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Johnson "2 Bar J" C.'s Profile
Un garçon de Vancouver à Montréal
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1. Aéroport International Pierre-Elliott-Trudeau
Free WiFi at the YUL and the $8 airport bus (includes a 24 hr unlimited metro pass) that takes you downtown has WiFi on it as well. From that moment on, I knew I was going to like Montreal.
On my flight out, I met far the friendliest airport security…More »
2. Hyatt Regency Montreal
Stayed here for a week - the hotel has lots going for it, but also probably the worst Hyatt property I've stayed at.
PROS:
- Location - the location is pretty much ideal for a 1st timer to Montreal. You're directly on Ste. Catherine shopping strip,…More »
3. Centre des Sciences de Montréal
It's becoming an unofficial tradition of mine that I must visit at least once dinosaur exhibit in every city I visit. And I didn't find any 'true' dinosaur exhibits at any history museum, so we were off to the Montreal Science Centre. Sorry…More »
4. Else's
I've been to many bars in my lifetime all over the world and Else's ranks amongst my ultimate top 5. There are 'fun' bars and there are 'cheap' bars - but for my overall favourites, Else's is part of an elite circle in my rankings. My criteria:
1)…More »
5. Chez Serge
I've been to many a bar in my lifetime - and this is probably the most ridiculous. That shit was... fucking ridiculous. After a ritzy dinner at aPdC and artisanal craft brews at DdC - we decided that most logical next event was to ride a mechanical…More »
6. Dieu du Ciel
This was a must stop for me being a beer nerd - people on BeerAdvocate and RateBeer adore this place and I can see why.
17 microbrews on tap and the Péché Mortel was my favourite (seriously, "The Bros." on BA give this 100%). I'm not even a stout man…More »
7. Bar Blizzarts
Dropped by on a Tuesday night and they were slamming old school hip-hop (no cover). It's right next door to Blue Dog - so you can co-mingle with the dubsteppers there on a Tuesday night or just pop in if you want to spaz out.
Anyways - spent the…More »
8. McKibbin's Irish Pub
A friendly barkeep recommended this place to us as they were doing last call at 2AM. We went to the basement 'Speakeasy' portion of this bar. Exactly as advertised, dark, dank drinkhole - ignore the college kids around here and it's pretty damned…More »
9. Club-Soda
Was relatively undouche-y considering that (a) it's a big club downtown, (b) it was New Year's Eve and (c) it was open bar. Bartenders were getting swarmed but they all worked pretty quickly.
Good lightshow and the upstair area does offer some…More »
10. St-Laurent Bifteck
Dive bar. Free pool. Free popcorn. Free WiFi. Cheap beer. Sassy staff. English friendly. Knowledgeable bartender. Yup - not bad.
11. Restaurant Boustan
My friend felt it was the best Middle Eastern they've ever had - and I'm inclined to agree. For you Vancouverites, this joint is better than Cafe Babylon of old in my estimation - yup, it's that good.
We stumbled into this joint randomly for some…More »
12. Rotisserie Romados
So I wander into this Portuguese chicken joint (after some Yelping) for a late breakfast and stand in line as I watch the chickens on the rotisserie. I see the big takeout containers and I'm hungry so I order the 1/2 chicken combo for a whopping…More »
13. Au pied de cochon
Alright - the only reason why I visited this joint was because the awesome segment Bourdain did on the restaurant. This place caters to the glutton and I most certainly am one. And hey, I just love absurd excess. This is 'Watch The Throne' in…More »
14. Resto La Banquise
24 hr poutinery. I'm not qualified to say if this is 'the best' poutine in Montreal - but I liked my T-Rex poutine - burger, pepperoni, bacon and hot dog. Seriously, hot dogs are underrated as a condiment. I like this place.
15. St-Viateur Bagel
I liked St-Viateur much more than Fairmont - I did a back-to-back comparison of the sesame bagels and found St-Viateur were denser, chewier and not as sweet.
The only downside is this is purely a bagel joint - you can buy cream cheese, salmon, etc.…More »
16. Brutopia
Montreal, QC H3G 2B1
(514) 393-9277
Categories:
Pubs,
Tapas/Small Plates,
Sandwiches
Feh. Yes - I mean 'Feh' not 'Meh' - I'm being dismissive.
To be clear, this joint is perfectly alright as a run-of-the-mill bar. It's busy and happening with a live band. And no complainants about the service. I won't hesitate to recommend it for…More »
17. Les 3 Brasseurs
Montréal, QC H3B 1B9
(514) 788-6333
Categories:
French,
Brasseries,
Gastropubs
Okay - we were hungry and we wandered into here for an 'easy' meal and that usually means going to a chain.
