The Art of Living by Carrie MacPherson
NOTE: THE BAKERY HAS SINCE CLOSED If Marie Antoinette and Freddy Mercury had a love child, he could’ve very well been as quirky and cute as British-born pastry chef Nick Kemball. Nick recently opened Libertine Bakehouse, a refreshingly unassuming and unconventional pastry shop on Atwater Avenue in Saint-Henri. I had first seen Nick’s pastries on Instagram ...
The weather in Montreal is finally brilliant and what better way to celebrate than with a glass of champagne on a terrace or by visiting a new market in Old Montreal (which also happens to have an amazing terrace) - whatever your fancy, here's what I think you should check out this week in our ...
Who doesn’t like a classic thriller? And who would turn up their nose at a free movie on a beach (with FREE popcorn!)? This Thursday, July 11, at Parc Jean-Drapeau Beach, I’ll be one of the ’70s children heading to Île Ste-Hélène for my dose of retro cinema at sundown. Lucky for me, I’m a ...
Once again, it's that time of year where art lovers dress up, drink champagne, nosh on canapés, listen to great dj beats and admire amazing contemporary art. For its sixth year, Les Printemps du MAC, the annual fundraiser for the Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal, takes place this Friday, April 19th at 9pm. Tax-deductible tickets ...
Until the end of the month, Montrealers in the mood for maple can indulge in Quebec’s typical sugary, meaty meal without ever leaving the city. Hôtel Nelligan’s Terrasse à sucre, now a three-year old tradition, treats young urban professionals and tourists to lively evenings of Quebec folk music, a superabundant sugar shack spread and an ...
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 ...
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, ...
FESTIVALOctober 19–26Phénomena festival – Intriguing & poetic eventsIn collaboration with the Festival du nouveau cinéma, Phénomena is an excellent way to escape to fantastic worlds through performances and projections. Spoken word, poetry, music, dance and imagery – the very underground and unusual will be on the menu at various locations like: Sala Rossa, Excentris and ...
Tonight marks the 10th anniversary of the Darling Foundry, a contemporary art centre in a former foundry which houses an art gallery, artist studios and apartments, and my favourite food space in all of Montreal – Cluny Art Bar. The evening starts at 6 p.m. with a fundraising event (one needs to purchase a ticket ...
Walking into the revamped Ritz-Carlton Montreal is already enough to take your breath away and reason enough for a visit. The spectacular Palm Court room faces the lobby and instantly invites you into its elegant arm chairs. This is the spot where I would enjoy a glass of champagne before heading across the lobby to ...
A lifestyle blog about my idea of a happy existence. From food to fitness, fashion and decor, to travel or just how to stay put and relax in style. My goal is to live each day elegantly.
