montreal
With craft beer bars rare as they are in Montreal, we wonder why Alexandraplatz is hidden so well. A tease, a myth, the space is hidden in a neighbourhood ripe with industrial buildings and after hours booze dens—its bright and spacious design comes as a pleasant, out-of-place surprise. The concept … Read More
If you’re looking for a classic dining experience, Montreal has some extraordinary options, but recently there’s been a shift in trends toward bringing fine dining into the streets. Known for being a hedonistic destination, it comes as a surprise that a 1947 law prohibits the sale of street food in … Read More
Whether spurred by the heat, the ball-and-chain, or an upcoming triathlon—waxing might be on more men’s minds these days than ever. And why shouldn’t it be? Gone are the days when masculinity was worn shaggily across the chest, draped along shoulder blades and burying the nether region. If intrigue has … Read More
Transitioning into a new apartment is never a cakewalk: the move itself, redecoration, refurnishing and settling in are all physically and emotionally exhausting. Then just when you think the worst is over, that it’s time for a well-earned nap, you hear the familiar thump of a subwoofer. Hours later, your … Read More
Though Montreal is one of the richest and most varied culinary landscapes in Canada, “ethnic” restaurants often seem like one-dimensional copycats. If you’ve had Portuguese chicken, you’ve had Portuguese chicken. There are definitely restaurants that stand out against the crowd, though often in desperate pursuit of authenticity. Give me authentic, … Read More
