For me this is another Montreal classic, open since the late 60’s this is one of the place I use to visit once a year. Unfortunately it had been a couple of years since I last went for their ribs. They are known for both their chicken and their ribs but if you visit you must […]
I was just in Miami visiting a friend for a few days and having my priorities straight I traded days at the beach for food. Seriously weather was not that great but since I love food and Miami has a lot to offer in that area it was perfect. Since my friend knows me well, […]
I don’t know if you’re like me, but I have an undying love for cheese. Just like bacon I could add cheese or bacon to almost any dish. One of my favorite comfort food has to be Mac n’Cheese. The more traditional one is always good but just like Poutine Mac n’Cheese has evolved with […]
Sunday morning are often a good and a bad idea to go for brunch or breakfast. Since you’re usually not the only one who had it there can be some huge lines at certain establishments. Looking for a new place to try, I ventured a little out of my usual neighborhoods and ended up in […]
BY SEBASTIEN ROBILLARD TWITTER: @Seb_Blog EMAIL: FASHIONBPM@GMAIL.COM As much as I like to try out new openings I also like my classics. You know that place that you’ve been going for years and that never disappoints you? Well Holder is one of those places for me. A lot of people in the restaurant industry often […]
BY SEBASTIEN ROBILLARD TWITTER: @Seb_Blog EMAIL: FASHIONBPM@GMAIL.COM If you like to try different kind of foods Montreal sure has a good variety. I recently discovered this new Peruvian restaurant Tiradito. It barely open a couple of weeks ago and passing by the decor really got my attention. Having not heard of it before I went […]
BY SEBASTIEN ROBILLARD TWITTER: @Seb_Blog EMAIL: FASHIONBPM@GMAIL.COM It’s a fact that Montreal does’t lack it’s fair share of food activities. If you’re a foodie or just like to get a good deal you might want to check out MTLàTable. This year marks the fifth edition of MTLàTABLE – Montréal’s Restaurant Week – which will be […]
It’s been a few times now that I visited Burger Royal. The place is pretty cool, it’s got a laid back atmosphere, and been a Quantin Tarantino fan I like some of the reference they have in the decor and the menu. Naturally the main reason for my visits is the food and I always enjoy a […]
BY SEBASTIEN ROBILLARD TWITTER: @Seb_Blog EMAIL: FASHIONBPM@GMAIL.COM Portland is well know for their craft beers so I couldn’t pass by without trying some of the local brews. I had not made a reservation so I had to wait 15 minutes when I got to Deschutes Brewery before I got a table. It gave me time […]
BY SEBASTIEN ROBILLARD TWITTER: @Seb_Blog EMAIL: FASHIONBPM@GMAIL.COM Of course if you’re from Montreal you’ve heard or visited Schwartz’s. I’ve personally been going there for 25 years, when I was not living in Montreal I use to go when I was back in town but since then I go on a yearly base. Their smoked meat […]
BY SEBASTIEN ROBILLARD TWITTER: @Seb_Blog EMAIL: FASHIONBPM@GMAIL.COM I’m always lucky when I travel to find some good restaurants to eat at. I like it even more when I can get some referrals from locals and that was the case in Portland. I was given a pretty good list of place to try but with the […]
BY SEBASTIEN ROBILLARD TWITTER: @Seb_Blog EMAIL: FASHIONBPM@GMAIL.COM Aside from gambling Las Vegas is also known for countless activities. Shopping, nightlife and shows are just a few but eating is also up there on that list. Most hotel offer a vast variety of different restaurants from food courts to buffet and specialty restaurants. If you’re staying […]
BY SEBASTIEN ROBILLARD TWITTER: @Seb_Blog EMAIL: FASHIONBPM@GMAIL.COM If you have been to Italy and flew in to Rome the you might remember that ”FCO” is the airport code for Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino airport. Instead of flying to Rome the people behind FCO di Fiumicino decided to bring Rome to you. Bringing recipes from that region and […]
BY SEBASTIEN ROBILLARD TWITTER: @Seb_Blog EMAIL: FASHIONBPM@GMAIL.COM Who doesn’t like champagne, but have you ever tried Prosecco? I’m an aficionado of Italian cuisine and drinks but that has nothing to do with it. As a matter of fact don’t take my word for it but here’s some stats that might surprise you, in 2015 sales of Prosecco […]
BY SEBASTIEN ROBILLARD TWITTER: @Seb_Blog EMAIL: FASHIONBPM@GMAIL.COM My quest to try another place for brunch took me to the Mile End on Fairmount street. That area of the Plateau has a lot of cool spots for breakfast, brunch and coffee. I was with a friend and we decided to try out Faberge. From the front […]
BY SEBASTIEN ROBILLARD TWITTER: @Seb_Blog EMAIL: FASHIONBPM@GMAIL.COM Breakfast or brunch can be an adventure on Sunday’s. There is so many places to try in Montreal but it always seems that everyone thinks of the same place to go at the same time. I enjoy food as you probably guessed by now but I also dislike […]
BY SEBASTIEN ROBILLARD TWITTER: @Seb_Blog EMAIL: FASHIONBPM@GMAIL.COM The Old Port is one of my favorite neighborhood in the city. Aside from the cachet of the old city and the amount of clubs and lounges there’s also a major concentration of restaurants. If you’ve been before you know that some of those places can run you up […]
BY SEBASTIEN ROBILLARD TWITTER: @Seb_Blog EMAIL: FASHIONBPM@GMAIL.COM I was invited to the opening of this new restaurant in the heart of Little Italy. It’s fun to see some of those neighborhood diversify bringing new tastes to both people living in the area and occasional visitors like me. Mercado is located on the corner of St-Laurent […]
BY SEBASTIEN ROBILLARD TWITTER: @Seb_Blog EMAIL: FASHIONBPM@GMAIL.COM Discovering new places to eat doesn’t necessary mean going only to the latest new restaurant in the city. Restaurant that have been open for a long time in Montreal usually share a common trait, consistency in their recipe and food quality. I was happy to go try the menu […]
BY SEBASTIEN ROBILLARD TWITTER: @Seb_Blog EMAIL: FASHIONBPM@GMAIL.COM When travelling I always like to get to know places that are more frequented by locals. You can be so disappointed by some restaurants that are popular but strictly because of their location that is easily accessible for tourist. I had passed in front of Alamo Square […]
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