Jack Allen 
Ah, the Super Bowl: perhaps Canada’s favourite game that doesn’t result in immediate rioting, the destruction of downtown cores and the damning of our reputation for being the “civilized” North Americans. But that isn’t to say we won’t get rowdy. For those looking to get outdoors (and promptly back indoors) … Read More
Always wanted to jump rope, spit a whole lot and posture endlessly in front of a mirror? Sometimes it’s difficult to fit the finer things in life into a workingman’s schedule. Fear not: Boxing, the often overlooked if not avoided sport that dots the i’s and crosses the t’s of … Read More
Every customer at Imadake makes an entrance, whether they want to or not. Patrons of this Japanese pub (yes, yes, it’s really a restaurant) are greeted by the full wait staff, sometimes even the kitchen, shouting, “Irasshaimase! Irasshaimase!” which, while likely more off-putting than warming, means only, “Welcome! Come in!” … Read More
It doesn’t need to be BBQ season for you to want to buy the best beef from the best butcher. (Plus, real men continue to BBQ through the winter.) Building a relationship with a good butcher is just as important as finding the right barber or family doctor. Here are … Read More
A gem hidden among the Eastern Townships, Sutton is a small and unassuming town that has recently become a popular getaway for Montrealers and Bostonians alike. While mainly inhabited by affluent cottagers, the tourism boom has encouraged the town’s independent shops to expand, not only improving the economy but building … Read More
