MUST. VISIT. LOCATION. IN. MONTREAL.
I don't care what your time constraints are. Just go.
Make a meal out of it!
There's a really good gelato place. The fruits are yum at this farmer's market (it's been claimed that Jean Talon is the largest open air…More »
My Favorite Bagel
Yes, yes, NYC'ers complain that bagels are meant to be larger, but when it comes to taste, I think Fairmount's small donut like offerings are a lot better.
Unfortunately, they don't make their own cream cheese.
Next time, I venture up…More »
Restaurant Le Paris is a small bistro that's conveniently located on Rue Catherine ouest. HOWEVER, it's not well known.
I discovered the bistro after asking my hotel's concierge back in 2007. My friends and I went after skiing in Tremblant. We…More »
Categories:
Shoe Stores,
Outdoor Gear
A cool outdoors store in Le Quartier Latin!
Great buys for us Americans when the USD is strong.
I bought a North Face backpack here a while back, when the Dollar was strong, for dirt cheap.
The Casino de Montreal has no competition, literally.
Despite this fact, it is a decent place to gamble.
It's open 24-7-365. On a ski trip, my friends and I actually went on Christmas Eve, so we know this "tourist spot" is open all year round. Of…More »
Classy Old School Jewish Steakhouse.
You definitely need to call in and make reservations for Moishe's. Even so, expect to wait.
My friends and I came here for dinner on Saturday night. I was impressed at how many people were waiting to be seated…More »
I randomly came across L2 Lounge in the summer of 2008. It's located in Chinatown on a 2nd floor. We were surprised to see how many kiddos were hanging out there. They're even there on school days! It has a rec room / game center atmosphere…More »
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Venues & Event Spaces,
Hotels
Believe It or Not, there's a good bistro at the top of Les Beaux Jeudis (aka "Thursdays").
I tend to go to Montreal over 3-day weekends in the winter for ski season, so many places aren't open (read: Holidays). BUT, Les Beaux Jeudis to the rescue!…More »
Sorry Chasse Et Peche... This is Your First 4-Star Rating.
The service was impeccable. The wine was magnifique. The appetizers were a thing of beauty. However the entrees fell short, and that's what matters most.
I went in April 2008 with my…More »
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Yelping SinceNovember 2007
Things I LoveRunning Marathons, Marathons, Ultramarathons, Trail Running, Visiting New Places, Trivia, & Eating.
Find Me InRunning a marathon/ultramarathon somewhere in the country.
My HometownNew York, Kobe, Tokyo, Baltimore, & Toronto.
My Blog Or Website When I'm Not Yelping...Trying a new eatery.
Why You Should Read My ReviewsI've traveled a lot and am not easily fooled by decor / ambiance.
My Second Favourite Website The Last Great Book I ReadGuns, Germs, and Steel
My Favourite MovieFamily Guy episodes
My Last Meal On EarthKobe Beef Steak from Kobe, but I'll settle with Squab from Chez Panisse.
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...I'm trying to run a marathon in every state. 28 & DC down, 22 to go!
Most Recent DiscoveryMuslim Lamb Chop from Fu Run in Flushing, Queens, NYC.
Current CrushRunning, Trivia Nights, & Bowling.