Tag: Montreal
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Lunch With Beatrice
Ristorante Beatrice is one of Montreal’s most iconic restaurants. The elegant simplicity of the decor, that amazing terrasse and its reputation for holding very high standards in cuisine make Beatrice an important piece in Montreal’s diverse tapestry of fine dining. Late last week a small group of Montreal’s media was invited to Beatrice to experience…
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Osheaga Day 2
Saturday’s helping of music was much more engaging that Friday’s lineup. Including standout performances from Coeur de Pirate and Lana de Rey, the ladies ruled the night. We started the second day of Osheaga with Bastille. The British rockers have been around the festival block a few times now and they are old pros at…
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Osheaga Day 1
My first ever experience at Osheaga was an overload to my senses. With the sights, smells and sounds of the music and art festival still fresh in my brain, here’s what I thought of the shows I saw. On Friday we arrived mid-afternoon and wandered around the site before settling down inside the VIP area…
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My First Osheaga
Osheaga is without a doubt one of Canada’s largest and most important music festivals. The three day gathering drew over 135,000 fans from around the world to hear their favorite bands, musicians and DJ’s give one-of-a-kind live performances. The work that goes into planning and executing the festival is bigger than any of us can…
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Pride At W Montreal
The W Hotel in Montreal is always a great place to see and be seen. During this year’s Pride celebrations, on August 10th, the W Montreal is hosting a not-to-be-missed fundraising event in support of the Jasmin-Roy foundation. The event kicks off at 5pm at the Wunderbar and will go until 10pm. The event will…
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Le Savoir
CONTEST: Le Savoir is a multi-sensory dining experience featuring culinary wizards Bombpass & Parr and 45 Degrees, Cirque du Soleil’s events and special projects agency. This exclusive event is happening in only three cities across the world including Montreal (Aug 4-11) at Usine C, New York (Aug 17-22) and Buenos Aires (Sept 9-16). It’s expected…
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A Scent Of Luxury
I was first introduced to the Karl Winters luxury fragrance company while getting pampered at the W Hotel earlier this year. The company caught my eye (and my nose) with their beautifully presented collections of home fragrances, soaps and more. I’ve always been a big fan of perfumes, colognes and candles that have the ability…
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Au Sommet PVM
When you see something so spectacular as the views of Montreal from Place Ville Marie’s new sky-high observation decks for the first time you can’t help but be awe struck. The 44th, 45th and 46th floor of Place Ville Marie, one of Montreal’s most iconic structures, were recently transformed into a beautiful series of observation…
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The Secret Door
Although its name kind of gives itself away, Le Speakeasy on McGill Street in Old Montreal is a pretty cool place to grab a drink. Fronted by a sandwich shop, once you pass the right door, you’re transported into vast room with so many visual cues that it will take more than one visit to…
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HVOR
With thousands of restaurants to choose from in Montreal, to stand out in the crowd, you must offer something extra special. In Griffintown, HVOR has taken the normal restaurant formula and changed it up slightly, offering something a little different which has led to a lot of curiosity throughout the city. A couple of weeks…
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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Rounded House
I’ve been wanting to try Nini Meatball House in Griffintown for some time now. The relatively small restaurant’s captivatingly pure aesthetic draws us in like moths to a bright white flame but its what’s on the menu that really piques our interested. Last week a handful of Montreal’s media gathered at a table to sample…
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DJNL On The Scene
For the 3rd year in a row, chef Laurent Godbout has treated Montreal to his contemporary take on the classic cabane a sucre menu with Chef à l’érable. The menu is out of this world good (you can get more info on that here) and people from across the city have been lining up since…
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Buonanotte
A restaurant’s success depends on many factors. Food quality, service, ambiance and a little notoriety rank among the most important of these factors. Without this necessary foundation of imperative building blocks, nothing (including a solid customer base) can be built. During its 25 years on St. Laurent, Buonanotte has seen it all. The restaurant and…
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Say Mac + Cheese
When it comes to eating out in Montreal, we don’t get much of a break. From one week to the next our taste buds are tantalized by different foods from around the world. Themed weeks celebrating some of the most popular foods have become mainstays in recent years, filling tables and appetites across the city.…
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The BRUNCH List
A city with a nightlife like we have here in Montreal needs bars, pubs, clubs and restaurants to keep the party going all night long. We eat, we drink, we sing and dance our way late into the night and sometimes even early into the morning. How many of us have gotten out of an…
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An Italian Adventure
We find Fiorellino on a quiet section of La Gauchetière near Beaver Hall where the longstanding structures of Old Montreal meets the sky-scraping new towers of downtown. In the few short weeks it has been open, Fiorellino, a new Italian snack-bar from the guys behind some of Montreal’s coolest restaurants, has been attracting a wealth…
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Rosewood Revisited
It’s been a little over a year and a half since Rosewood joined the ranks of Montreal’s busy restaurant scene. Part restaurant, part bar and part music venue (no doubt an influence brought to the restaurant by co-owner and Montreal rocker, Jonas), Rosewood has aimed to add a rock and roll element to our dining…
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Far East Movement
DJNL was on the scene last week at the VIP opening of EAST Pan-Asiatique, the beautiful new restaurant located in the lobby of the recently opened (and heavily buzzed about) Renaissance Hotel on the corner of Cathcart and Robert-Bourassa. The latest endeavour from the Satori Group (they first opened Satori in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu followed by Siam…
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The Travellers Table
Hotels are enigmatic places where the world comes to town, bringing to our city colourful characters from all walks of life. By extension, hotel restaurants are the gathering places of travellers and locals alike, both searching for a different kind of culinary experience. In most instances, travellers looking to see the world and explorers looking…
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The Winter Tradition
Montréal en Lumière is one of Montreal’s most anticipated winter festivals. Framed within the festivals programming are tons of outdoor actives, concerts, food stops and more. For the 4th year in a row, La Cuvée returns under the MEL banner with a focus on local craft beer and spirits. From the 25th to the 27th…