The holidays are just around the corner (I know this because I’ve already seen the stores decked out with decorations and heard a few shoppers muttering under their breath about the obnoxious Christmas tunes) and instead of suggesting a million things you could BUY for your loved ones (don’t worry, I’ll get to that next ...
(English) Boutique Salomon
Salomon is better known for their skis and bindings, but this sporty French company (founded in Annecy) just opened a boutique on Saint-Catherine Street West (between Guy and Mackay) with a wide selection of outerwear and activewear, plus great shoes for hiking and running. I went to check it out yesterday and was happy to ...
(English) Studio Endorphine: Pilates pros in Little Burgundy
I first tried a Pilates class at Studio Endorphine when they opened a studio on the Plateau in 2009. After that, Endorphine moved to the mega-yoga studio Breathe on Shearer in the Pointe, and when Breathe finally moved to a smaller space on Notre-Dame in Little Burgundy, Endorphine followed suit by opening their third space ...
(English) Bocata Restaurant & Wine Bar
With fall comes the desire to cozy-up in an intimate setting with your significant other and one of the best restaurants to do that is at Bocata in Old Montreal. My guy and I actually went there, spontaneously for dinner the night that we met, so it’s a nostalgic spot for us. Whether you’re in ...
(English) Favourite boots and where to find them
My latest obsession… booties! Here are my already-have and must-have booties for fall (yes, it's STILL fall!) from the boutiques where I love to shop the most. I prefer to buy my chic and quality boots at La Canadienne and David Lesage. For comfy and more affordable boots I head to: Call it Spring, Hush ...
(English) Testing the Nespresso U
My Nespresso obsession began in Switzerland, where their cool, compact machines are designed. Nearly four years ago, Nespresso sent me my first machine, the Essenza which I've used right up until a few weeks ago when the company sent me their latest machine – the U. And although I'm still rather attached to my Essenza ...
(English) Wine your way through November
With November comes the onslaught of the winter blues which one could treat with light therapy or anti-depressants, but I prefer to treat mine with wine! Here are four wine events happening this month in Montreal to help us put the cheer to dreary old November. LA GRANDE DÉGUSTATION DE MONTRÉAL – This weekend, find your ...
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(English) Oakley Active Rocked My World
Back in May I was invited to the launch of the O-Active women's running club, which I mentioned in my Oakley Activewear post, but I couldn't go as I was away on vacation. Needless to say, the running group was meeting every Tuesday night from May right up until the end of October and I ...
(English) Z cultural agenda: Oct 26–Nov 1
EVENT / SUNDAY NIGHT DINNER On the last Sunday of each month, Resto Biarritz on Saint-Laurent serves up a family-style dinner at one long table. Get to know your neighbours while enjoying a very fine meal. I tried their Thanksgiving-themed dinner last month while rubbing elbows with some lovely Plateau-ians and it was incredible. This Sunday, ...