Jack Allen 
Hidden next to the city’s famous friterie Patati Patata is an understated graffiti-covered lounge. Two small, golden Japanese characters mark the establishment’s red door. Enter and you’re confronted by a crypt-like hall that leads to a grey curtain, an entrance where a host sporting a perky handlebar moustache greets you. … Read More
We all have our vices, but if looking your best isn’t in your top three, we suggest you do some soul-searching. A good haircut is for men who know what they want — men who take care of themselves and pride themselves on refined taste and their eye for aesthetics. … Read More
Surviving Montreal’s winter is one triumph, but navigating its roads is quite another. What with unruly motorists and wayward pedestrians, a cyclist’s route from A to B can be difficult already—even more so if his ride has been neglected. This spring, ensure everything from the drivetrain to the braking system … Read More
Picking out the perfect Mother’s Day gift can, and should, be a daunting task — you’re always scrambling to outdo siblings, best last year’s card, and ensure Mom’s hard work does not go unnoticed. If you’re still drawing a blank, here are our tips for Mother’s Day in Montreal. Good Morning … Read More
A Montreal after-work tradition, the cinq à sept is meant to fill the hours between employment and dinner; of course, it’s also just an excuse to go for an early evening drink. The concept is familiar enough: “happy hour” or and “wine and cheese” mean nearly the same thing. (Although, … Read More
