June, 2009

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Legendary in it’s own right: Roots Canada

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

By maintaining huge ethical and quality standards over the past 33 years, this clothing company is now Canada’s leading lifestyle brand, pumping out quality shoes, leather accessories and clothing to more than 125 locations across Canada. If you’re the conservative woodsy type, you’ll find more than you bargained for with fashionable hoodies and sandals that Continue reading →

Three stripes done right at Adidas Originale

Monday, June 29th, 2009

As though it fell from the sky, Montreal’s Adidas store shouts urban cool with their retro and classic collection of sneakers. Their apparel features both limited edition pieces (by way of designer Jeremy Scott) and Diesel Jeans in a mega-collaboration. You’ll find the zip-ups, watches, socks, sweatshirts and all the other urban-sports gear you can Continue reading →

Shop the shoes at Montreal’s Browns

Friday, June 26th, 2009

Over 20 years of business has taught this persistent company a lot about selling shoes. With its long beginnings as a restrained black & brown men’s shoe store, it has since transformed into a flashy and hip centre for Montreal shoe shoppers. Today’s Brown’s carries a variety of high-end shoes from Prada, Gucci and Chuck Continue reading →

Ribs a must @ downtown Mtl’s Bar-B Barn

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

Bar-B-Barn boasts that it has the world’s best ribs. So far, nobody seems to have countered its claim. The ribs are so famous that people have been known to drive all the way from northern Quebec just to claim a taste of Bar-B’s tasty morsels before heading all the way back. Although it is often Continue reading →

Classy done right at Montreal historic Ogilvy’s

Monday, June 22nd, 2009

Once one of the four major department stores on Ste-Catherine, this surviving Montreal institution is one of the most cherished and high-end clothing markets in the city. Still stuck with tradition, a bagpiper continues to strut around the store announcing the noon hour and special events. Ogilvy houses the likes of Boss, Louis Vuitton, and Continue reading →

McKibbin’s: a quintessential Montreal Pub

Friday, June 19th, 2009

Built in 1904, McKibbin’s is located in a mansion on Bishop just north of Ste-Catherine street. The St-Patrick’s Day party at McKibbin’s tops the list every March. With three floors, big screens and tons of plasma TVs, McKibbin’s offers a vast array of sandwiches, salads and pies along with a kids menu . There’s live music every Continue reading →

Montreal H & M flagship has it all

Thursday, June 18th, 2009

After opening five stores in the malls of Montreal’s suburbs, H & M now has their flagship store on the bustling corner of Peel and Ste-Catherine in the 1911 Bagg Building. The windows feature larger than life campaign prints and the moment you walk in you’ll be three-floors deep in urban clothes and an affordable Continue reading →

Montreal’s Festival Mode & Design!

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

          Despite the loss of the Formula 1 Grand Prix, McGill College Ave. will still sport the annual Festival Mode & Design. Running from Wednesday June 16 to Saturday June 20, the festival collaborates top Canadian fashion designers and retailers along with homegrown music talent. k-os, the talented cross-genre artist hailing Continue reading →

Smoked-Meat at Reuben’s

Tuesday, June 16th, 2009

Family-owned since day one, Reuben’s was first established in 1976 and haven’t stopped slicing that smoked meat ever since. Make it a smoked-meat omelette or a classic sandwich on rye bread with that infamous dill pickle on the side. Get ready for a renovated NYC-diner look, but with softer lighting and friendlier staff members. Daily Continue reading →

A Parisian Brasserie in Mtl: Le Pois Penché

Monday, June 1st, 2009

After taking over the building, Peter Morenztos has brought Paris to Montreal with Le Pois Penché. This two-floor Parisian style brasserie time warps you back to Paris circa 1940. You’ll find art on every wall, a gorgeous raw bar, a marble bar area with beautiful red chairs. The crowd will be ultra-important Montrealers and the young professionals Continue reading →