By Sebastien Robillard @fashionbpm fashionbpm@gmail.com Walking downtown I had often passed in front of the restaurant, but lately as I was walking on Mont-Royal I saw that they had open another location and decided to try it. The restaurant is called Cacao 70 and after some research I found out they had 3 locations on […]
By Sebastien Robillard @fashionbpm fashionbpm@gmail.com I was invited for a 5@7 a couple of weeks ago to try the menu at Restaurant Communion in the Old Port. If you’ve never been the restaurant as a nice modern touch in the decor that matches well with the old building. The restaurant as a capacity of 70 […]
By Sebastien Robillard @fashionbpm fashionbpm@gmail.com The fun thing when you’re a Foodie is to have other Foodie friends. Lately I’ve been joined by a couple of friends for brunch on Saturday’s. They are pretty cool about it and let me be the guy taking pictures of the food and letting me pick where I want […]
By Sebastien Robillard @fashionbpm fashionbpm@gmail.com A friend of mine posted a picture on Facebook of this terminal and I decided to look more into it. If you’re into biking you will love this idea. The borough of Ville Marie has installed as a pilot project, self-service terminals to repair bicycles. Made in Québec, Biciborne is a bicycle repair […]
By Sebastien Robillard @fashionbpm fashionbpm@gmail.com If you have been following the news you might have seen the article regarding the “Love Locks” that will be removed in the Old Port. A friend of mine sent me the article and this was one of the quotes from the Old Port spokeperson that got my attention: “Instead […]
By Sebastien Robillard @fashionbpm fashionbpm@gmail.com I was looking yet again for a new place to try and ended up on another great discovery. Le Pegase is a BYOB restaurant located on the Plateau Mont-Royal. As I called to make a reservation I was told that they were unfortunately booked for the evening, luckily my phone rang […]
By Sebastien Robillard @fashionbpm fashionbpm@gmail.com I commute to work everyday and if there is one thing that I hate is the coffee shops leaky cups. It doesn’t matter which one you go to for some reason they always find a way to leak and make a mess. If you don’t mind carrying it around a […]
By Sebastien Robillard @fashionbpm fashionbpm@gmail.com Classical music and Opera is not for everyone but If you would like to give it a try without having to spend on tickets here’s your chance. The Orchestre Symphonique de Montreal will hold a free concert at the Esplanade Financière Sun Life du Parc olympique on August 5th. This will be a […]
By Sebastien Robillard @fashionbpm fashionbpm@gmail.com Another trailer is out and this is the only reason to look forward to November. Spectre seems to be packed with action and mystery, this sure looks like it will be awesome. For more cool stuff: http://www.007.com Previous trailers
By Sebastien Robillard @fashionbpm fashionbpm@gmail.com Since I’ve experience the food at Le P’tit Plateau I have been trying to alternate my choice of restaurants between regular full licensed establishment and BYOB. We’re very lucky in Montreal to have so many BYOB restaurants that offer such great quality and tasty food. If you love good wines it also […]
By Sebastien Robillard @fashionbpm fashionbpm@gmail.com Last week I was invited to the #MigrationWeek event at Suwu to taste a new beer coming to Canada the IPA from the Goose Island Beer CO. Although you might not have heard of this brewery before they are not new. The company made it’s beginning in 1988 in the […]
By Sebastien Robillard @fashionbpm fashionbpm@gmail.com I was walking along Rachel Street when I spotted a line up in front of this restaurant. Since it’s right in front of La Banquise I thought maybe people didn’t want to wait and this place was getting the overflow from across the street. I stopped and checked out the […]
By Sebastien Robillard @fashionbpm fashionbpm@gmail.com Another FREE event that should be fun will be the Weird Al Yankovic show at Just For Laughs. I’ve always found him pretty funny and I think it’s good opportunity to see him. “With more than 12 million albums sold, four Grammys to his name and one of only […]
My latest business trip brought me to Philadelphia, a city with plenty of history and culture. Unfortunately as my days were long and busy I didn’t get to do any sightseeing during my stay. I was although able enjoy some of good food around town here’s a few spots I would recommend if you visit […]
By Sebastien Robillard @fashionbpm fashionbpm@gmail.com Over the weekend as I was passing on Rachel I stopped by at La Maison des Pates Fraiches. My sister had recommended the place to pick up fresh pasta and sauces and I wanted to see what they had to offer. Even if the french name means fresh pasta they have […]
By Sebastien Robillard @fashionbpm fashionbpm@gmail.com The city of Montreal is starting on June 25th the deployment of their Free Wifi internet access MtlWiFi. The deployment will be gradual and the coverage will be around the Palais Des Congres and the Old Port area. Below is the coverage map of the area to be covered. Updated deployment […]
By Sebastien Robillard @fashionbpm fashionbpm@gmail.com If you’re around during the Just For Laughs Festival this will be I’m sure a pretty cool concert and the best part is that it’s FREE. Just for Laugh in collaboration with Haïti en Folie Festival presents Wyclef Jean in an exceptional concert that will blow away the Place des […]
By Sebastien Robillard @fashionbpm fashionbpm@gmail.com Ladies and gentlemen get ready to start your engines… well actually not. On September 6th will be held the Red Bull Soap Box Race Canada. If one of your childhood dreams was to race a soap box here’s your chance. It’s free to register and a committee will review […]
By Sebastien Robillard @fashionbpm fashionbpm@gmail.com When it comes to my drinks i’m pretty constant, you’ll see me drinking beer, wine, vodka tonic or scotch. Even when if we’re talking shooters I usually stick to Jägermeister or Chartreuse. For all other types of cocktails unless we are referring to a classic Old Fashioned or Manhattan I’m […]
By Sebastien Robillard @fashionbpm fashionbpm@gmail.com As I was packing for a trip, an activity that I’ve had more than my share of doing throughout the years, I realized the tricks and gadgets I have to pack to make my trip enjoyable. I have to admit that as spontaneous as I can be I also am […]
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