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Wines to drink this summer

Sunny days, the King's coronation, and Mother's Day were all great reasons to try some celebratory wines with friends. Here are a few great wines that were recently sent to me, one of which I often have on hand, while the rest are all quite new (at least to me).   Bernard-Massard Cuvée de l'Écusson Brut, ...

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A margarita recipe with Grand Marnier

There is no better time of year to celebrate with a margarita than in February. By now, we're all pretty fed up with winter and thankfully, February 22nd happens to be National Margarita Day. Last week, I was invited to an event with Grand Marnier at Montreal's Atwater Cocktail Club. Hosted by Patrick Leger, Master ...

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Make Mine a Grey Goose Summer

This week, Grey Goose treated me and some friends to an amazing afternoon on a boat with a mixologist on board. During our Grey Goose Le Voyage outing, we had the pleasure of trying four cocktails that are perfect for beating the summer heat or simply for sipping to your favourite summer beats. They even hired ...

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Passeport Xpérience is my kind of passport!

With so much noise lately about vaccine passports, let me introduce you to Passeport Xpérience, Quebec’s more exciting passport for fans of wine and spirits. It only costs $40 and grants you access to unique experiences and tastings at more than 30 wineries and distilleries in Quebec. I had the honour of trying it out ...

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Happy Hour Happenings in Montreal

Hendrick’s E.L.E.V.A.T.U.M. - a sipping spectacle This Thursday and Friday, elevate your cocktail lifestyle with a little gin and jazz. Head over to the Hendrick’s Gin VIP Air Departure Lounge at the Montreal Jazz Fest where the famously unusual gin co. will be making spirits soar, literally. VIP guests will enjoy the Jazz Fest from above ...

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Liquid Pleasures at Bar Nacarat

Since NACARAT opened, in the recently renovated Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel, I could not wait to go. Last Sunday, I finally got the chance to try it with a few journalists who were also invited by the hotel. My experience lived up to what I expected from a sophisticated bar, with an elaborate cocktail list ...

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