le Richmond is all…
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Maple Fever
Every year around this time there are more and more establishments tapping into an ever-growing maple fever. Restaurants across the city are marinating, coating, crumbling and baking maple into just about everything imaginable and we couldn’t be happier about it. Last week we were invited to the prestigious Fairmont Queen Elizabeth hotel to get a first…
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MTL Bar et Bouffe
How many restaurants can one person fit in during an 8-day period? If you answered 20 then ding, ding, ding, you know exactly what’s happening for the very first edition of Montreal Bar et Bouffe (Drink and Eat). This new, soon-to-be foodie favorite is a week (and a day) long food festival that groups some…
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The Sweet Life!
It’s a sweet time of year to be living in Montreal. One by one sugar shacks of all shapes, sizes and menus are popping up like early spring flowers. Each one offers their distinct take on the traditional meal that Quebec is known for worldwide. While some are just ok, others really excel at standing…
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See and be Seen
Despite the cold, Montreal’s most fashionable media and other guests descended upon the Galerie Antoine Ertaskirzan for the preview launch of Bon Look’s first men’s eyewear collection. Founded in Montreal in 2011, Bon Look provides a fashionable yet accessible alternative to higher priced prescription brands. With their remarkable designs, they also offer something that’s uniquely…
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Into the Wild!
Though it was around 6pm in the evening, the sun was still shining brightly when we came up out of the depths of Jean-Drapeau metro. It’s that glorious time in winter where we start noticing the days getting a little longer and the hope for an eventually spring becomes less dreaming, more reality. We were…
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Open Season
Cabane à sucre (sugar shack) season is upon us and we got off to a running start with a wonderful experience we won’t soon forget. Having survived a harrowing trek through the woods to get to Cabane chez Jean made the experience that much more memorable. Read on. Located at the beautiful beach chalet on…
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Mac & Cheese Week
Burgers, Poutine and now Mac & Cheese, oh my! If you’re a mac and cheese lover, this week was made especially for you. From March 9th to 16th, 10 restaurants across Montreal will offer up some extra special gooey goodness to quench your hunger for the ultimate comfort food! Organized by Le Cheese mastermind, Ben…
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One Full Circle
A couple of weeks ago Taverne F celebrated its 1st anniversary with a packed house, a fired-up grill and delicious cocktails made with Grand Marnier. Backed by the Ferreira Group and housed in one of two glass covered, beautifully simple spaces on the Quartier des spectacles sprawling esplanade, Taverne F is a Portuguese eatery that…
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A DJNL First Look
Mont Royal Avenue is the centre of everything cool on the Plateau. Over the past few years the scene on the Plateau has weakened, as St. Henri and Griffintown have become the flavour du jour for our city’s hip new openings and cool new spaces. Though activity on the Plateau may have slowed down, the…
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Space and Time
Evolution is a big part of what separates success from failure. The concept of “survival of the fittest” is built from our ability to adapt to ever changing conditions and hopefully make it through the weeding out of the weak. Montreal’s restaurant scene has evolved and is a far cry from what it was 10…
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Spring Loaded!
The MTL Cuisine Group is making it practically impossible to not visit their restaurants during the month of March. Some of our favorite new (and not so new) restaurants in Old Montreal and along St. Laurent are participating in Printemps Gourmand and will be offering special menus at reduced prices starting now! Running from now…
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Glitter Bomb!
For 7 years RuPaul’s Drag Race has entertained the hell out of us with a TV show that’s as absurdly outlandish as it is filled with creativity, uniqueness, nerve and talent. The set-up: a number of lucky drag queens compete against each other in the competition reality show to survive elimination and walk away with…