The vegetarian pizza was so-so but had decent char. I ran through the selection of beers and they were pretty mediocre. A bit better than…More »
18. Nickels
Okay - it was late at night and we decided to eat and grab one last drink before heading back to the hotel - we had limited options. Touristy '50s-style diner pretty much sums this joint up. Big portions and decent pricing -- my chili burger wasn't…More »
19. Cleopatra Café
Let me preface this review by saying that I dislike strip clubs... and no, it's not because I'm a sex-negative feminist or to appear a gentlemen (you will quickly figure out I am not). I'm a strip club burnout - I've been going to peeler joints…More »
20. The Fake Store
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That's what my old chick used to clash with me
(Jin, why'd you get this fake Louis bag for me)
Actually, you should be happy I purchased that
I take this as a sign, you don't want the matching hat
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Through some research, I managed to find…More »
21. City Styles
There are actually two City Styles on Ste.-Catherine - so I'm not sure which one this is exactly, but they pretty much carry the same stock (10Deep, Crooks, etc.).
It's much more urban-focused than OTH so if you're a young buck or planning to film a…More »
22. Off the Hook
Pretty wide selection of streetwear ranging from your usual suspects to harder to find brands. Their website/blog does a pretty good job listing the type of stock they sell, so I won't get into details. But the third floor is currently a OTH x Vans…More »
Recently updated lists from Johnson C.
East Van Eateries (79)East Van is the place to be when you want to get your grub on. Especially if you're into Asian cuisine - come venture east of Ontario Street. |
Quest for Intercontinental Champion J-Curry (7)I don't profess to be a foodie at all (at least I don't think I'm a pretentious snob) - but I do know Japanese curry. Here's my quest for the perfect Japanese curry... on the wrong side of the Pacific. Notable exceptions: Hurry Curry & Curry House in LA - been over two years since I've been... and neither were remarkable. |
A Compendium of Fine Establishments Serving Libations (90)a.k.a. 'Johnson's Drinkhole List' - where livers and paychecks go to die... a drinking inspiration song for you all: http://www.youtube.com... |
East Van Life (37)Random drinkholes, coffee shops and businesses in East Vancouver. Basically anything east of Ontario Street that didn't fit in my list of East Van Eateries. |
"You're the best! Around!" (46)"Nothing's gonna ever keep you down!" Requisite listening while reading this: http://www.youtube.com... - a.k.a. "Johnson's Favourite Things"... there will be no giveaways. |
Yum Cha (13)Let's face it: "dim sum" is overplayed -- let's call it what real Cantonese people call it... and here's a rap song about "Yum Cha" (and you can learn your dishes too):http://www.youtube.com... |
Yelp Events (19)I write for free booze. And I booze so I can write. |
Nam-couver (18)Some Vietnamese spots in Vancouver |
Get Your Grown Man On (12)For when you realize you can't live life like a manchild all the time - when you're 'growns' up and you're 'growns' up and you're 'growns' up. http://www.youtube.com... |
Sneakerhunting in NYC (18)"[Sneaker hunting] requires research, travel time, daring, money, know-how, street smarts - you know all these things wrapped into one..." - Bobbito Garcia //My starter list of various shoe and streetwear boutiques in Manhattan - if you're quick enough, you can cover all these stores in one day (I did). Not an exhaustive list - but some of the most memorable. And yes - there are tons more shops but you'll have to discover them on your own. Happy hunting. |
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Vancouver, BC
Yelping SinceOctober 2009
Things I LoveIPAs, Japanese curry, banh mi, pho, cheesecake, xiao long bao, BBQ, roasted duck and pig, zarusoba, wagyu beef, sneakers, hats... lamp... chair.
Find Me InEast Vancouver
My HometownEast Vancouver
My Blog Or WebsiteMy Fan Club: http://www.facebook.co...
When I'm Not Yelping...I'm smoking post-meal cigarettes and/or swearing.
Why You Should Read My ReviewsI'm not a foodie.
My Second Favourite Websitehttp://www.postsecret.... http://rapgenius.com/
The Last Great Book I Read... the one where Batman goes apeshit and drives a tank...
My First ConcertI don't know.
My Favourite MovieChungking Express
My Last Meal On EarthGo! Go! Curry's Grand Slam (*NOT* the Vancouver one)
Most Recent DiscoveryAdanac (as in the street)... is 'Canada' spelt backwards... Mind. Blown.
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