So after decades of travel here for the good things, there are certainly experiences that are just not worth the time or the effort. There are so many alternatives to the items listed below – from tourist-friendly but also gritty and unique streets such as Ste Catherine, St Laurent, St Denis, to nice parks even … Continue reading Not Worth It
All public markets have grocery stands, fish market, cheeses, cooked sandwiches, fish, and other food. Jean-Talon Market The biggest one, so has the most vendors and the most variety. And the neighboring area is chock-full of good restaurants (such as Le Petit Alep). Marché Jean-Talon is at 7070 Henri-Julien St, south of Jean-Talon St, 10 … Continue reading Public Markets
The Color of Time by Artonik, a holi inspired performance and parade, on Ste-Catherine near Berri-UQAM metro. By Artonik (group from France), performing in Montreal as part of the à nous la rue and vive 375 (the street is ours and alive 375) celebrations. “Rhythmic beats, hypnotic choreographies and colourful powders filling the air…” along … Continue reading Color of Time – Holi in July in Montreal
Every year in the summer, Montreal has the International Fireworks Competition on the river. Saturdays at 10PM, and some Wednesdays. It seems like the whole of Montreal descends to Metro Papineau, with friends and family, to watch the fireworks. It is a long walk, from 20 to 40 minutes, to the areas under the Jacques … Continue reading Fireworks
Photos One of the nicest parks in Montreal, just to the East of the Plateau in the De Lorimier neighborhood. On Rue Fullum. Park is at Rue Marie-Anne, and the public pool is at Rue Rachel. It is a small park (as compared to the more famous Parc La Fontaine), but it is very cozy … Continue reading Baldwin Park and Pool
Photos: Montreal Summer 2017 [4 Weeks in July] Videos: Montreal Summer 2017 [4 Weeks in July] The music always entertains, and even after visiting this show so many times, it still amazes. The best choices for me are the Groove Stage or the Blues Stage, around the Parterre du Quartier des spectacles area, Rue St-Urbain … Continue reading Montreal Jazz Festival 2017
191 Jean-Talon Street East in Montreal – walk West towards St-Laurent from the Jean-Talon metro station. Open Tue-Sat for lunch and dinner most days. Le Petit Alep Official Website is now online with details and the whole menu. 2025: Now listed in the Michelin Bib Gourmand list. Great food and excellent ambiance. Syrian/Armenian food. Filet-mignon … Continue reading Le Petit Alep
As their website says: Montreal’s Best Middle‑Eastern Fast Food: Served up with a smile! And they are right. Example choices: Chicken Shawarma (Shish Taouk) – grilled chicken, all-dressed is wonderful. The whole sandwich is grilled, which gives the pita a nice crusty texture. If you feel like rice and potatoes added, go for the Chicken … Continue reading Boustan
Grillade Farhat – Sandwiches are the best choice, available with brochette of merguez (spicy sausage), chicken, kafta (spiced ground beef on skewers), brochette de boeuf (beef pieces), foie d’agneau (lamb liver). Order the sandwiches tout-garni – all-dressed. They are fantastic with the harrisa (chilli paste), aioli (garlic mayonnaise) and tomatoes, onions, etc. The key to … Continue reading Grillade Farhat
2016-12-31 New Year’s Eve at the Village Mammouth, Montreal Olympic Stadium. DJ, Music, Skating Rink, Food Truck, Beer, Rum. Much better than Old Montreal since the Stadium is much easier to get to using the Metro, just off Pie-IX metro station. And while it was cold, they had a number of heated areas that provided … Continue reading New Year’s Eve Montreal
