Osheaga was a name used for the area that is now Montreal by some of the first European settlers in the region. The name is said to originate from Jacques Cartier when he met the Mohawks near the Lachine rapids in what is now Montreal. But so the Mohawk oral history goes the white man […]
BY SEBASTIEN ROBILLARD TWITTER: @Seb_Blog EMAIL: FASHIONBPM@GMAIL.COM I find it harder and harder to find spots for brunch who impress me with a different kind of menu. It’s not that there is a lack of places to try in Montreal but as brunch is popular and that most of the time I don’t have the […]
BY SEBASTIEN ROBILLARD TWITTER: @Seb_Blog EMAIL: FASHIONBPM@GMAIL.COM If you’re reading this you might be a little late in the game to book a restaurant for Valentine’s day. Then again you might get lucky and find some spots that still have tables available. If you want to save yourself headaches you can always look it […]
BY SEBASTIEN ROBILLARD TWITTER: @Seb_Blog EMAIL: FASHIONBPM@GMAIL.COM Last week I was invited at the media opening of EAST PAN-ASIAN restaurant. Located in the newly open Rennaissance Hotel on Robert Bourassa boulevard (formerly University) and Cathcart Street. The latest addition to Groupe Satori, EAST Pan-asian, Cuisine & Bar celebrates the cuisine of all Asian countries and Old Shanghai […]
BY SEBASTIEN ROBILLARD TWITTER: @Seb_Blog EMAIL: FASHIONBPM@GMAIL.COM Montreal sure as a lot to offer when it comes to food and food festivals. What some of you might not know is that the MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE asides from their multitude of activities also have a gourmet Series. Thanks to MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE, presented by RBC in collaboration with […]
The pressure is on as the end is near! Will your favourite come out on top? Watch as Natalia, Jean-Sébastien, Joe and Paulo compete for your votes in the sixth and final episode of LeCHOP 2016!
BY SEBASTIEN ROBILLARD TWITTER: @Seb_Blog EMAIL: FASHIONBPM@GMAIL.COM After years of waiting the new Azur finally hits the track today. If you commute on a regular base on the Montreal Metro your wish as come through. From now on no more packed wagons as you’ll be able to walk from wagon to wagon and find a […]
BY SEBASTIEN ROBILLARD TWITTER: @Seb_Blog EMAIL: FASHIONBPM@GMAIL.COM After my visit to Vin Papillon I wanted to pay a visit to Liverpool House and work my way up to getting a reservation at Joe Beef. Getting a reservation was not that complicated and if it’s a last minute decision I would recommend using the DINR […]
Already week 5th of LeCHOP This week the chef will have to deal with an ingredient our of the ordinary that brings out the creativeness in each of the Chefs. CONTEST RULES By voting, you are entered to win 1 of 5 weekly prizes of a free LeCHOP meal for 2. You can […]
BY SEBASTIEN ROBILLARD TWITTER: @Seb_Blog EMAIL: FASHIONBPM@GMAIL.COM With Valentine’s Day coming up in a few weeks we’re having a little contest to spice up your evening. If you’re tired of chocolates or cinnamon hearts here’s your chance to win a 50$ (CDN) certificate at the Boutique Seduction online store . This contest applies to all couples […]
The pressure is on! Watch as Natalia, Jean-Sébastien, Joe and Paulo compete for your votes in the fourth episode of LeCHOP 2016. Enjoy each of the restaurants’ spin on the dish as part of a special, limited edition 3 course menu for $25. Don’t forget to vote for your favourite
Being a Montreal-based blogger, I thought I’d write about Montreal in general this time. A city world renowned for its lifestyle, nightlife and multiculturalism, Montreal is definitely a place to visit, or a place to be proud of if you’re already living here. Montreal is a city of many languages due to its high multi cultural […]
The pressure is on! Watch as Natalia, Jean-Sébastien, Joe and Paulo compete for your votes in the third episode of LeCHOP 2016. Enjoy each of the restaurants’ spin on the dish as part of a special, limited edition 3 course menu for $25. Don’t forget to vote for your favourite
The pressure is on! Watch as Natalia, Jean-Sébastien, Joe and Paulo compete for your votes in the second episode of LeCHOP 2016. Enjoy each of the restaurants’ spin on the dish as part of a special, limited edition 3 course menu for $25. Don’t forget to vote for your favourite
Get to know the chefs as they compete in the first episode of LeCHOP 2016! With only 45 minutes to cook, the chefs must get creative with this week’s ingredient.
By Sebastien Robillard Twitter: @fashionbpm Email: fashionbpm@gmail.com If you’re looking for a cool little pub in the old port this could be a good spot for you. Located in the Marché Bonsecour Market, Pub Brewskey offers 12 Beer taps with rotating beers form breweries such as Les Trois Mousketaire, Charlevoix, Dunham, Brasseurs Ilimité, Ras l’Boc. They also have […]
By Sebastien Robillard Twitter: @fashionbpm Email: fashionbpm@gmail.com Holiday season is right around the corner and what better to entertain your guest than local products. Thanks to Domaine Pinnacle I just received my care package for the holidays. I’ll be able to entertain my guest with Chic Choc spiced rum, the premium Ungava Dry Gin and Quartz […]
Montreal is an eclectic place where gastronomy is part of the DNA of the city. Each season features a culinary event, from the food trucks in the summer months to the Montreal à Table in fall. This winter, as the temperature drops, Ville-Marie Collection drops the prices on exclusive tables d’hôte created by the executive […]
By Sebastien Robillard Twitter: @fashionbpm Email: fashionbpm@gmail.com I was invited a couple of weeks back to the opening of Watts. Located on the Plateau on Roy corner St-Denis, it resides in the location of the old Salon Officiel bar. Mathieu Cournoyer previous manager of Salon Officiel and now owner of Watts re-imagined the legendary dive bar, conceptually […]
By Sebastien Robillard Twitter: @fashionbpm Email: fashionbpm@gmail.com I was out in St-Henri with a friend looking for a new place to grab a quick lunch. As we were driving we spotted Tacos Victor and decided to give it a try. Place is pretty small and has mostly standing up eating area aside from a low counter […]
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