MONTREAL // Bar George

MONTREAL // Bar George

by | Jun 19, 2017 | Montreal, NOSEY, RESTO

The re-opening of the former gentleman’s club has been a lengthy process.  Born from Toronto’s Oliver & Bonacini restuarant group (Canoe, Bannock), the building was acquired in 2006 and then shuttered the private club in 2011 when work began on...
Gnocchi Della Nonna / DROGHERIA FINE #MTL

Gnocchi Della Nonna / DROGHERIA FINE #MTL

by | Apr 24, 2017 | Montreal, RESTO

You know when you are walking down the street and you suddenly feel like eating something home-cooked, warm, and nostalgic?  But you also don’t want to get saddled into an hour long meal just for that kind of experience?  Franco Grattuso knows exactly...
MONTREAL / Atwater Cocktail Club

MONTREAL / Atwater Cocktail Club

by | Apr 15, 2017 | Montreal, RESTO

You won’t find this place on many ‘best of’ lists (at least, not yet) — or even just by simply walking down the street.  That’s because the Atwater Cocktail Club doesn’t want to be found.  The force behind Foiegwa has made...
MONTREAL / Foiegwa

MONTREAL / Foiegwa

by | Apr 12, 2017 | Montreal, RESTO

I took my better half for his birthday dinner to Foiegwa this week after seeing much a doo about it on social media.  I will admit that the name was initially the most appealing element — I always appreciate humor and food, especially when mixed...
Amuse-Gueules / L’AUTRE BAR, #MTL

Amuse-Gueules / L’AUTRE BAR, #MTL

by | Apr 3, 2017 | Montreal, RESTO

Avenue Laurier is fast becoming what St Laurent once was: lively, trendy, and charmant.  Restaurants, bars and well-edited stores keep cropping up like designer weeds, while the area is alive with dog-walking Mile-Enders and their PA Nature shopping bags,...