Matt Houghton 
For some, curling means dedication, focus and coordination. For us: drinking. After all, in what other Olympic sport is it custom to buy the losing team a round of post-game drinks? The biathlon? We think not. So, this winter, get out there and do a little sweeping. Here, the best places … Read More
You appreciate the finer things in life: nice wines, fast cars, old Scotch. So why are you drinking supermarket tea? As with most things, a little thoughtfulness can elevate your tea-drinking experience from mundane to sublime. We consulted with Kevin Gascoyne, owner of Montreal’s Camellia Sinensis, for some pointers. Learn … Read More
You love your gadgets, from the latest smartphone to the thinnest flat-screen, yet one room in your house remains stuck in the 20th century: Your bathroom. Your frayed, ragged toothbrush wouldn’t be fit to clean your shower, and that ancient ghetto blaster can barely hold an FM signal. Here, the … Read More
Face it: You’re still kicking yourself for blowing the chance to see The Strokes in a 200-person venue in 1998. Lucky for you, Pop Montreal, which kicks off this week, is rife with up-and-comers, some of whom are destined to some kind of hugeness. Here, five acts to catch. If … Read More
The good news: You’ve got 40,000 songs in your pocket. The bad news: Unless you have it plugged into your buddy’s stereo, it sounds like crap. Resist the Good Enough Revolution and fight for what’s right: Sweet, sweet sound. Here, the DailyXY guide to the best speakers and headphones for … Read More
