Montreal’s Café Le Couteau

Montreal cafés seem to be in constant competition with one another. Each tries to foster an ideal atmospheres for first dates, hangovers, and makeshift office spaces. Newcomer to Montreal, Le Couteau (the knife) looks and feels exactly how the name suggests. The décor is to the point and sharp as hell. Whitewashed … Read More

The Urban Mobile Office, Montreal Cafés

Working from home might sound ideal on paper but unless you live alone, family, friends and television are all obstacles when it comes to getting things done. If you find yourself rereading the same byline, or labouring to meet deadlines in the face of distraction, chances are you need a … Read More

The Urban Mobile Office, Toronto

The rise of the urban mobile office has made finding that perfect spot to park one’s laptop something of an art. In Toronto, though cafés abound and even your butcher gives out Wi-Fi like candy, discovering a workspace that offers a sweet blend of ambience, aesthetics and quality coffee — … Read More

Neighbourhood Guide, Montreal: Griffintown

Being a small city to begin with, Montreal surprises in its neat and tidy divisions between neighbourhoods. Somewhere between the financial district and the Old Port, bordered by the remnants of industry and the Lachine Canal, sits an understated area that goes by the name of Griffintown. It claimed this … Read More

Soups and Sandwiches in Montreal

No matter the season, the soup and sandwich combo is the perfect decision if you’re looking for a hearty meal. With the onset of autumn, it has the added bonus of warmth and comfort — and is great for the immune system. Canned soups just don’t cut it, so we’ve … Read More

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